by Donnie Hurt | Jul 14, 2025 | BLOCK WORK
When I’m boring a block, I draw a little line on the micrometer with a felt tip, once it’s set. This way I can see at a glance that I haven’t inadvertently loosened the lock screw and/or changed the setting. You don’t really have to focus in on...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 14, 2025 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
In order to correctly locate and drill a small block Chevy block for an O.E. cam thrust plate, we made a jig from an aluminum leaf spring bushing. It locates in the cam bearing bore, and the top is machined for the I.D. of the thrust plate. It works like a charm! Rich...
by Andy Stacy | Jul 8, 2025 | AGRICULTURAL, ALUMINUM BLOCK REPAIR, ALUMINUM HEAD REPAIR, ALUMINUM PORTING, BALANCING, BORING, CAST IRON WELDING, CIRCLE TRACK, CLEANING, CRANK GRINDING, DERBY ENGINES, DOMESTIC, DRAG AND DRIVE, DRAG RACING, ENDURANCE, ENGINE ASSEMBLY, HAND PORTING, HIGH PERFORMANCE, HONING, HOT ROD / STREET ROD, IMPORT, INDUSTRIAL, IRON PORTING, LIFTER BORES, LIGHT DUTY DIESEL, MARINE, MARINE, MEDIUM DUTY DIESEL, MOTORCYCLE, OFF-ROAD RACING, PIN OILING, POWER SPORTS, REPOWER, RESTORATION, SEAT AND GUIDE, SPORT COMPACT, SURFACING, VALVE JOB
SHOP INFO Phone: (905)595 0659 Email: eci-engines@rogers.com Website: https://eciengines.com Dyno? Yes SHOP ADDRESS 160 Wilkinson Rd #33 Brampton, Ontario L6T4Z4 Canada SHOP CATEGORIES Machining Services: ALUMINUM BLOCK REPAIR, ALUMINUM HEAD REPAIR, ALUMINUM PORTING,...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 7, 2025 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
When I’m balancing a crank and need to add Mallory-metal, I chuck a marker or paint pen into the drill and peck a mark on the counterweight. Once I remove the crank to go to the mill to drill through the side, I have a nice reference for where to center the hole. Big...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 3, 2025 | BLOCK WORK
It is good practice to lube up the main cap registers on aluminum blocks before seating the main caps. I have noticed the registers will peel aluminum when driving a steel main cap into place. Applying a thin layer of high-pressure grease to the cap and block will...
