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Piston-to-Valve Clearance (#11)
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He used a sharp wide chisel. This works great and leaves no frayed ends. Just put the hose on an...
This way can only be a solution if the hole in the block goes all the way through. OR you...
I have found a few brand new castings to have porosity holes in them after they were torqued down. All...
Once the hone head is in the hole, set the coffee can around the hole and hone away. This greatly...
Timm Jurincie Tuf-Enuf Racing Engines Avondale, AZ
Use a brass screw because it will drill easily. Put in the set screw withLoctite(tm) and install the metering jet....
Interlocking wheels are mounted to the opposite corners of the A-frame keeping the hoist square and on a path parallel...
Brad Stephens Seagrove Engine Seagrove, NC
Soak the paper in water and stuff it into the hole, and then drive it in with a bolt or...
I keep my 390 oil filter and housing in the parts washer; every few days I will recirculate the fluid...
When removing a crankshaft pilot bearing, the easiest way is to use modeling clay or Play-Doh. Pack the clay into...
Next, the crack must be fully “V” notched and ground smooth before welding can begin. I use a stick welder...
First of all, in normal use or even high performance use, a used crankshaft will not “clean up” to standard...
Along with the use of assembly lubes, break-in oils with ZDDP (Zinc Dialkyl Dithiosphate), and a lifter bore grooving tool...
Many times oil leak comebacks are caused by the use of silicone or some other type of sealant coating that...
The best way to insure that threads are in optimum condition is by utilizing thread restoring tools. These tools are...
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark the 5thanniversary for the Shop Solutions column, and to help Engine Pro celebrate,...
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark “Shop Solutions’” fifth anniversary and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans...
Olds V8 Distributor Gear Lubrication Problems When building an Oldsmobile V8, especially a performance engine with a high volume oil...
