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Removing RTV Silicone Sealer from Hardware

On this episode of LinCo Lessons, Jeff McCord shows you how to remove the annoying RTV silicone sealer off of hardware.

Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance

Previously, Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance explained how to degree your camshaft. Now he goes into more detail on checking your valve-to-piston clearance.

Degreeing a Camshaft & Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance

In this highly anticipated video, Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance clears up some common confusion surrounding what goes into degreeing a camshaft and properly checking valve-to-piston clearance.

Installing Main Seals on an Engine

Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance and LDP Machine walks you through the steps to properly install a main seal on a diesel engine. This is something that’s not overly difficult, but easy to mess up if you do something wrong or don’t have the right tools.

Press Fitting Cylinder Sleeves

There’s something extremely satisfying about a good sleeve job on an engine. There’s also a number of ways sleeves can be installed, so Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance shows you the way his shop does it and how it helps in high-horsepower diesel applications.

Adjusting Valve Lash on Diesels

Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance gets a lot of inquiries about valve lash, so he decided to make an episode of LinCo Lessons dedicated to it.

Installing Piston Cooling Jets

Piston cooling jets can do a lot to help your engine, but in order for them to do that you have to ensure they’re working properly when you install them. Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance tells you what you need to know.

Easy Cam Bearing Lubrication

If you’ve ever had to lubricate the cam bearings on a Cummins or Duramax engine, it can be quite the chore to reach those center cam bearings. Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance has an easy and nifty solution.

Using a Tapered Piston Installer | LinCo Lessons Ep. 1

LinCo Diesel Performance owner Jeff McCord shows you how to properly use a tapered piston installer. It’s easier than you think – once you know a good technique!