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...
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 | Oct 1, 2019 | DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING
SECRET CLEANING RESERVOIR I noticed a large area underneath the turntable in my spray washer, that I put to good use. I purchased some 16 gauge perforated sheetmetal and fabricated a 10″ deep removable reservoir. The solution is already spraying everywhere so...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2019 | PISTONS & RINGS
PISTON PIN POLISHING I found it easy to polish piston pins in the rod hone. I use a small mandrel to hold them. Randy Torvinen Torvinen’s Machine Menahga, MN October, 2019
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2019 | TOOLING
SIDE CUTTER UPGRADE One of the most used tools in our shop is a good pair of side cutters. They can be a little messy with the clipped ends flying and sometimes unwieldy if you’re trying to keep multiple wires separate in your holding hand. To make them more...
