Goodson Gazette

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.

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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.

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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.

Products From This Video:

• 3-D Fast Cut Starter Kit
• Tool Setting Fixture
• Seat Cutting Blades
• Precision Machinist Levels

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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.

Products from this Video:

• Electric Rod Heater (ERH-2220)
• Rod Clamping Vise (RCV-20)
• Heavy-Duty Rod Bolt Installing Block (RB-50)
• Piston Pin Installing Fixture (PIF-25)
• Goodson Press Fit Lube (PFL-200)
• Sunnen Press Fit Lube (B-200)

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Tech Tips for UltraSonic Cleaning

For best results with UltraSonic Cleaning follow these tips:

1. UltraSonic Cleaning is faster with fewer parts in a load
2. Start at the lowest suggested time (see chart below) and add time, if needed, to remove soils.
3. Light soils can use lower tank temperature. Heavy soils require higher temperature. NEVER exceed 160ºF (71.1ºC).
4. Always use the lowest temperature for cleaning as high temperatures can cause etching and discoloration of materials.
5. Most parts can be cleaned with 100% power. Delicate parts, like billet aluminum and soft materials favor 50% ultrasonic power. See chart below.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Flash Drying leaves a chalky residue or causes rust. This is likely caused by too much detergent and/or too high a tank temperature.
11. 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.

**Requires copper or brass additive.

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Valve Guide Installation Tools

For such a small part, proper installation of the valve guide is essential. In today's episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, we look at different methods for installing valve guides — everything from manual to pneumatic valve guide drivers to the Goodson Adjustable Powered Valve Guide Driver with Replaceable Pilots.

Products Used in This Video

• Valve Guide Drivers
• Shop Apron

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Portable Honing with Master Tool Supports

In our last episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, Dave Monyhan (retired) gave an overview of portable cylinder hone mandrels and stones. In this episode, he continues the discussion by demonstrating how to set up the Sunnen Master Holder and Stone Supports. With these tools, you can expand your hone to work on cylinders up to 15" in diameter.

Products From This Video

• Goodson® Heavy-Duty Portable Hone
• Sunnen® 4.7" to 7.7" Master Holder
• Sunnen® 6.0" to 9.0" Master Holder
• Sunnen® 6.0 to 9.0" Stone Support
• Sunnen® Honing Stones
• Goodson Shop Apron 

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This Week at Goodson - October 24, 2022

Table of Contents

1. Product Spotlight | Dial Bore Gauge Setting Fixture Back by Popular Demand 
    
2. Tech Notes from the Techxperts™ | Tips & Tricks for Setting a Dial Bore Gauge
    
3. Bonus Tech Video | Engine Builder Interview - Tim Wilkerson
    
4. New On The Website | EZ ORDER FORM
    
5. Celebrating 64 years of Service

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This Week at Goodson | October 17, 2022

Table of Contents

1. Product Spotlight | Magnetic Head Bolt Washer & Valve Spring Shim Removal Tools
    
2. Tech Notes from the Techxperts™ | The Whys & Hows of Demagnetizing Engine Components
    
3. Bonus Tech Video | Magnets in the Machine Shop 
    
4. Did You Know? | Goodson's Home Base is an Industry Hub

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