E-Z BOLT REMOVAL Most bolts broken off flush or slightly below the surface can be easily removed using a MIG welder. Place a flat washer the same size as the broken bolt over the bolt and weld through the center. Then, place a 1⁄2” nut on top of the washer and...

HEAD SHOP AS A MILL When we need to plunge mill or drill an irregular object, such as when removing a broken bolt or stud in a motorcycle part, we use our seat and guide machine to hold and locate the part. The air clamp, air float and roll over fixture make short...

CATERPILLAR DIESEL FUEL TIPS * It’s possible for a secondary fuel filter to suck air, but not leak fuel when running. * Hook a sight glass where you think the engine is losing prime. When the engine is not running, air goes up & siphoning goes to highest point down. *...

HONING-CUTTING OIL This helps save me money, time and storage space. Honing oil is not just for honing, it is a cutting fluid. I use it on taps and dies, for cutting lifter bushing and machining on my lathe. I also use it for surfacing aluminum heads on my CBN...

FILLER UP When I need to hone a harmonic balancer or anything with a key slot, I use a body filler, commonly called Bondo, to fill it up and rough it close. That way the stones don’t catch on the edge of the slot, it does not clog the stones and it works quite well....

TALKIN’ BOUT THOSE GOOD VIBRATIONS We get a lot of broken bolt, broken tap, and broken easy out work in our shop, mostly because we are good at it! We are usually the last guys called because we are not known as the cheapest, but the guys that always can do the job....