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DIVIDER AND CONQUER
When I’m porting cylinder heads or otherwise using the dividers, once the size is set, I put a couple witness dabs with a high visibility pen, so I can see if I’ve inadvertently bumped it and changed the setting. It’s a time saver over checking it occasionally...
KEEP THE SMELL OUT
I have used a few of the Tjernlund D-3 Inline Draft Inducers in my spray washer venting. They take just a small amount of flange maneuvering to get a good fit. I used silicon gasket sealer to help seal it to the 6" PVC. They keep the smell and steam out of the Shop...
PISTON RACK
I fabricated 2 of these racks to hold piston & connecting rod assemblies. It makes transporting them in the shop easier, keeps them cleaner, especially when rings are fitted, and the added organization aids engine assembly. Tom Nichols Automotive Machine & Supply, Inc...
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...
