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END PLAY

Setting crankshaft end play on engines that you do frequently can be made easy and save time. If you do enough engines, you will always find yourself lapping thrust bearings to get desired end play. Start recording the…

Nick Jones Automotive Machine Fraser, MI

SHIM IT

I make a spacer to set in the recess of my Height Mics for small retainers.  I use two .060" and one .030" spring shims and I can use it on SB Chevy heads and others with small…

Randy Torvinen Torvinen's Machine Menahga, MN

HEAVY DUTY FRONT CAP

For some extra strength on the front main bearing on several different engine platforms, you can narrow up a beefier 4-bolt cap to fit the 2-bolt register. If the radial depth is close enough to be…

Ron Flood Cedar Machine North Branch, MN

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