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TEMPORARY CLAMPS
These simple work holding clamps work excellently on the dyno to keep your sensor, oil and control wiring from getting burned or damaged. They're easier to use than tie wraps and save a bunch of time. You can buy the assortment pack really cheap at home improvement...
MINI REPAIR
If you work on Mini Cooper heads, it is important to replace the aluminum plugs, especially if the head has been overheated. These are notorious for popping out after the head has been reinstalled. It's an easy fix with a tapered 3/8 npt plug that is .462” deep. Tom...
AIR BLAST FOR MACHINE WINDOWS
Often, you cannot see through your CNC mill's cabinet window because coolant is splashing on the inside of the window. Rather than create a mess by opening the door to take a peek, install this simple window air blast tube. Your parts list will include a 12" piece of...
BLOCK CASTERS
I have a never-ending pile of cores being moved around the shop from here to there. I use threaded stud casters to roll them out of the way. These have a 3/8-16 stud, but I also have them in M10 to fit LS blocks and can be used in the bell housing side as well. And...
CHECK BEFORE YOU CUT
When deciding how much to mill an intake manifold for “fit”, I use cardboard shims. Most gaskets are .060 compressed, and if the intake fits great with, say, a .020 shim, then a .040 removal is needed. At that point, I also check the ends for fit. Machine once, wash...
RING GAP TIPS
1) Always file only one end of the ring: this will allow for a quality inspection of the ring after use to identify witness marks of "ring butting" from insufficient ring end gap 2) Always use a gauge pin to check the ring end gap instead of a feeler gauge. This will...
