TIME IS MONEY With certain jobs in the shop, setup time can be a big factor. I keep detailed notes and sometimes pictures of particular setups to save time. For instance, I have “crib sheets” for many set ups on the line boring machine. Block to machine head,...
LIFT BELT I use a serpentine belt to lift blocks and cranks. No more need for chains and bolts or wrenches. It won't harm machined surfaces and this belt can lift a fully dressed 5.9 Cummins. I've been using these for years and never had one break. Gary Sloat Auto...
LUBRICATING WAYS When we use our resurfacing machines we usually let it travel just far enough to machine the length of the head or block that we are machining. This practice can cause a lack of lubrication to the Ways of one end of the machine. Once per day I let it...
Magnetic cleaner I attach a large speaker magnet in my valve grinder oil tank. This draws any metal particular matter to this area and keeps the oil clean. Gary Sloat Auto Supply of Stuart Stuart, FL June, 2018
SCRAPING THE BED To remove burrs and irregularities on machine beds or stanchions, I use a carbide tipped gasket scraper.These carbide tipped scraper are superior to anything out there! Oh, and they do a nice job on gaskets too! Darin Driscoll AMS Fort Collins, CO...
MULTI_PURPOSE STORAGE In our shop we have multiple crank grinder stones, and we were always tripping over them. We had them leaning up against a wall or the crank grinder, which is pretty reckless considering their value. Before we could actually have an accident, we...