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Product Spotlight | Magnetic Head Bolt Washer & Valve Spring Shim Removal Tools
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Tech Notes from the Techxperts™ | The Whys & Hows of Demagnetizing Engine Components
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Bonus Tech Video | Magnets in the Machine Shop
- Did You Know? | Goodson's Home Base is an Industry Hub
Magnetic Head Bolt Washer and Valve Spring Shim Removal Tools Make Quick Work of Engine Disassembly
Getting head bolt washers or valve spring shims out of a head when disassembling an engine can be a real pain in the butt. Especially when they're all gunked up from oils and lubes.
That's why we added these magnetic removal tools to the product line several years ago. They're equipped with powerful earth magnets that will grab the washer or shim firmly. They're also manufactured with a hollow center so you can easily reach over studs and head castings.
This is not a one-size-fits-all tool. We offer the washer removers in three sizes plus the shim remover. You can also get a complete set of all four for a substantial savings.
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The Whys and Hows of Demagnetizing Engine Components
We get a lot of questions on the Tech Help Line about demagnetizing engine components. If you do a web search, there’s a lot of differing information available. Some sources say it’s not all that important, some say it’s essential. Since we’re getting these questions frequently, I thought I’d weigh in on the subject too.
In my mind, not demagnetizing components you’ve worked on is kind of like taking a bath, then putting your dirty clothes back on. Doesn’t make a lot of sense and undoes all of the good work you’ve just done. This is my view on whether or not to demag components:
Rebuilding engine components without removing the residual magnetism is flat out dangerous.
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Magnets in the Machine Shop
This edition of Tech Lab Tuesday is all about magnets and their applications in the machine shop.
In this video, Dave Monyhan (retired) 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.
Goodson's Home Base is an Industry-Filled Town
Frequently when customers call us, we hear, "Where are you guys located?" So today we decided to introduce you to our home base - Winona, Minnesota.
Winona is the county seat of Winona County in the state of Minnesota. We are located on the Mississippi River between the Wisconsin and Minnesota bluffs. As of the 2020 US Census, the city had a population of just under 26,000.
For a small city, Winona boasts a vibrant industrial heritage. Today, Winona is home to companies such as Fastenal Industrial Supplies, DCM Tech, Peerless Chain, Miller Ingenuity, Hal Leonard, J.R. Watkins Co., BCS Automotive Interface Solutions, RTP Products, Benchmark Electronics, and of course, Goodson.