by Donnie Hurt | Oct 8, 2024 | TOOLING
When working with different manufacturers of blocks, lifting bolt sizes can vary significantly. Our solution was to elongate the bolt holes of our lifting chain on the links towards the end, so that larger diameter bolts can slip through. We then have the thread size...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 8, 2024 | OPERATIONS
With identity theft and fraud at an all-time high I try to be super mindful of what I throw out. Even handing a customer an old box with some of their parts in it. You never know what could be had or come of your name and address and etc. on a box. Pretty much all...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 8, 2024 | OTHER SHOP WORK
When you need to make a thread repair, and someone has “borrowed” your tap drill size chart, here is a little trick. Subtracting the pitch from the nominal thread O.D. will get you very close to the tap drill size for a 75% thread. Here are some examples:...
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....
