by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2020 | TOOLING
MANDREL ORGANIZER One day I was walking threw the shop and looked at my rod bench and noticed how all my mandrels were just lying on the bench disorganized and presented a bad look to customers who walk threw my shop. So I decided to fix that by going down to the...
by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2020 | CYLINDER HEADS
TAPED FOR PROTECTION When working with a customer’s brand new cylinder heads, I cover the finish machined ends with painters tape to avoid scratches during any finish procedures and assembly. When someone pays big money for a set of heads, the last thing they...
by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2020 | TOOLING
ANYWHERE INDICATOR My Linebore didn’t have any indicators on the column and it’s nice to know the amount you are moving the bar. I just siliconed magnets on the back of these small indicators for easy set-up. I use them on the LineBore and other Machines....
by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2020 | BLOCK WORK
SUNNEN CRG-750 FIXTURE TUNE UP I just used a set of LS main caps to shim the fixed surface plate (opposite the clamp) on our cap grinder. LS caps are normally cut very square to the sides, but first I verified these with a machinist’s square. I use dye chem on...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2019 | CYLINDER HEADS
WORKING SMARTER We have used a Lisle hand held keeper installer tool to assemble small import heads for many years. It can be hard on your hand pushing on the tool to get the keepers to seat, especially on aftermarket springs that are stiffer than the originals. But...
