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SLEEVE LOCKS

SLEEVE LOCKS

SLEEVE LOCKS When boring and honing engines with sleeves that have only a light press fit, we have found that the torque from the honing operation may cause the sleeve to slip in the engine case.  We use 4 old 4-sided carbide inserts and some clamp bolts and nuts from...

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REPEATABILITY KEY TO PROFITABILITY

REPEATABILITY KEY TO PROFITABILITY

REPEATABILITY KEY TO PROFITABILITY When machining multiple parts, put your first part up against a stop like this small parallel. Machine your first one then set and zero the indicator. Now just chuck up the next part the same way. Now you do not have to measure each...

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TRUCK BOX TRUNK

TRUCK BOX TRUNK

TRUCK BOX TRUNK I needed a secure space at the back of my shop under the back shed and a small workbench. I decide to mount an old aluminum truck bed storage box on the wall.  Quick, easy, and durable. John Farmer LS Conversions Lenoir City, TN October, 2020

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READY CHAINS

READY CHAINS

READY CHAINS Lifting various configured engine blocks and heads can sometimes be frustrating. One of our solutions was to assemble a number of chains with various popular diameter bolts on ends configured to rotate freely, thus allowing easy attachment to the item....

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LS ENGINE STAND MOD

LS ENGINE STAND MOD

LS ENGINE STAND MOD After using all kinds of braces and straps to secure 5 bolt bell housing LS blocks to an engine stand, we ended up making a 3/8” thick steel plate that spans the area where the bolt hole is missing and drilling it to take the engine stand arm that...

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FILTER CATCHER

FILTER CATCHER

FILTER CATCHER When removing an oil filter on the dyno you can make a mess. Our solution was to cut the side out of a 1 qt oil container. This catches any of the runoff and you can place the filter in the container to move it out of the way without any mess. I started...

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