Engine Tech: Understanding Valve Seats & Guides
A significant percentage of valve seat failures are due to wrong parts or incorrect valvetrain geometry.
Abrasive Personalities – Grinding and Refacing Stones
Why are there so many grinding stones? Because each has different characteristics and uses.
Determining The Correct Surface Finish
For an ultra-smooth surface finish, know the metallurgy of the castings and the head gasket.
How And Why Dry Sleeving Of Cylinders Works
Cylinder liners or sleeves continue to be the saving grace for new aluminum and vintage iron blocks.
How To Hone In On Honing
The key to honing is to get the rings to seal against the cylinder wall by making just enough valley depth.