by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2020 | CYLINDER HEADS
LOCATOR AND CUP HOLDER We see many different cylinder head combinations and sometimes it is necessary to cut down the valve spring locators to get a socket on the cylinder head bolt or nut. We use an old valve guide and a pair of vice grips to hold the locator so they...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2020 | OPERATIONS
EXPANDING YOUR OFFERING When doing engine build proposals for customers, be sure to add the option of all critical machining procedures, even if you do not do them in house. You will need a high-quality vendor that you can outsource these procedures to, all the while...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2020 | OTHER SHOP WORK
SHOP OVEN EXTENSION If you are using an old household oven for heating parts, you most likely have found it small for some jobs. I made a sheet metal enclosure that sits on the open oven door to expand its size. The enclosure is insulated with some sheet insulation...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2020 | BLOCK WORK
LIFTER BORE CHAMFER TOOL After enlarging lifter bores I was searching for an easy way to remove the sharp edge and put a small chamfer on the top and bottom of the bore. I machined up 2 pieces of 1″ aluminum to accept my Sioux valve grinding stones. I made a...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2020 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
STROKER CLEARANCE When checking rod to cam clearance on stroker engines, you will often find interference. To find out “where you are at”, make a clay “hatchet” on the rod journal and roll it over. Put a little oil on the cam lobe first. It will give you...
