Machine Shop

Kubota Bobcat Diesel Engine Repair, Machine Work, & Engine Parts

This is a small four cylinder Kubota diesel engine that came in for repair and machine work. This engine is out of a Bobcat skidsteer. We performed a cleaning, magnaflux for cracks, and inspection before we did a bore & hone to the cylinders for new oversize pistons. We then did a surface [...]

2017-06-19T05:26:51+00:00April 25th, 2017|Machine Shop|

348 409 V8 Chevy Engine Block Bore & Hone For Oversize Pistons

This is a 348 cid Chevy V8 engine block that came in to have the cylinders bored & honed for some new oversize pistons. The 348 is the smaller version of the infamous 409. The 348 & 409 engines are unique because the cylinder heads are flat on their surfaces much like a [...]

2017-06-26T03:48:57+00:00April 11th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Overheated & Cracked Caterpillar C11 Diesel Cylinder Head

Here's a pic of an inline six cylinder diesel cylinder head that came in for a hot tank, magnaflux, pressure test, & inspection. The cylinder head is a Caterpillar C11 and has developed a crack due to overheating. Good maintenance on the radiator and cooling system could have prevented this expensive & catastrophic [...]

2017-03-30T14:32:11+00:00March 30th, 2017|Machine Shop|

1957 Cadillac 365 V8 Engine Rebuild & Restoration

This is a progress post of a 1957 Cadillac 365 cubic inch V8 engine we're rebuilding. The pics in this post show the crankshaft, which we did a grind and polish to, laying in the block. With the crank installed in the block we are checking the main bearing oil clearances. Then there [...]

2017-07-20T20:14:59+00:00March 29th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Edelbrock Aluminum Cylinder Heads Valve Job & Surface With Comp Cams Stainless Valves

Here's some pics of a pair of Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads that came in for a valve job & surface. Along with the valve job we machined the valve seats for some new oversize stainless steel valves from Competition Cams. We also machined the valve spring seats of the heads for some valve [...]

2017-06-26T03:59:10+00:00March 29th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Las Vegas Machine Shop Chevy GM LS Engine Block Bore and Hone

Engine machining can be a boring job!! This is a Chevy - GM LS base engine block that came in to have it's cylinders bored and honed for some new oversize DNJ pistons and rings. We first hot tank the block to remove any dirt, grease, & grime. We then mount the block [...]

2017-03-30T01:17:48+00:00March 29th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Two Stroke Motorcycle ATV Press Together Crank Rod & Pin Kit Rebuild & Balancing

This is a two stroke motorcycle crankshaft that came in for repair. 2-stroke cranks are usually a pressed together unit meaning that the counterweights of the crank are pressed onto the connecting rod pin. So a connecting rod & pin kit is puchased. We then disassemble the crank in the press and then [...]

2017-03-28T19:55:26+00:00March 28th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Clark Forklift Nissan K21 Aluminum Cylinder Head Valve Job & Surface With Headset

This is an aluminum cylinder head that came in for a complete 3-angle valve job & surface rebuild. The cylinder head is off of a Nissan K21 engine that powers a Clark forklift. We also supplied our customer with a complete head gasket set. Motor Mission Machine & Radiator 5435 Desert Point Dr. [...]

2017-03-26T17:59:41+00:00March 26th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Aluminum Cylinder Head Pressure Test & Surfacing For Fel-Pro MLS Head Gasket

This is an aluminum OHC cylinder head with 4 valves per cylinder that came in for a hot tank cleaning, pressure test for cracks & leaks, and to have it's surfaced milled for a Fel-Pro MLS (multi layer steel) head gasket. For all of your cylinder head machining & rebuilding needs please give [...]

2017-03-26T17:24:55+00:00March 26th, 2017|Machine Shop|

Engine Block Cylinder Boring, Honing, & Deck Surfacing Machine Shop Work

Here's some random GM, Chevy, & Ford cylinder blocks that we have done some machine work to. The inline 6-cylinder engine is a GM 207cid that we did a bore & hone to on the cylinders. Then there is a 289 Ford small block that is ready to get its housing bore align [...]

2017-06-26T04:37:42+00:00March 23rd, 2017|Machine Shop|