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Using The Cylinder Head CC-Measuring Kit | Tech Lab Tuesday
We get a lot of questions about how to set up and use the Goodson CC Measuring Kit (CCB-KIT). This video will walk you through the step of set-up, use and maintenance.Valve Guide Reamers & Drive Adaptors | Tech Lab Tuesday
Valve Guide Reamers come in a wide range of sizes from 4.0mm up to .500" (12.7mm). They have different sized drive ends as well. In this episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, we show how to use drill drive adaptors to easily drive your reamers in a portable drill.
Products from this Video:
- 3/8" Drill Adaptor | WSR-41-7-G
- 1/4" Drive Adaptor | WSR-41-3-G
- 3/16" Drive Adaptor | WSR-41-4-G
- Slip on Drive Adaptor | WSR-41-5-G
- Small Reamers for Cast Iron | MR Series
- Carbide Reamers for Bronze Guides | HGR Series
- High Speed Steel Reamers for Cast Iron | 3/16" Square Drive
- High Speed Steel Reamers for Cast Iron | 1/4" Square Drive
- Goodson Shop Apron | CA-100
Honing an Engine Block with Greg Anderson | Tech Lab Tuesday
This episode of Tech Lab Tuesday features a video from our friends over at EngineLabs. In this video, Lake Speed, Jr. and Pro Stock Legend Greg Anderson give a crash course on cylinder honing for today's rings.
Johnny Ahten Wins at the Historic Famoso Dragstrip
Johnny Ahten and his team took home the Wally at the famed Famoso Dragstrip where the NHRA West Region has been absent for the past 11 years.
End of 2022 Season | Darien & Grisel Racing
It is hard to believe another racing season has come to an end. The last three races in a row are a little tough on us kids.
An Interview with Doug Yates of Roush Yates Engines
For this week's Tech Lab Tuesday, we're turning to our friends at the Engine Performance Expo to feature a video from the first expo back in January 2021.
In this episode the host of Engine Performance Expo sits down with the legendary Doug Yates of Roush Yates Engines to talk NASCAR, the business of performance engine building, and take a couple trips down memory lane with a man who grew up with some of the most notable names in auto racing.
Triumph Valve Seat Cutting
This video from our friends over at Classic British Spares, includes an excellent demonstration of how to use the 3-D Fast Cut Tool Setting Fixture (3D-TSFA) when cutting valve seats.
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Tools for Rod & Piston Work | Tech Lab Tuesday Video
In this episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, we're talking about Connecting Rod and Piston Work. We've had lots of questions about why and how to use a rod heater, so we start there. Then we explain how to use several related tools. There's a lot to absorb in this short video so hold on tight.
This video is closed-captioned for your convenience.
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Tech Tips for UltraSonic Cleaning
For best results with UltraSonic Cleaning follow these tips:
- UltraSonic Cleaning is faster with fewer parts in a load
- Start at the lowest suggested time (see chart below) and add time, if needed, to remove soils.
- Light soils can use lower tank temperature. Heavy soils require higher temperature. NEVER exceed 160ºF (71.1ºC).
- Always use the lowest temperature for cleaning as high temperatures can cause etching and discoloration of materials.
- Most parts can be cleaned with 100% power. Delicate parts, like billet aluminum and soft materials favor 50% ultrasonic power. See chart below.
- Etching can be seen on aluminum parts. This is caused by hard water, a too-high tank temperature, too long of a cleaning time or too much ultrasonic power.
- Discoloration of parts can happen on aluminum, copper and brass. Causes include: detergent to water ratio is too low, tank temperature is too high and copper/brass additive is required.
- Flash Rust appearing on parts. Detergents have rust protection. If you are seeing rust it is most likely caused by the detergent to water ratio being too low and/or the tank temperature is too high.
- Chalky Residue is likely caused by detergent to water ratio is too high and/or tank temperature is too high. This can also cause flash drying. To fix, rinse the parts.
- Flash Drying leaves a chalky residue or causes rust. This is likely caused by too much detergent and/or too high a tank temperature.
- Poor cleaning is caused by hard water, incorrect pH, a low detergent percentage, no agitation, generators not working, tank temperature is too low or the clean time is too short.
| Material | Detergent |
Cleaning Time |
Cleaning Temperature |
Ultrasonic Power |
| Aluminum | Ultra 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 140º | 100% |
| Billet Aluminum | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% |
| Polished Aluminum | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% |
| Cast Aluminum | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 140º to 160º | 100% |
| Cast Iron | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Iron, Wrought Iron | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Carbon Steel | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Stainless Steel | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Tool Steel | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Carbide | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Tin | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Nickel | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Zinc | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Cobalt | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Titanium | Ultra 1, 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 160º | 100% |
| Magnesium | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% |
| Gold | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% |
| Silver | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% |
| Copper** | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% to 100% |
| Brass** | Ultra 2 or 3 | 1 to 3 mins. | 120º to 140º | 50% to 100% |
| Plastic | Ultra 2 or 3 | 2 to 15 mins. | 120º to 140º | 100% |
**Requires copper or brass additive.