CYLINDER HEADS
CHAMFER FILE

CHAMFER FILE

CHAMFER FILE After surfacing heads, I like to chamfer the bolt holes and chambers. For the bolt holes, the common chamfering tool in a hand drill is great. For chambers, I’ve found that while a razor blade works excellent for aluminum, a file works best for iron. I...

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SPECIAL AND NUMBERED STONES

SPECIAL AND NUMBERED STONES

SPECIAL AND NUMBERED STONES If I need to touchup a seat after machining, even on the Serdi, I go to my numbered stones and holders. I have three numbered holders and always use them as pairs. Sometimes if I just need a quick touch up and the stone is good, I won't...

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HOMEMADE VALVE HEIGHT MEASURING

HOMEMADE VALVE HEIGHT MEASURING

HOMEMADE VALVE HEIGHT MEASURING I made a valve tool to measure valve tip height as shown in the picture. I use it before cutting and write it down and check it after valve job. It is also very handy when setting new valve seats. It is easy to make. Take a digital...

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LIFTER BUCKET REMOVAL

LIFTER BUCKET REMOVAL

LIFTER BUCKET REMOVAL When the lifters crack on 1.9L VW diesels they will expand in the bore of the head. Welding a bolt on top of the lifter and then using your slide hammer makes for easy removal. Tom Prodahl Cylinder Head Service Minneapolis, MN JUNE, 2022

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RECYCLED MEASURING TOOL

RECYCLED MEASURING TOOL

RECYCLED MEASURING TOOL To install valve guides on my heads, I just make custom fit measuring tools out of the 6" steel rules I get at the trade shows. I cut them to fit in the lifter bores of the overhead cam engines. It's quick and simple. Matt Peebles Matts Machine...

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FALSE SEAT I.D.

FALSE SEAT I.D.

FALSE SEAT I.D. When trying to determine if an iron head has a false seat ring in, we have found the fastest method is to mag-check the head. If it has a false seat in it, you will know instantly. Adney Brown Performance Crankshaft Ferndale, MI  MAY,2022

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