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KEEPING IT ON CENTER
Sometimes, we get those cores in the shop where someone had previously attempted to drill out a broken fastener, and they wander way off-center. We often need to install a larger repair insert than we normally would. I like to use a piloted counterbore cutter to drill...
CUSTOM PUSHRODS FINISHING
When making custom length pushrods, I finish the end in my valve grinder like I would a valve stem tip, after cutting to the desired length. It leaves a better finish and a true face. After that I break inside and outside edges, then install my desired ends. Neil...
PRESET BORING TOOLS
When boring the cylinders in an engine block, you have to set up a tool bit and it takes time to do so. If you have a preset bit for each of the most common engine bores, you just have to pick it up and use it. They are ready to use and make the job quicker and...
FREE UP A HAND
Sometimes we need to use a dial bore gauge that is set-up directly off of a micrometer. It can be hard to center both ends of the bore gauge with micrometer's anvils. Simply cut a small piece of 1/4" rubber tubing and slip it on one side. The bore gauge end will slide...
LET IT SHINE
When you’re grinding Titanium valves, if you want a super shiny finish, grind them with the green wheel and "Mirror finish". Wipe them off before pulling them from the chuck and give them 30 seconds of spinning with a microfiber towel and some Mother's polish. Wipe...
BETTER GALLEY PLUG
I was never a fan of tapping a 1/2" hole for a 1/2" pipe plug which measures about .530 diameter. I've been using 9/16-18 set screws for the SB Chevy street and race builds for years. A 9/16” starting tap will work without drilling, and I finish up with a bottom tap....
