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VIN IN DOUBT
VIN IN DOUBT Tired of getting the wrong parts? Give the wrong info to a parts person and chances are you’ll get the wrong parts. It is imperative when ordering parts for a late model application that you know the year, make, model, engine size and the eighth digit of...
A LITTLE TAPE, A LOT OF TIME
A LITTLE TAPE, A LOT OF TIME Here’s a simple time saver for assembling high performance V8/V6 engines. When intake gasket port alignment is critical I use masking tape to hold the gasket in place on the head. You can then flip the gasket up to apply your sealer,...
MUSCLE IN THE OFFICE
MUSCLE IN THE OFFICE Cash flow is a vital part of every business.....let’s get better at it. -Cover yourself along with your business. Fill out a work order (if you don’t have one... create one). You want it to show: Customer information and the work the customer...
FILLER UP
FILLER UP When I need to hone a harmonic balancer or anything with a key slot, I use a body filler, commonly called Bondo, to fill it up and rough it close. That way the stones don’t catch on the edge of the slot, it does not clog the stones and it works quite well....
Sixteen Installation Tips For Cylinder Head Gaskets
Sixteen Installation Tips For Cylinder Head Gaskets 1. The engine should cool completely-before disassembly Heat expands metal, making head and manifold bolts more difficult to remove and more prone to breakage. Cylinder heads, especially aluminum heads may warp if...
BALL CUP EFFECTIVE LENGTH
Ball Cup Effective Length When working with a ball-and-cup type pushrod from an application like a Ford or Chrysler product with adjustable shaft rockers, it is important to know the “effective” length when ordering custom length pushrods.- In this case, the effective...
