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 | 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...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2020 | OTHER SHOP WORK
LS ENGINE STAND MOD After using all kinds of braces and straps to secure 5 bolt bell housing LS blocks to an engine stand, we ended up making a 3/8” thick steel plate that spans the area where the bolt hole is missing and drilling it to take the engine stand arm that...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2020 | OTHER SHOP WORK
READY CHAINS Lifting various configured engine blocks and heads can sometimes be frustrating. One of our solutions was to assemble a number of chains with various popular diameter bolts on ends configured to rotate freely, thus allowing easy attachment to the item....
