The hardest issue in dealing with LS heads is that most mechanics leave the head dowels inserted in position, and they’re extremely hard to remove. A simple solution is to insert a 14mm, tap in the dowels and twist as if you are going to tap. You can see that it...
When surfacing heads that have had brass tubes installed in head bolt or pushrod holes, I slip snug aluminum plugs in the tube to support them while cutting. This prevents the cutter bit from grabbing the tube and folding inward. This works great on any application...
Although it is an old valve facer, it was in tip-top shape when I got it. To keep it that way, I use a rubber cap to cover the chuck when I dress the rock, and those black rubber discs are drum brake wheel cylinder caps. I have two different ones. One is for smaller...
Continual measuring takes time and doesn't make any money. I take a measurement from the gasket surface on diesel heads before removing the guides. I use a large diameter disc, add balancer washers, ARP washers and whatever it takes to get the guide driver the right...
We all know how handy offset locks can be when setting up valve springs, and here are a couple tips regarding using them. With heavy spring pressures, I'd recommend against using positive height offsets, as you lose some support at the keeper groove, possibly allowing...
We just modified a Lisle keeper removal tool to help with multi-groove keepers. I had to turn down the top on the lathe so it would fit into a ¾" collet. The hammer method doesn't work well on 3 and 4-groove applications, and it's not fun trying to use the spring...