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Tech Lab Tuesday | Power Adding Crank Balancing
We're stepping away from Cylinder Head Porting this week to focus on crank balancing. As we have the last few episodes of Tech Lab Tuesday, we're sharing a video from industry legend, David Vizard.
21st Century Porting Technology | Tech Lab Tuesday
In this episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, David Vizard shows how 21st century porting technology can really make for outstanding results. The heads in question here are the double hump 186 head castings from the late 1960's and early 70's. The techniques involved here can be applied to all 23 degree SB Chevy heads as well as many non Chevy heads.
Thanks again to David Vizard for graciously allowing us to share his expertise with our Goodson customers!
5 Golden Porting Rules #1 | Identify Primary Flow Restrictions | Tech lab Tuesday
In this, episode of Tech Lab Tuesday, David Vizard explains the assets of a well designed intake port bowl. This is power enhancing Pro Stock tech you can apply to your home porting efforts.
Thanks again to David Vizard for sharing his expertise with the Goodson audience!
5 Golden Porting Rules | Tech Lab Tuesday
We have a treat for you today. Industry legend, David Vizard shares his 5 Golden Porting Rules in this video.
David has graciously given Goodson permission to use his videos for our Tech Lab Tuesday, so you'll be seeing more of this great information in future posts.
Be sure to check out David's website where you can get information on his training sessions.
As usual, if you have any questions about this or any other tech topic, contact the Goodson Tech Services Department by phone (1-800-533-8010 or 507-452-1830) or email.
Black Diamond Valve Guide Honing System | Tech Lab Tuesday
Goodson originally introduced the Hyper-Finish Valve Guide Honing System back in 2010. We introduced the Black Diamond Hyper-Finish Valve Guide Honing System in 2020. This episode of Tech Lab Tuesday explains the reasons behind the changes and a short demonstration of how easy it is to use.
Using the Pneumatic Valve Spring Bench, Part 2 | Tech Lab Tuesday
This episode of Tech Lab Tuesday picks up where the previous Pneumatic Spring Bench video left off. The machine is fully assembled and now we're ready to show how to use it to remove and install valve keepers.
Products Shown In This Video:
Using A Pneumatic Spring Bench for Cylinder Head Assembly | Tech Lab Tuesday Video
If you've been watching Tech Lab Tuesday for any length of time, you know we've done other videos about Cylinder Head Assembly and Disassembly. This week we're showing you the "big daddy" of the spring compressors in Goodson's product line — the Pneumatic Valve Spring Bench (PSB-5000).
First things first. We'll show you how to get the machine set up and ready to use. We'll also throw in some details about the features built into this impressive machine. Then next week, we'll give you a demonstration of how to use it.
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As always, if you have any questions about these products or any other Goodson product, feel free to contact the Goodson Techxperts™ at 1-800-533-8010 or drop us an email.
Crack Detection Demonstration | Tech Lab Tuesday
A cast iron cylinder head recently came into the tech lab that we plan to use for Tech Lab Tuesday Videos. We noticed what appeared to be a crack so we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to demonstrate how to perform both magnetic crack detection and chemical crack detection.
Products Mentioned In This Video:
Engine Parts Honing | Sunnen Products Company
In this installment of Tech Lab Tuesday, we're sharing a recording of of a webinar presented by Sunnen Products Company back in 2014. This webinar, presented by Bob Dolder, Senior Sales and Application Engineer, was all about honing (and we mean ALL about honing). Honing applications discussed include:
- Cam Tunnel (block)
- Crank Tunnel
- Balance Shaft Tunnel
- Cam Tunnel (cylinder head)
- Harmonic Balancer (external hone & internal hone)
- Valve Stems (external)
- Piston Pins (internal hone & external hone)
- Connecting Rods (large and small ends)
- Valve Guides
- Crankshaft Nose (harmonic balancer end)
- Piston Pin Bores
- Lifter Bores
- Rocker Arms
- Rocker Arm Shafts (external)
Whew! Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a great presentation on honing. You will be redirected to YouTube.
Related Products:
- Sunnen Lifter Bore Honing
- Sunnen Valve Guide Honing
- Sunnen Portable Cylinder Hone Mandrels
- Sunnen Cylinder Honing Stones
- Rod Honing
- Line Honing
As always, if you have questions about which tools and supplies to use, feel free to call the Goodson Techxperts at 1-800-533-8010 or shoot us an email.