IRWIN Tools 2010 Ultimate Tradesman Challenge Winner to Serve as Grand Marshal for Inaugural IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
The winner of Friday night’s North American Championship of the 2010 IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge will be the race’s Grand Marshal, and will give the famous command, “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines.” The IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge, a skill-based competition that has travelled across the U.S. and Canada for more than 50 events, challenges
Cutting Tools and Abrasives
One of tricks of the trade of machining engine parts is choosing the right cutting tool or abrasive for that particular job. Different metals have different machinability characteristics. A cutting tool or abrasive that works well on one application may not work so well on another application. Years ago when most engine parts were
Special Timing Chain and Belt Tools
Before you replace a timing belt, chain or gear set on some engines, you will have to look up the timing reference marks. Some engines have multiple timing marks that can cause confusion if you don’t know which ones to use or how to line them up. Many engines also require special tools when changing
Cylinder Bore Refinishing with Honing Tools
By ring friendly, we mean a finish that provides good support for the rings, retains oil and does not require a lengthy break-in period. For most engines today, a ring-friendly finish means a plateau finish. A plateau bore finish is what all types of rings eventually produce when they are fully seated, so the closer
New Year’s Resolution: Be True To Your Tools
So, you finally decided it
Performance Valve Jobs Are Easy With The Right Tools And Specifications
It is easy to do a performance three or four angle valve job, but it is very difficult to find a shop to properly do one for you. Well, I will explain to you the proper way to do a great performance valve job either using stones or pre-shaped three or four angle carbide
BendPak Founder Don Henthorn Has Passed Away
Henthorn grew BendPak from a small machine shop to a global leader in car lifts and garage equipment.
A Different Dyno Design
The dyno is a valuable tool, so it’s nice when an engine builder feels confident in the setup of it. Enter the shipping container engine dyno design.
Shop Solutions March 2024
I always keep a pair of needle nose pliers and a small, straight screwdriver in my blast cabinet to hold small parts when blasting.
TOPDON USA Donates $25,000 for Auto Techs
TOPDON USA, a provider of cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for auto repair professionals and enthusiasts, has announced the donation of $10,000 cash and $15,000 in products to TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the education, training and career development of aspiring auto technicians. To date, TOPDON has donated over $66,000 to aid organizations
Arrow Pit Carts
Arrow has standard configurations available as well as options that can be fine-tuned to suit your needs.
Goodson & Fast Forward Race Engines’ Main Cap Pullers
Goodson partnered with Fast Forward Race Engines to bring you these main cap pullers for Coyote, Hemi and LS engines.
Degreeing the Camshaft and Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance
Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance walks you through degreeing a camshaft and checking valve-to-piston clearance.
Summit Racing EZ Pushrod Length Checkers
Summit Racing EZ Pushrod Length Checkers are made from stainless steel for a lifetime of use.
The CNC Landscape Continues to Grow Inside Engine Shops
Several manufacturers named automation as one of the biggest continuing trends surrounding CNC equipment these days, and it’s clearly a key contributor to a CNC machine’s ability to do more without human interference.
Starrett Introduces Easy-to-Use Precision Wireless Electronic Depth Gages
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has introduced three Wireless Electronic Depth Gages including the W640JZ, W643JZ, and W644JZ which are made in the U.S.A., part of a line of over 40 new electronic precision gages that Starrett recently introduced to the market.
Brent Berman Appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Specialty Products Company
Brent Berman has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing of Specialty Products company, a Longmont, Colorado-based manufacturer of vehicle alignment tools, suspension components and oil/fuel system products. Berman, who joins Specialty from First Brands Group, will oversee sales, marketing and other key functions across Specialty Products Company, SPC Performance and Peterson Fluid Systems.
Mazak Features Ez, SYNCREX and VARIAXIS Series Machines at SOUTHTEC 2023
With versatility, precision and productivity in mind, Mazak will demonstrate models complete with corresponding automation and digital solutions from the Ez Series, SYNCREX Series and VARIAXIS Series in booth 1309 at SOUTHTEC 2023. The Ez Series of Vertical and Horizontal Turning Machines provides job shops reliable, maximum machine-tool performance at a lower capital investment, the
How To Properly Read Your Spark Plug
Understanding what’s going on in a combustion chamber and how to read what the engine is telling you through the spark plug is of utmost importance. If you can master that, you’ll keep your engine happy.
Shop Solutions September 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
