HILLSIDE AUTO

HILLSIDE AUTO

SHOP INFO Phone: (541)331-1484 Email: hillsideauto@usa.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/161VSk8H2H/?mibextid=wwXIfr Dyno? No SHOP ADDRESS 1935 Lexington Ave Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 United States SHOP CATEGORIES Machining Services: ALUMINUM PORTING,...
BLUE MT AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE

BLUE MT AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE

SHOP INFO Phone: (541) 963-2778 Email: bmam1114@outlook.com Website: Dyno? SHOP ADDRESS PO Box 2793 1104 Jefferson Ave. La Grande, Oregon 97850 United States SHOP CATEGORIES Machining Services: ALUMINUM HEAD REPAIR, BALANCING, BORING, CLEANING, ENGINE ASSEMBLY,...
LUBRICATING LARD

LUBRICATING LARD

I once worked for Roy Johnson’s Automotive Machine Shop. This is where I was introduced to the use of common cooking lard as a lubricant when drilling on steel. Yes that’s right, now you’re cooking with “Bacon” in the shop. The use of the lard...
SHIM FOR PROTECTION

SHIM FOR PROTECTION

When grinding wire for fitting O-rings I use an air angle grinder and put a piece of shim stock between the head and wire to prevent bumping the grinding disc on the freshly machined head.  Arus Kinney  AK’s Engine and Machining Covington, GA...
DOUBLE DUTY

DOUBLE DUTY

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...