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BIN THERE, DONE THAT
When you sell an engine job, you write a work order or at least an invoice of some kind. There are usually numbers on such an invoice. There are also these nifty little stackable plastic bins available at your local big-box store. They are perfectly suited for...
PROTECT YOUR DECK
I use steel shop carts to contain the mess of chips and honing oil. After I deck and bore a block, I'll screw in short bolts in a couple head bolt holes to protect the deck when rolling it over. The job should look good when it's done, and this is simple and...
MULTIPLE BALL-HEAD CUTTERS
Having preset ball-head and profile cutters for jobs you repeat often, with specific seat profiles to match the valve job you want for a given head, can save time and money. Especially if you are adjusting a seat location different from the factory spec, over and...
DEGREE WHEEL ADAPTER
Here's a little adapter we came up with to hold the degree wheel on crankshafts. It's great when adding keyways. Use a piece of machined Delrin that fits snuggly into the pilot bushing hole and precisely locates the degree wheel. Not all hubs have exact 90° offset...
PISTON LOADED ROCKER ARMS
Some Honda V-TEC engines have piston-loaded rocker arms that shoot out during disassembly. To avoid this, we loosen the bar a little, just enough to slide a rubber band under and tie it as shown in the picture. Luis Guzman Technomotors El Paso, TX
MARK THE BEARINGS
When I'm working on something other than the familiar V8s, I mark the cam bearings with a scribe to indicate their location and orientation. Also, I'll measure how far they are in from the front and back, and note the center bearings. It sure helps when the time comes...
