by Donnie Hurt | Aug 9, 2024 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
When checking valve train geometry, you need adjustable pushrods which are never the right length and you need to use a light spring. I bought 1 of every 3/8 .080 wall pushrod 7.00” to 12.00”, in .050” length increments. It makes checking geometry quick and easy. Bob...
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 9, 2024 | OPERATIONS
Old-school customers know your shop, know a friend, or maybe they’ve seen your business sign. But today’s customers are more likely to find you using their cell phones. Hopefully, your small business has a website designed to draw customers to your shop....
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 9, 2024 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
This happens to be a Ford flathead V8 crankshaft that my collet puller would not budge. Sometimes, it is easy to use a punch to drive them out, but, in this case, there was not enough room to get the punch in and drive it out. I taped a dowel in front of the hole. I...
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 1, 2024 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
When I found out that hydraulic lifters may not be made in America, I started buying NOS Chevy and Buick lifters. The ones I have left now have varnish in them that makes the inner plunger stick. I take a cup half filled with lacquer thinner, immerse the lifters four...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 30, 2023 | NEW PRODUCTS
Part Numbers: 08-2036T-9RRC and 08-2036T-9GRC Engine Pro now offers new LS Double Roller Timing Sets for Raised Cam LS blocks (3-bolt 4-sensor cam sprocket) featuring 62 individual rollers of heavy-duty 0.250” diameter heat-treated premium steel contained in a 100%...
