by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2021 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
TAP-TAP DOWEL REMOVAL When attempting to remove a locating dowel pin from a connecting rod, screw in a tap with the same diameter as the dowel pin. Then use a punch or drift to hit against the tap from the other side. The tap will grip the dowel pin and keep you from...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2021 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
FREE UP ONE HAND I found an easy way to bleed hydraulic lifter buckets in the vice. I stick a small hex bit into the socket head bolt that holds the jaws to the vise. Then you just need to hold the lifter in 1 hand and work the vise with the other. Josh Alexander...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2021 | TOOLING
DAS ARNOLD GAUGE It is a common thing with Arnold Gauge calipers to have the original set screws strip out. Many try welding the holes shut or drilling a new hole. We have found that by simply re-tapping the hole for a 3mm set screw it will make it like new. Adney...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2021 | TOOLING
MODIFIED VALVE SPRING COMPRESSORS About twenty years ago cam lifts and valve spring pressures were on the increase. Today, 1000 lbs open pressure is not unheard of. This increases taxation of many existing valve spring compressors and their tooling. Shown are some of...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2021 | CYLINDER HEADS
SPARKPLUG BOOT MELTDOWN When working with extreme cylinder head overheating issues, the spark plug boots can melt onto the spark plug, thus making it impossible to remove the plug. The best solution we have found is to remove the electrode at the combustion chamber...
