by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2019 | TOOLING
SEEING BETTER IN THE MACHINE When machining, sometimes seeing where your tool is in relation to the part you are machining can be difficult at best. In the first photo it is difficult to tell exactly where the tool tip is. In the second photo you can see that I laid a...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2019 | ASSEMBLY
HEAD INSTALLATION STUDS Here’s an easy way to put the head gasket and cylinder head on a engine. Simply cut off the heads of 2 head bolts to make some Guide Studs. Now screw them into the block and set the head gasket on. Then install the head and install some...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2019 | TOOLING
VACUUM FOR CAST IRON DUST To help with the cast iron dust when boring, I’ve made a couple different collectors. Vacuum cleaners work, but are so noisy you can’t hear the machine. This last one I built,with the large air filter is by far the best one. Made...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2019 | OTHER SHOP WORK
PNEUMATIC C-CLAMP This one is admittedly not totally engine related, but can definitely apply. Sometimes thinking outside the box and re-purposing a tool can be a great time and frustration saver. I came up with this one while doing brakes on the shop truck. After...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2019 | BLOCK WORK
CAM TUNNEL CHECK This is a quick and accurate way to check cam tunnel to crank centerline accuracy using the common Block Tru fixture. First, mount up the Block Tru fixture, be sure the front cone is flush with the plate and snug both front and rear. Next, remove the...
