CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
TAKING CAM BREAK IN SERIOUSLY

TAKING CAM BREAK IN SERIOUSLY

When breaking in flat tappet cams, I place these Rare Earth Magnets on the top of the outer head bolts, and I'll use break-in rocker arms when the open pressure is high. These and a magnet on the drain plug let me keep an immediate eye on ferrous metal, and I send off...

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REPLACE YOUR DEGREE WHEEL

REPLACE YOUR DEGREE WHEEL

Replace your degree wheel with a digital inclinometer. You just must make sure the one you choose has a 180° mode. Many just reset at 90°. Zero at TDC and read the angle directly. Jim Steck AutoComponenti Brookville, OH

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CAM PLATE DRILL GUIDE

CAM PLATE DRILL GUIDE

In order to correctly locate and drill a small block Chevy block for an O.E. cam thrust plate, we made a jig from an aluminum leaf spring bushing. It locates in the cam bearing bore, and the top is machined for the I.D. of the thrust plate. It works like a charm! Rich...

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DOUBLE DUTY

DOUBLE DUTY

I have a cam gear with a chain for checking clearance on the top oil galley area on SB Chevy blocks, which is often an issue. This was a previous Shop Solution. I also use it to check or set-up cam button to timing cover clearance for my engine builders or home...

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CRANK MAT

CRANK MAT

Typically, most places that grind crankshafts store them on end before and after grinding, but that gets to be difficult when they have pins in the flange. We found that an anti-fatigue mat with holes in it works perfectly to keep them upright. Adney Brown Performance...

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CUSTOM PUSHRODS FINISHING

CUSTOM PUSHRODS FINISHING

When making custom length pushrods, I finish the end in my valve grinder like I would a valve stem tip, after cutting to the desired length. It leaves a better finish and a true face. After that I break inside and outside edges, then install my desired ends. Neil...

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