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Suzuki Samurai, Jeep Cherokee, Mini Cooper, and Chevy Gen1 and LS Engine Machining

March 9th, 2018|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here's some pics of random engines we're doing machine work and rebuilds to right now. The aluminum four cylinder block is for a Suzuki Samurai which we are shortblocking. The cast iron four cylinder block [...]

Clogged and Plugged Radiator Core Tubes From Bad Antifreeze and Broken Down Coolant

March 6th, 2018|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here's some pics of the inside of a radiator after the tanks, or what most people call end caps, have been removed. As you can see, the tubes, which many people refer to as cores, [...]

Cylinder Head Surface Finish, Valve Recession, and Bronze Injector Sleeves

March 6th, 2018|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here's some closeup shots of the surfaces of some cylinder heads after we've machined them. The first two pics are of a diesel cylinder head which depicts the proper surface finish of the deck of [...]

Generac Stationary Generator Genset Radiator Repair Recore With A New Core From Rocore

March 6th, 2018|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here's some before and after pics of a Generac stationary generator genset radiator we recored with a new heavy duty core from Rocore. The original core was only a three row which was heavily plugged [...]

Las Vegas Machine Shop Cylinder Boring and Honing, Cylinder Head Rebuilding and Repair, and R&R Pistons On Connecting Rods

March 6th, 2018|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here's some random pics of some machining jobs we have going on. The first two pics are a GM LS 6.0 V8 engine block that we are thermal cleaning, blasting, and then the cylinders need [...]

Caterpillar 793C Folded Core Radiator Picked Up For Repair and Rebuilding

March 5th, 2018|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here's some pics of a Caterpillar 793C haul truck radiator we picked up from one of the mines. The 793C radiator has sixty individual folded radiator cores. For all your heavy equipment and mining radiator, [...]

Volkswagen Aluminum Cylinder Head Valve Job and Surface Repairing and Rebuilding

March 5th, 2018|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here's some before and after pics of a couple of Volkswagen cylinder heads. These heads came in for complete repair and rebuilding so they both got a complete valve job and surface with some new [...]

Komatsu WA1200 Loader Mesabi Style Radiator and Oil Cooler Pressure Testing In The Test Tank

March 5th, 2018|Categories: Industrial & Heavy Equipment|

Here's some pics of a Komatsu WA1200 loader mesabi style radiator and oil cooler in our test tank being pressure tested. After we rebuild a radiator or oil cooler we put them through a rigorous [...]

Komatsu WA1200 Loader L and M Mesabi Style Radiator and Oil Cooler Repair and Rebuild

March 4th, 2018|Categories: Industrial & Heavy Equipment|

Here's some pics of a Komatsu WA1200 loader radiator and oil cooler assembly we overhauled. This unit is an L&M Mesabi style which has over a couple thousand individual tubes. Motor Mission Machine & Radiator [...]

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