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...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2019 | DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING
CORE PLUG PULLING Some core plugs are notoriously tricky to remove. One example, that I see a lot of, is the deep plugs used in the back two positions of big block Chryslers where the cylinder wall is close to the plug hole. I simply tack weld a nut to the core plug....
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 | 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 | 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...
