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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,...
DIAL BORE GAUGE HOLDER
DIAL BORE GAUGE HOLDER Boring Bar Stands don’t have any place for holding your dial bore gauge. I bought a magnetic spay gun holder from a paint and body shop supply store. I stuck it on my stand as you can see in the picture and now that gauge is right where I want...
TAPERED ROD PIN BUSHINGS
TAPERED ROD PIN BUSHINGS Pin Bushings require about the same amount of interference fit as a piston pin. The same rod heater you use to fit pins can be useful with certain pin bushings. Tapered rods can be very difficult to remove and install bushings in and usually...
