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Valve Spring Testing | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

This episode of Tech Lab Tuesday is all about Valve Spring Testers. Get information on why to test springs, how to test them and the differences between the Goodson Analog Spring Tester (VST-60G) and the Intercomp Digital Spring Tester (VST-2000).

Products Mentioned In This Video:

  • 600 lb. Analog Valve Spring Tester (VST-60G)
  • 1,500 lb. Digital Valve Spring Tester (VST-2000)

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A Not So Technical Tech Lab Tuesday Video

Sit back and enjoy the antics and out-takes that don't make it to the finished videos.

  

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Valve & Seat Concentricity | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

Concentricity is an essential when building or rebuilding an engine. If your seats aren't concentric to the valve stem or your valve stem isn't concentric to the valve face your engine won't perform properly. 

In this episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, Dave Monyhan demonstrates how to measure concentricity. After all, if you're not measuring you're just guessing!

Products Used in This Video

As always, if you have any questions about the topics or tools in this video or any other tech question, feel free to contact the Goodson Techxperts™ by email or phone (1-800-533-8010).

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Magnets in the Machine Shop | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

This edition of Tech Lab Tuesday is all about magnets and their applications in the machine shop.  

In this video, Dave Monyhan talks about Goodson's Universal Coolant Magnet, Magnetic Washer & Shim Removers, the Magnetic Deck Bridge, Keeper Magnets, Magnetic Base Holders, Flywheel Depth Gauge, Dealing with Residual Magnetism, Magnetic Brake Lathe Silencers and more.

Products Mentioned In This Video

As always if you have questions about any of these products or any other technical question, feel free to contact us by email or phone (1-800-533-8010).

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PRI Show Preview | Tech Lab Tuesday

We're excited the PRI Show is returning for 2021. We hope you are too!

Here's a little preview video we put together for you. 

Visit Goodson Tools & Supplies in Booth 5741 on Machinery Row

See you there!

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Seat Grinding, Part 2 | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

Part 2 of our Tech Lab Tuesday Valve Seat Grinding series features information about the Valve Seat Stone Dressers and Drivers available from Goodson. We also include a tech tip for stone dressing you'll want to catch.

Did you miss Part 1? Watch it now.

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Valve Seat Grinding | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

Today's high-tech machine shop uses a variety of methods in valve seat work. One that's been around for years is Valve Seat Grinding and that's the topic of this episode of Tech Lab Tuesday. In the first part of this series, Dave Monyhan gives an overview of valve seat grinding wheel formulations then explains why Goodson offers so many stone holders.

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Piston Ring Filing | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

Today's episode of Tech Lab Tuesday is all about piston ring filing. Piston rings are an integral part of the engine and correct end gap is essential. Dave Monyhan talks about both manual and powered ring filers and demonstrates how to use them for best results.

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Saber Tooth Series Seat Cutter Demonstration | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

Goodson has introduced a new valve seat cutter blade called the SABER TOOTH SERIES. These cutters are made of a special alloy that allows you to cut hard seats quickly and with less chatter. In today's episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, Dave Monyhan runs a side-by-side demonstration to show how these new cutters compare to the original carbide cutters we've sold for years. Both cutting procedures are shown in real time for a true comparison. 

Check out our Valve Seat Cutter Blades now

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Lifter Bucket Differences | Tech Lab Tuesday Video

In our last episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, Dave Monyhan demonstrated how easy it is to machine lifter buckets in order to set cam lash (valve lash). Today's episode give more information on the types of lifter buckets you'll find in the marketplace.

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