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Shop Solutions April 2022

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Shop Solutions March 2022

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Shop Solutions February 2022

Whether you own a shop or work in a shop, take care of your investment in measuring tools.

Shop Solutions January 2022

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Shop Solutions December 2021

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Shop Solutions December 2021
Shop Solutions November 2021

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Cam Center
Shop Solutions October 2021

When installing a shorter connecting rod than a crankshaft was meant for, it is sometimes necessary to clearance the counterweights.

October Shop Solutions
Shop Solutions September 2021

In the event you come up missing a set screw or oil galley plug and need to finish a job, one can be quickly made by threading the head of a stainless-steel hex-socket head cap screw

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Shop Solutions August 2021

When doing port work and rolling the short turn radius, sometimes it’s difficult to get a good angle with the burr or sanding roll. Use a tapered cone type cartridge roll, but flip it backwards on the mandrel.

Cylinder Heda Porting Tip
Shop Solutions July 2021

About 20 years ago, cam lifts and valve spring pressures were on the increase. Today, 1,000 lbs. open pressure is not unheard of.

An easy way to bleed hydraulic lifter buckets.
Shop Solutions June 2021

Measuring installed height on LS or any other engine with beehive or small OD retainers can be tricky without a special height mic. But if you take your standard height mic and flip it upside down, it will work.

Shop Solutions May 2021

PRIME WITHOUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON I always prime all of my engines with the intake manifold off and the valley open. You can see oil escaping around lifters and cam bearings. You can see if you have the wrong base circle camshaft on SB Ford hydraulic roller cams and if the lifter bands are