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A HOT CUTTER CAM
A HOT CUTTER CAM I always like to test fit the camshaft before assembling an engine I have machined. We have all seen camshafts that do not fit well in the cam bearings. Most of us have had to make a “cutter camshaft” by cutting sharp slots in the cam journals of an...
NO MORE BROKEN EZ-OUTS
NO MORE BROKEN EZ-OUTS EZ-Outs are too easy to break and the work that it takes to remove a broken one is worse than removing the original broken bolt or stud. The very nature of the tapered bit can cause additional sidewall tension and does the opposite of loosening...
TOYOTA AXLE JIG
TOYOTA AXLE JIG Toyota Rear Axles are difficult to disassemble and usually require replacing the reluctor gear when replacing the bearings. I use a jig I made to drive the axle out of the housing using my press. The jig is made from a pipe with a plate welded to one...
PULLING PUSHRODS APART
PULLING PUSHRODS APART We run the valve train geometry on every single engine we build. Every once in a while we get in a time bind and need pushrods ASAP. It is for this reason we keep extra sets of push rods for the popular engines on hand. For emergencies, we keep...
ADDRESSING CONNECTING ROD SMALL END ISSUES
ADDRESSING CONNECTING ROD SMALL END ISSUES When dealing with piston pin ends of connecting rods, we have found a countersink to be a very useful tool. Attempting to guide a piston pin into a bushing with only .0001-.0005” clearance can be a frustrating task,...
REMOVING DRY SLEEVES
REMOVING DRY SLEEVES Removing dry cylinder liners by pressing them out can require a lot of setup time. Using your boring bar, offset the centering with a .030 feeler gauge on one finger. Line up the offset so you can view your cut. Set the bit by letting it slide out...
