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This complete car engine rebuild guide walks you through the entire process of engine restoration. From selecting the right machine shop to the critical “break-in” procedure for new piston rings, we provide a professional’s perspective on engine work.

Cylinder Bore Deglazing - Purpose - Proper Crosshatch And Angle
Engine Rebuilding & Repair

Cylinder Bore Deglazing – Purpose – Proper Crosshatch And Angle

03/03/2024
The cylinder bore deglazing process is basically, removing the glaze from your engines cylinder walls. Because, having the proper finish, is extremely important in helping with, proper piston ring lubrication. So, without proper lubrication, heat […]
Ball Hone - How To Get The Perfect Finish, For Piston Ring Sealing
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Ball Hone – How To Get The Perfect Finish, For Piston Ring Sealing

02/23/2024
The Ball Hone is self-centering, self-aligning to the bore, and self-compensating for wear. Ball hones provide, a great surface finish and will make, your next re-ring job a success ! The ball hone tool, is […]
File Fit Piston Rings - How To Do It Properly, For Critical End-Gap
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File Fit Piston Rings – How To Do It Properly, For Critical End-Gap

01/30/2024
File fit piston rings, are the next level of evolution, to properly seal your engines cylinders. So, the most critical thing to check when installing new piston rings, is the end-gap. Consequently, using file fit […]
Valve Lash - Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment
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Valve Lash – Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment

01/26/2024
The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred […]
Head Bolts - Never Reuse Torque To Yield (TTY) Head Bolts
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Head Bolts – Never Reuse Torque To Yield (TTY) Head Bolts

01/10/2024
Problems with head bolts, are the number one cause of installation-related gasket failures. Consequently, no gasket is going to seal well, if you use the wrong procedure to tighten the head bolts. For regular bolts, […]

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