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 | 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”...
by Donnie Hurt | May 1, 2021 | OTHER SHOP WORK
BROACHING THE SUBJECT When broaching a keyway in a relatively thin part, such as this modified gear cut from a Chevy camshaft or a narrow pulley, I use an aluminum spacer to hold the broach guide bushing up and out of the work piece. This will help hold the broach...
by Donnie Hurt | May 1, 2021 | OTHER SHOP WORK
SUCK IT UP When performing volume checks, this cuts down on the mess to clean up afterwards. Once finished pouring the volume, we use this syringe and a piece of tubing to suck the fluid out of the cylinder or chamber before removing the plate. The syringes can be...
