See how John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine checks out a high performance SBC for pin hole leaks in the cylinder bores.
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Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Ford 460 Cylinder Head
John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine demonstrates non destructive testing (NDT) magnetic particle inspection (Magnaflux) on a 460 Ford cylinder head to determine if the head is cracked. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Valve Grinding with a Centerless Valve Grinder
A short presentation about centerless valve grinding using the Sunnen VR-7000 @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. 001.949.631.6376
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383 Chevrolet Low-Stress Breeak-In on Simtester
This is a 383 Chevy stroker motor that was going into an off-road pre-runner, here it is getting a low-stress break-in on my Simtester. The engine runs for about 40 minutes as I will typically see a 2-4 amp decrease in drive motor amperage and a 2-5 rpm increase. Both of these numbers represent a decrease in friction as the engine breaks-in.
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Mazda Miata Cylinder Head Pressure Test
Check out this Miata cylinder as it is pressure tested by John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Testing Engine Vacuum on the Simtester
John's at it again, this time he's explaining how engine vacuum is measured on his Simtester.
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Todd's 350 Chevy Engine... It's Alive!!!
We did all of the machine work here @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine on this 350 Chevy engine, including: thermal cleaning, cylinder honing, balance rotating assembly, etc... Now it's time to let'r rip! www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
SBC Valve Guide Installation
John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine describes how to replace valve guides on the popular small block Chevrolet cylinder head. www.engine-machining.com
Automotive Connecting Rods 101
John Edwards discusses the various types of connecting rods found in modern engines. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
VW Drag Racing Piston Lightening
Follow along as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D lightens a set of forged pistons for Robert Kong's hot Karmen-Ghia drag machine.
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Chevy Short Block Sim Test
This a Sim Test of a SBC without the heads. Some customers Like to put their own heads on. About the only thing one can check here is oil pressure, and to make sure everything is moving correctly. This customer was a nickle & dimer. This short block, I believe was for a dirt track car; The customer didn't even want main studs. It's kind of cool to see the pistons move here.
How-To Machine a Chevy 350 V8 Small Block Engine
Chris Duke from Motorz TV http://www.motorz.tv takes our Chevy 350 small block to the machine shop to show you the process of machining a block. Special guest Britt Bostick from NuTech Engine Systems.
Show notes: http://www.motorz.tv/machine-shop/
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Watch the complete Chevy 350 engine rebuild series:
1. Tear Down: http://youtu.be/LZO1fWVxN4c
2. Machine Shop: http://youtu.be/e3r3wRBoXkk
3. Bottom End: http://youtu.be/gfrYWKi78zc
4. Top End: http://youtu.be/g46s-Vr4Br0
5. Finale: http://youtu.be/mvJNMN-oP68
Redneck 454 piston modification
Blew up chevy 454 big block. piston to valve clearance problem.
Redneck valve relief grinding on pistons with angle grinder for higher lift cam.
