by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2019 | BLOCK WORK
PARTICLE TRAY In my hone, I keep a large cookie tray under the block I am processing. This creates a settling pond for most of the material that is removed during the honing process. Without the cookie tray, most of the heavy material settles in the hone sump and only...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2019 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
Crankshaft end play is important to check in all engine builds. You want to make sure there is no pressure or binding at the flange of the thrust bearing. On these John Deere applications the end play needs to be checked once the engine is installed, as well as during...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2019 | OPERATIONS
Professional auto and truck repair facilities are THE best source of high-value work for machine shops specializing in cylinder head repair. Professional mechanics usually know what they are working on and what is needed to correct a problem. Professionals have a...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2019 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
I came up with a simple way to keep lifters organized and in one place. This was easy to make with some scrape wood, some paddle drills and a few tools around the shop. It is a handy way to transport them without getting them mixed up. I came up with a simple way to...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2019 | BLOCK WORK
I buy these inexpensive moving dollies and cover them with Marine plywood. Instead of having blocks on the floor and having to use a 2 wheeler all the time to move them around, all the blocks are on dollies. If you put a piece of cardboard down, it soaks up oil going...
