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 Donnie Hurt | Oct 8, 2024 | BLOCK WORK
I was never a fan of tapping a 1/2″ hole for a 1/2″ pipe plug which measures about .530 diameter. I’ve been using 9/16-18 set screws for the SB Chevy street and race builds for years. A 9/16” starting tap will work without drilling, and I finish up...