by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2021 | OTHER SHOP WORK
BLUE BE GONE Metal parts that are exposed to too much heat will turn a shade of Blue. I found that brushing white vinegar on the eye of the connecting rod, after heating to install pistons, removes the Blue. Put vinegar in a plastic container for dipping small parts,...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2021 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
GET IT STRAIGHT When balancing crankshafts, I feel I is imperative that the crank straightness be checked and corrected for before any balance work is done to ensure accuracy. I have an offset indicator that I’ve come up with that mounts right in the mill drill on the...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2021 | ASSEMBLY
THRUST WATCH As engine builders we always make sure the crankshaft thrust is proper before assembling the rest of the engine. I believe we should also be measuring it again when it is in the vehicle because there are so many possible flywheel/clutch, torque converter...
by Donnie Hurt | May 12, 2021 | NEWS
Engine Pro’s latest performance engine parts catalog is now available, providing engine professionals with new products and updated applications. Among the 300 new products included in the 68-page catalog are a line of multi-layered steel gaskets for LS and diesel...
by Donnie Hurt | May 1, 2021 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
EASY ROD DEBURR I have an easy way to deburr a connecting rod with the bolt still in and even performance rods with the dowels in. I had some file pieces drilled by my buddy at a tool shop. He drilled them about .005 over with Carbide drills. I have 3/8”, 7/16” and ½”...
