by Donnie Hurt | Oct 11, 2024 | OTHER SHOP WORK
Sometimes, we get those cores in the shop where someone had previously attempted to drill out a broken fastener, and they wander way off-center. We often need to install a larger repair insert than we normally would. I like to use a piloted counterbore cutter to drill...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 11, 2024 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
When making custom length pushrods, I finish the end in my valve grinder like I would a valve stem tip, after cutting to the desired length. It leaves a better finish and a true face. After that I break inside and outside edges, then install my desired ends. Neil...
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...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 9, 2024 | TOOLING
Sometimes we need to use a dial bore gauge that is set-up directly off of a micrometer. It can be hard to center both ends of the bore gauge with micrometer’s anvils. Simply cut a small piece of 1/4″ rubber tubing and slip it on one side. The bore gauge...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 8, 2024 | CYLINDER HEADS
When you’re grinding Titanium valves, if you want a super shiny finish, grind them with the green wheel and “Mirror finish”. Wipe them off before pulling them from the chuck and give them 30 seconds of spinning with a microfiber towel and some...
