April Shop Solutions 2023
Engine and machine shop tips and tricks.
Shop Solutions March 2023
If I’m not using torque plates, I tape up both sides and trim out the bores. I use painter’s tape, which comes off easily and doesn’t leave any glue residue. I get much less oil in the spray washer this way.
Shop Solutions February 2023
Check out February’s shop tips and tricks.
Shop Solutions January 2023
Next time you have set of large journal small block Chevy connecting rods to resize, consider honing the big ends of them for a +.002” outside diameter bearing that the LS engines with fracture cap rods use.
Shop Solutions December 2022
Everyone misses occasionally, and this helps avoid dents and damage.
November 2022 Shop Solutions
November tricks and tips for the shop!
Shop Solutions October 2022
When machining on the CNC mill, it’s necessary to blow the flood coolant and chips off the parts for inspection. I tried a tool holder mounted fan, but it wouldn’t get all the chips and coolant out of the deeper areas.
September 2022 Shop Solutions
September tricks and tips for the shop!
August 2022 Shop Solutions
August tips and tricks for the shop!
Shop Solutions July 2022
When the timing cover or block has no dowel pins, or the dowel holes do not fit snug on the pins. Take an old damper and hone the center so that it is now a slip fit onto the crank snout. Use it to hold the cover in place while tightening the bolts.
Shop Solutions June 2022
I needed a narrow grooving tool to quickly clean carbon from piston ring grooves for an engine restoration project. All the usual grooving tools were too wide.
Shop Solutions May 2022
Check out these Shop Solutions from builders across the country!
