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Shop Solutions September 2020
A simple way to chuck pistons into the lathe is to make a draw rod assembly that goes through the...
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A simple way to chuck pistons into the lathe is to make a draw rod assembly that goes through the...
When I build my bobweights, a simple piece of PVC for a stand makes it easier. Just zero out the...
Balancing a crankshaft by drilling large holes in counterweights can leave an appearance of the counterweight that is not pretty....
When checking rod-to-cam clearance on stroker engines, you will often find interference.
We do a lot of crankshaft snout rebuilding. To make the process easier, we keep some homespun mandrels that screw...
VACUUM TESTING FIXTURES When vacuum testing valves on some heads there may be obstacles in the way. In many cases...
Tips and tricks from the industry's engine and machine shops.
Tips and tricks from the industry's engine and machine shops.
Tips and tricks from the industry's engine and machine shops.
Industry Tips and Tricks
Industry Tips and Tricks
Industry Tips and Tricks
Industry Tips and Tricks
Industry tips and tricks.
Industry Tips and Tricks
There’s nothing worse than having to fit a camshaft after installing new cam bearings, because they are too tight. I...
Industry tips and tricks
Instead of having my blocks all over the floor and having to use a two-wheeler all the time to move...
RTV REMOVAL TOOL If you have ever had to clean RTV off of a gasketless oil pan, timing cover or...
PAPER CLAMP PIN CLIP Some piston pin clips can be a bear to install. If not supported right, the first...
