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This week I've done a lot of link bars, and it's taken me a lot longer than usual because I've been drilling and tapping them in addition to cutting, facing to length, skimming and chamfering. Also had two sets (4 each) of steering knuckles that needed clearance bored for axle clearance. Doesn't...

Last week I worked diligently on my hydro boost order until completed, and started testing units while I was finishing the modifications on the remainder of the batch. Then I faced .120" off 40 each M16 and M18 hydraulic fittings. Finished the work week doing a big order of link bars. Got home...

Friday I finished up a batch of link bars and began a batch of hydro boost units. One thing I'm noticing, and it's hard to explain without pictures, but the pivot fork inside these reman units we get is supposed to slide into a grooved cup that's installed on the spool valve. This fork attaches...

Without a doubt, I'm enjoying the machine work vastly over auto repair. I still have some long days, but ultimately I like going to work in the morning, and you can't put a price on that.

This week has been quite busy for me at work. I've drilled, tapped, skimmed and chamfered aluminum link bars. I've had an order of 12 unit bearing assemblies that needed to be changed from 14mm studs on one bolt pattern to 9/16" studs on a smaller pattern. The smaller pattern gets drilled on the...

I'm going to check them out. Thank you!

2002 Dodge Durango 4.7 Magnum V8 Out: unknown oil, Fram Extra Guard PH16 filter In: Super Tech 5K 10w30, Mopar MO-090 filter

Yesterday I did the work on the neighbor's 2002 Durango. 4.7 magnum received spark plugs, ignition coils, air filter, PCV valve, and an oil change. Also did laundry and got a little work out in.

Biggest issue I've had material wise is drilling 304 stainless. It eats up drill bit ends and does everything it can to harden as you drill. The procedure I do on it is technically coring, but our coring bit is only like 3-4" long, and we need to come in about 8-10". I've been told a coring bit...

2011 Ford F-150 3.5 Ecoboost V6 Out: unknown oil, Motorcraft FL500S filter In: Castrol GTX High Mileage 10w30, Motorcraft FL500S filter

This week I've been making aluminum spacers, link bars, and doing other assorted lathe projects at work. One such project was clearance boring two pairs of steering knuckles. The axles shafts they use don't clear the stock hole, each one needs anywhere from .150-.180" removed for clearance. Also...

Spinning up lots of stainless this week. They've asked me to go full time and I'm going to do it. Right now I'm working on a stubby bottle Coors Banquet and hanging out with the yard cats.

With the shear stability in mind, seems like this might be a good OPE oil in addition to being a robust lube for flat tappet camshaft engines.

Spun a bunch of aluminum this week at work. Productive. Pressure washed the truck yesterday evening before dark. Today I'm going to hit the gym after doing some household chores, tomorrow I've got a cookout to go to for a friend's retirement party.

2013 Chevrolet Impala 3.6 V6 Out: unknown oil, AcDelco PF48E filter In: Havoline synthetic 5w30, AcDelco PF48E filter 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3 Vortec V6 Out: unknown oil, Fram Extra Guard PH3980 filter In: Castrol GTX High Mileage 10w30, AcDelco PF52E filter

Yesterday I did an oil change, tire rotation and brake inspection on my neighbor's 2013 Chevrolet Impala, then the same on their 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Both had plenty of pad life left. Free of charge since they sprung for the cookout and supplied their own oil and filters.

Thursday I finished up my batch of hydro boost units. All held 1500 psi and didn't leak. Spent the rest of the day deburring steel spacers. Yesterday I went to a neighbor's fourth of July cookout for BBQ ribs and homemade ice cream 😋

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 Vortec V8 Out: unknown oil, Purolator Tech filter In: Mobil 1 EP 5w30, Fram Tough Guard TG10060 filter

Yesterday and Monday was more link bars and hydro boost mods. Short week this week as we're off for the fourth. Sunday I did a PM service on a neighbor's daughter's 13 Chevy Tahoe. Oil change, front pads and rotors, air filter, tire rotation.

Yesterday I cut more link bars and started another batch of hydro boost units for modding. I'm taking today off as I have early access to an estate sale.