TRUCK BOX TRUNK I needed a secure space at the back of my shop under the back shed and a small workbench. I decide to mount an old aluminum truck bed storage box on the wall.  Quick, easy, and durable. John Farmer LS Conversions Lenoir City, TN October, 2020

READY CHAINS Lifting various configured engine blocks and heads can sometimes be frustrating. One of our solutions was to assemble a number of chains with various popular diameter bolts on ends configured to rotate freely, thus allowing easy attachment to the item....

LIMITING OVERSPRAY ON THE SMALL STUFF You can buy a premade spray booth or you can set up a makeshift paint booth using a cardboard box on its side. For extensive spraying you can cut a hole in the box and connect an exhaust fan to remove overspray. If using a larger...

CC TEST A quick and easy method to get CC volume on piston valve reliefs, valve head dishes or anything else is to fill the area with clay. Drop the clay in a buret with a measured volume of fluid and see how much the fluid level goes up. I like to use windshield...

SHOP OVEN EXTENSION If you are using an old household oven for heating parts, you most likely have found it small for some jobs. I made a sheet metal enclosure that sits on the open oven door to expand its size. The enclosure is insulated with some sheet insulation...

PUSH LOCK HOSE ASSEMBLY When assembling push lock style fittings, we have found that clamping an old male fitting in the vice with the new push lock hose end tightened to it, prevents the new fitting from becoming scratched or marred. Adam Cofer Salina Engine Salina,...