by Donnie Hurt | Nov 5, 2024 | OTHER SHOP WORK
When chucking a long workpiece in your lathe, such as bar stock used to make custom valve guides, it’s imperative to support the far end inside the spindle. Commercial spindle liners are available but can be costly or you may not have the exact size needed on hand....
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 5, 2024 | CYLINDER HEADS
When I’m porting cylinder heads or otherwise using the dividers, once the size is set, I put a couple witness dabs with a high visibility pen, so I can see if I’ve inadvertently bumped it and changed the setting. It’s a time saver over checking it occasionally...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 5, 2024 | DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING
I have used a few of the Tjernlund D-3 Inline Draft Inducers in my spray washer venting. They take just a small amount of flange maneuvering to get a good fit. I used silicon gasket sealer to help seal it to the 6″ PVC. They keep the smell and steam out of the...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 25, 2024 | PISTONS & RINGS
I fabricated 2 of these racks to hold piston & connecting rod assemblies. It makes transporting them in the shop easier, keeps them cleaner, especially when rings are fitted, and the added organization aids engine assembly. Tom Nichols Automotive Machine &...
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...
