by Donnie Hurt | May 6, 2025 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
I have a cam gear with a chain for checking clearance on the top oil galley area on SB Chevy blocks, which is often an issue. This was a previous Shop Solution. I also use it to check or set-up cam button to timing cover clearance for my engine builders or home...
by Donnie Hurt | Apr 1, 2025 | BLOCK WORK
Sometimes when chasing the head bolt holes on Chevy blocks, you’ll hit a casting knob. Then you think, will the bolt thread in far enough. I use a 7/16 valve guide and some washers to mimic the cylinder head thickness. This saves time by not having to measure...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 4, 2025 | GASKETS & SEALING
When deciding how much to mill an intake manifold for “fit”, I use cardboard shims. Most gaskets are .060 compressed, and if the intake fits great with, say, a .020 shim, then a .040 removal is needed. At that point, I also check the ends for fit. Machine once, wash...
by Andy Stacy | Mar 4, 2025 | PISTONS & RINGS
1) Always file only one end of the ring: this will allow for a quality inspection of the ring after use to identify witness marks of “ring butting” from insufficient ring end gap 2) Always use a gauge pin to check the ring end gap instead of a feeler...
by Andy Stacy | Jan 15, 2025 | BALANCING, BORING, CIRCLE TRACK, CNC, DERBY ENGINES, DRAG AND DRIVE, DRAG RACING, ENDURANCE, HIGH PERFORMANCE, HONING, HOT ROD / STREET ROD, MARINE, MARINE, PORTING, SEAT AND GUIDE, SPECIALTY, SURFACING, TRUCK PULLING, VALVE JOB
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