Goodson Heavy-Duty Portable Cylinder Hone
The Goodson Brand Heavy-Duty Portable Cylinder Hone has an adjustment range of 2-1/2″ to 5-1/2″. Add the optional Master Holder and Stone Supports and you can extend the range up 15″. This portable cylinder hone has a 12″ long drive shank with 5/8″ -11 thread. Stones sold separately. NOTE: Replaces HN-218 Heavy-Duty Portable Cylinder Hone and HN-218-HD Heavy-Duty Portable Cylinder Hone.
Scott Biesanz Celebrates 35 Years of Goodson Tools & Supplies
June 2014 marks the 35th Anniversary of Scott Biesanz’ purchase of Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders. Biesanz has led the company since 1977 when Goodson Shop Supplies was a division of Winona Tool Manufacturing Co. The purchase of the company was finalized on June 4, 1979 and initially employed seven people. Today Goodson Tools
Goodson Tools & Supplies Buys Kwik-Way Valve Seat Grinder Tooling
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders announced the purchase of all assets of Kwik-Way Valve Seat Tooling division. According to David Monyhan, Goodson National Sales Manager, “We’re very proud to have the opportunity to manufacture and distribute Kwik-Way valve seat grinding tools and supplies. Kwik-Way has a reputation for quality within the industry that Goodson
Goodson Tools & Supplies Green Fluorescent Magnetic Powder
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has expanded its options for dry magnetic inspection with the addition of high-visibility green fluorescent magnetic powder. According to Chris Jensen, Goodson Tech Services, “Fluorescent crack detection powder has been around for years but what sets this powder apart from the others is how bright it is, even
Analog Valve Spring Tester from Goodson
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has introduced a new Analog Valve Spring Tester. The new Analog Valve Spring Tester features: • 600 pound capacity in 10 pound increments • 5” diameter Ashcroft quality analog pressure gauge • Spring platform handles springs up to 2” diameter x 4.5” overall height • Press assembly height
Longtime Goodson Tech Services Manager to Retire
Tapp, whose last day is June 28, 2013 has been with Goodson Tools & Supplies since April 1992. According to David Monyhan, Goodson Sales Manager, “Jim has been at the heart of many of our new products over the years. He has experience in running his own shop and teaching at a tech school, which
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Releases 2012 Product Catalog
Among the products featured are three grades ofbrake lathe replacement tips and holders, silencer bands, mounting adaptors anda wide range of replacement parts for most popular brake lathes. Dave Monyhan, Goodson nationalsales manager, says, “This is one of the best catalogs we’ve ever produced. Theproduct line is expanded to include several new products that are
Mike Pulk Retires from Goodson, Roque Named President
Pulk joined Goodson in 1996 when he took on the role of senior manager for operations, and in 2008 he was promoted to company president. During his tenure, Pulk oversaw the purchase and integration of Mach-B Grinding Wheel Shaping and Resizing as a division of Goodson. He also attended many industry trade shows and says
Goodson Tools Acquires Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies
Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies has been supplying brake service companies with replacement parts, cutting tips, silencers and more for brake lathes since 1996. With the acquisition, Goodtool’s product lines will be available as a brand from Goodson Tools & Supplies. Dave Monyhan, Goodson sales manager said of the acquisition: “It just makes sense.
Goodson 2011 Catalog Now Available
David Monyhan, National Sales Manager, says, “This year we’re featuring two super hot items; the expanded Hyper Finish Diamond Valve Guide Sizing System and the Tapered Wrist Pin Bushing Press Kit. Of course, you can also find our full line of dimensionally correct tools and supplies for everything from lawnmowers to land movers.” The Goodson
Choosing a Valve Spring Compressor
In this Goodson Tech Lab Tuesday video, Davy Monyhan talks about and demonstrates the larger valve spring compressors in the Goodson line. He talks about both manual and pneumatic units.
Building a 6.0L LS Engine
What’s more legendary than the LS engine? With over 20 years in production, the LS has become the chosen V8 for many an engine builder. This article dives into what you’ll need consider when building a high-performance 6.0L LS engine.
Crack Detection and Repair
When dealing with high-performance engines, it’s imperative to know a thing or two about crack detection!
Flywheel Grinding & Valve Refacer Stones
A common question we get is why we offer so many different grinding stones. The simple answer is that not all grinding stones are created equal.
Top Alcohol Engines
When sportsman drag racer Dean Dubbin couldn’t find protective awnings that met his race team’s needs, he created his own. Similarly, when he needed engines for his Top Alcohol dragster, he turned to a source he could trust – himself.
Building Stroker LS Engines
What is so great about these LS engines? First, the LS engine has multiple design features that help it achieve near-big-block levels of horsepower. With a 15-degree valve angle, intake ports that flow 300 cfm and a 55mm camshaft diameter, one can see what the engineers at GM were after when designing these engines – efficiency and performance.
Race Engine Challenge Announces Competitors and Sponsors
Engine building experts will put their reputations on the line when they meet in Charlotte, NC for the inaugural Race Engine Challenge, Oct. 2-6.
How Did We Get Here?
Today, I am going to take you on a journey back in time to see what started this whole industry of rebuilding engines and what events made us who we are for what we do today.
Building Better Cylinder Heads for Harley-Davidson’s Big Twin Engines
The Harley-Davidson cylinder head aftermarket is broad and deep with offerings from mildly modified stock castings to all-out racing billets. We see the whole range of this market on a daily basis here at GMS.
Kayaking for Krista and Ovarian Cancer Awareness
In honor of Krista Monyhan’s memory and spirit, and for all of those going through tough times due to cancer, Dave Monyhan, his son Chris, and their dog Isla are embarking on a nearly 500-mile kayaking trip to raise money for MOCA, the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
