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THREAD IT TO REMOVE IT

THREAD IT TO REMOVE IT

THREAD IT TO REMOVE IT Solid smaller sized dowel pins can be stubborn sometimes. One of the most useful ways I've found to deal with the really stubborn ones is to start by putting a heavy chamfer the outside edge of the dowel with a grinder. Then I run a die on it....

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HOMEMADE VALVE HEIGHT MEASURING

HOMEMADE VALVE HEIGHT MEASURING

HOMEMADE VALVE HEIGHT MEASURING I made a valve tool to measure valve tip height as shown in the picture. I use it before cutting and write it down and check it after valve job. It is also very handy when setting new valve seats. It is easy to make. Take a digital...

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EARLY SPIN ON FILTER ADAPTER

EARLY SPIN ON FILTER ADAPTER

EARLY SPIN ON FILTER ADAPTER When I restore an early Chevy V8 that used a cannister oil filter, I like to update for a late style spin-on filter. I machine up a ring 3.800” O.D. with a 3.075” I.D., .300” thick. I bore out the block to except it. I’ve used aluminum and...

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EXHAUST MANIFOLD SURFACING

EXHAUST MANIFOLD SURFACING

EXHAUST MANIFOLD SURFACING I grind exhaust manifolds on a dry belt surface grinder. Before I grind them, I bead blast the manifold surfaces to clean off the hard rust and carbon build up first. By doing this the manifolds grind easier and the belts last longer. Wes...

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BALANCER HUB SEAL TOOL

BALANCER HUB SEAL TOOL

BALANCER HUB SEAL TOOL Here's a trick to help center the timing cover crankshaft seal, when the timing cover or block has no dowel pins, or the dowel holes do not fit snug on the pins. Take an old damper and hone the center so that it is now a slip fit onto the crank...

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MORE ON BALANCER HUBS

MORE ON BALANCER HUBS

MORE ON BALANCER HUBS I have several balancer hubs that I’ve honed for slip fit tools. If you have an engine where there is a timing cover index issue from either poor dowel pin alignment or a crank centerline issue, you can still locate it properly. Remove the dowel...

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