MAIN RING CHEAT On some blocks that you may not have Main Bar Rings for there is often one that is very close to one you do have. I simply make precision spacers from shim stock and run them through slip roll to make them round. For example, the 400 Chevy ring plus a...
LUBE IT AND TAG IT I recently had a customer that had possibly the biggest mishap one could make on a fresh engine. He got excited and forgot to install the intermediate shaft to the oil pump before dropping in the distributor on his Ford 300 L6. During the first 10...
EXPANDING PLUGS When I find the need for a little more press on a cup expansion plug I use a modified spring retainer with a taper to lightly expand them in the press. Randy Torvinen Torvinen’s Machine Manahga, MN April, 2020
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,...
YOUR BIGGEST FAN We made our drum fans serve a dual purpose. There are no more 12-volt fans with switches and wiring for our engine test stand. Do you need to change a cam or fix a timing cover leak? Just roll the fan/radiator assembly out of the way to make your...
CENTER THE MANDREL This saves a lot of time when centering the mandrel on blocks with bed plates. Using an indicator on the mandrel with stone pressure against the mains, zero the indicator, release pressure with lever. Turn the mandrel 180 degrees, put pressure back...