BROWSE BY CATEGORY
BROWSE ALL SHOP SOLUTIONS
BORING TABLE
BORING TABLE When boring a single cylinder, I cut a hole in a table and mark holes to match the cylinder plate and drill out these holes. Now simply bolt the cylinder to the plate then mount it on the table. You won’t have to worry about stopping the boring bar before...
PISTON FIXTURE
PISTON FIXTURE A simple way to chuck pistons into the lathe is to make a draw rod assembly that goes through the head stock of the lathe. I made a bushing to locate it and give the draw nut a place to seat. Sometimes you may have to make a ring adapter for the...
MAGNETIC SEAL
MAGNETIC SEAL When installing valve stem seals on OHC cylinder heads, I use a small pencil magnet on the top side of many valve seals to locate them over the valve stem. There is enough magnetic material on the seal from the tension band that the magnet holds the seal...
TEST FIT CAMS
TEST FIT CAMS I have a good dozen cams to test fit the Cam Bearings after installing when I don't have the customers Cam. I polished the journals and taped up the lobes to keep from marking up the bearings. This makes for a better looking, finished job. I also check...
NUMBER YOUR LIFTERS
NUMBER YOUR LIFTERS When installing flat tappet lifters, we number the lifters to their corresponding cylinders. This can be useful in the event that the engine is ever disassembled. This helps to keep the lifters from getting out of order and to ensure they are put...
OHC LIFTER PULLER
OHC LIFTER PULLER When I disassemble an Ecotec head I always have trouble getting the lifters out. There is not enough room for my small fingers to grab on and sometimes they are stuck with varnish. I use ¼” fuel hose, about a 6” length, to slip over the tip of the...
