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A QUICK TIP
A QUICK TIP Sometimes you need to just remove a few thousandths from a valve tip to get clearance on an OHC valve adjust that uses pucks. I found that grinding on valve refacer can sometimes take too much off, especially on very small stem valves. For fine adjustments...
CORDLESS THREAD CHASING
CORDLESS THREAD CHASING I use a worn-out tap to clean threads in blocks & heads. I chuck the tap in a cordless drill that has a ratchet clutch. This way I won't break off the tap if it hits bottom. This greatly speeds up thread cleaning jobs. Wes Schell Schell...
LIFTER BORE CHAMFERING TOOL
LIFTER BORE CHAMFERING TOOL I purchased a one inch Chamfering cone and welded a 6 inch extension to it. This is for chamfering the top and bottom of lifter bores in blocks. This saves time and leaves a better finish than doing them with a stone and grinder. Kevin Elam...
INTAKE FIT
INTAKE FIT If you have an intake that doesn't seem to be fitting correctly, a quick check on the face to intake angles can be done, as will give a way to measure the amounts needed to mill off. Take 4 pieces of thick acid core solder and tape them on each corner of...
LIFT BELT
LIFT BELT I use a serpentine belt to lift blocks and cranks. No more need for chains and bolts or wrenches. It won't harm machined surfaces and this belt can lift a fully dressed 5.9 Cummins. I've been using these for years and never had one break. Gary Sloat Auto...
GEARING UP FOR ACCURACY
GEARING UP FOR ACCURACY As part of my crank balancing tools, I have an assortment of lower timing gears that I use when balancing a crank that requires the balancer to be installed. Some are slip fit, others I hone to slip fit for ease of removal. This allows me to...
