by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2020 | BLOCK WORK
SLEEVE LOCKS When boring and honing engines with sleeves that have only a light press fit, we have found that the torque from the honing operation may cause the sleeve to slip in the engine case. We use 4 old 4-sided carbide inserts and some clamp bolts and nuts from...
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 | OTHER SHOP WORK
REPEATABILITY KEY TO PROFITABILITY When machining multiple parts, put your first part up against a stop like this small parallel. Machine your first one then set and zero the indicator. Now just chuck up the next part the same way. Now you do not have to measure each...
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...
