by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2022 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
MOVE YOUR SPOT Sometimes when I first spin up a crank, the correction area is off the counterweight. Instead of grinding up by the rod throw, try adding weight to the opposite end if there are balance holes already. I taped in some flat disc plugs until the “spot”...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 16, 2021 | NEW PRODUCTS
The team at Engine Parts Group brought several new products and additions to the catalog to this year’s PRI Show, including a series of multi-layer steel head gaskets for GM engines and a clever new windage tray for classic Chrysler engines. Read the whole story on...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2021 | NEWS
Wheat Ridge, Colo.—Two automotive aftermarket suppliers were recently honored with performance awards by Engine Parts Group, Inc., also known as Engine Pro. The awards were announced at Engine Pro’s annual supplier meeting held in Dallas. Read the whole story on...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2021 | TOOLING
PINS TO STANDOFFS It’s common for shops to use DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) tubing to make standoffs they need to torque plate hone different engines. For a while there was a materials shortage, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t some old .927’ wristpins over...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2021 | TOOLING
3D PRINTER One of the most useful tools I have acquired and recommend are my two 3D printers. It allows rapid part prototyping as well as the ability to quickly make a tool. In this case I had a cam bearing that my two other cam bearing tools just weren’t working well...
