by Donnie Hurt | Jul 14, 2025 | BLOCK WORK
When I’m boring a block, I draw a little line on the micrometer with a felt tip, once it’s set. This way I can see at a glance that I haven’t inadvertently loosened the lock screw and/or changed the setting. You don’t really have to focus in on...
by Donnie Hurt | Apr 15, 2025 | BLOCK WORK
Freshly bored blocks leave a sharp edge on the bottom where the skirts protrude. I’ve found one of these little belt sanders are perfect to break that edge and add a chamfer. The outboard side I do from the crankcase and the Inboard side I put the sander through...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 11, 2024 | BLOCK WORK
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...
