by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2020 | OTHER SHOP WORK
TRUCK BOX TRUNK I needed a secure space at the back of my shop under the back shed and a small workbench. I decide to mount an old aluminum truck bed storage box on the wall. Quick, easy, and durable. John Farmer LS Conversions Lenoir City, TN October,...
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....
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2020 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
OIL STREAM STROKE STOP When resizing connecting rods, I set the oil stream to where I want the stroke to end. That makes it easy and an easy visual reference. Randy Torvinen Torvinen’s Machine Menahga, MN October, 2020
by Donnie Hurt | Sep 1, 2020 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
NUMBER YOUR LIFTERS When installing flat tappet lifters, we number the lifters to their corresponding cylinders. This can be useful in the event that the engine is ever disassembled. This helps to keep the lifters from getting out of order and to ensure they are put...
by Donnie Hurt | Sep 1, 2020 | BLOCK WORK
TEST FIT CAMS I have a good dozen cams to test fit the Cam Bearings after installing when I don’t have the customers Cam. I polished the journals and taped up the lobes to keep from marking up the bearings. This makes for a better looking, finished job. I also...
