by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2025 | TOOLING
To turn a small block Chevy crank with the damper on, I cut off an old crank snout and remove a few thousandths from the diameter so it would slide inside the damper. Than I can use it along with my crank-turning socket. Sylvain Tremblay Les Ateliers de Moteur...
by Donnie Hurt | Sep 15, 2025 | OTHER SHOP WORK
Here are three simple CNC milling hacks. 1.) Slip a zip-lock bag over a dripping coolant nozzle while loading and unloading a part or cleaning up the machine. This’ll save you some aggravation. 2.) Secure floppy C-clamp handles with a rubber band to save time, and a...
by Donnie Hurt | Sep 8, 2025 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
I hone the I.D. of an old harmonic balancer to slide on the crank, so it works as a stabilizer when removing and installing tone wheels. Arus Kinney AK’s Engine and Machining Covington, GA
by Donnie Hurt | Sep 2, 2025 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
A guy can’t buy everything so when a new type of tapered bushing connecting rod comes in, I make my own installer. It’s easy enough to remove the old bushing with an appropriate size bushing driver or turn one out. Remove the taper from one side of an old...
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 15, 2025 | OPERATIONS
This is one that many will identify with right away. When I open a bag of valve seals, hardware, tie wraps, etc, I mark the opening cut with a sharpie. On small parts that will go flying if you’re not careful, I’ll use red tape. This prevents you from...
