by Donnie Hurt | Apr 1, 2021 | PISTONS & RINGS
SUPPORT RAIL INSTALL When using pistons that require oil ring support rails, we use a .008” feeler gauge between the piston and the rail as we slide the rail into place. This way it does not scratch the piston or catch as its going into place. Adam Cofer Salina Engine...
by Donnie Hurt | Apr 1, 2021 | OPERATIONS
MEASURE ONCE, CUT TWICE Yes, we’ve all made that mistake, measure once and you better hope you cut it long, so the second cut will be on spec. Otherwise you’ve ruined the work. The proper phrase, measure twice… seems to apply to many things we do around the shop. ...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2021 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
CRANK BALANCE SOCKET If your shop has a particular crankshaft design you tend to balance on a regular basis, we recommend using a crankshaft snout socket as a locator on your magnetic attachment for rpm and position on your balancer. This allows you to quickly remove...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2021 | OTHER SHOP WORK
ANTI-VIBRATION TOWEL When machining or lightening a flywheel on a lathe, vibration and chattering will often cause a poor surface finish. To dampen the vibrations and achieve a nice smooth finish, soak a bath towel in water, wring it out and wrap the damp towel...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2021 | OTHER SHOP WORK
MAKE IT BIGGER Some engines are harder to increase the compression ratio on than others. Sometimes we are limited in cylinder head chamber size and sometimes higher compression pistons are not available or effective for certain engines. Increasing the crankshaft...
