by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2020 | OTHER SHOP WORK
KEEPING CHIPS FLOWING When using a grinding discs, sanding disks or carbide die grinder tips on aluminum, use “cutting saw wax” as a lubricant. This will keep the aluminum from gumming them up. Just apply to the surface and grind away, reapplying as needed. Brad...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2020 | OTHER SHOP WORK
STICKY SITUATION Most of us know that magnetism on parts such as connecting rods is a very bad thing. Heat and friction can cause used rods to become magnetized. Today we can download Gauss/Magnetometer apps for our phones. They use the phone’s internal compass to...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2020 | CYLINDER HEADS
CARTRIDGE ROLL LIFE When doing port work, one way to get much more life out of your cartridge rolls is to cut the glue at the end and unroll and cut the sandpaper back to a fresh surface. This will also reduce the diameter for hard to reach places. I found that the...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 19, 2020 | NEWS
Engine Pro has published a revised and expanded diesel engine parts catalog now featuring O.E. replacement applications along with a broad range of diesel performance parts. The catalog, available in print and as a free online download, covers Dodge/Ram Cummins, Ford...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 6, 2020 | NEWS
Engine Pro has launched its new line of Nitro Black coated performance bearings. Along with their tri-metal construction, these bearings feature a Nitro Black dry film lubricant coating which increases lubricity, reduces friction and increases load capacity. Engine...
