Found the problem w/850 Sedan...


After some investigation I found that the #1 exhaust valve was pulling thru the valve retainer. See how I fixed the problem in about an hour and I didn't remove the head!!! www.engine-machining.com


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Fiat X1/9 Pistons & Connecting Rods


This video will show some of the modifications that are made by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine on a 1500cc Fiat X1/9 (Punto Marea) connecting rods and new forged JE pistons. www.engine-machining.com 949-631-6376


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Broken Bolt Removal-Part 2.mp4


Watch as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine drills out a broken bolt on a BBC cylinder head. (949) 631-6376


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Chevrolet Thermal Engine Cleaning Process


This video demonstrates the Sunnen Thermal Cleaning system that was used to clean a small block (SBC) Chevrolet engine block by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376. Your comments appreciated! john@engine-machining.com


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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. www.engine-machining.com


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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


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Boss 429 Cylinder Head Straightening


John Edwards discusses how he uses a thermal cleaning oven to straighten excessively warped aluminum cylinder heads at his Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine Shop. www.Engine-Machining.com


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Cam Bearing Installation on a Ford FE Block


John Edwards demonstrates how to install cam bearings in a 428 Ford engine for a Shelby GT500K @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine, call (949) 631-6376 for more info. www.engine-machining.com


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Jet Ski Big Bore Machining


John's at it again with another machining project, this time he's machining a Yamaha 700 engine out of a Jet Ski. Watch as he machines the block for a big bore kit. www.Engine-Machining.com (949) 631-6376


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LS Engine on Simtester @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine


We have an LS-3 on the Simtester for a low stress break-in to ensure that the lubrication system is pre-lubed and ready for action. www.engine-machining.com


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FATR 33 Back on ETCG


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240 Volvo Cylinder Head Repair


Follow along as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine repairs a damaged Volvo cylinder head. www.Engine-Machining.com


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324 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Cylinder Head Rebuilding


John Edwards discusses how he rebuilt a set of Olds Rocket 88 cylinder heads including a big valve conversion @ Costa Mesa R&D - 949.631.6376 www.Engine-Machining.com


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Subaru Sleeve Installation


Another race prep modification that is performed by John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine is to install a set of ductile iron sleeves in the Subaru engine. Check out how its done. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376


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Piston&Rod-Assembly.wmv


See how John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D assembles pistons and connecting rods with a Sunnen rod heater. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376


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Connecting Rod Weight Reduction


Here's another weight reduction method used by John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. Check it out! www.engine-machining.com


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Subaru STi Block Honing


A Subaru STi block being honed on the Sunnen CV-616 by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine for a set of Wiseco forged pistons. The engine will receive a GT45 turbocharger to increase performance. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376


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850 Valve Spring Pockets.wmv


See how a Fiat Abarth cylinder head is modified for bee-hive valve springs by John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. www.engine-machining.com (949) 621-6376


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Land Rover Cylinder Head Repair


Watch as John @ Copsta Mesa R&D Automotive Machine straightens a Land Rover cylinder head. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376


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Automotive Connecting Rods 101


John Edwards discusses the various types of connecting rods found in modern engines. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376


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Stripped Thread Repair


Watch John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine repair a stripped oil line feed in a motorcycle cylinder head. www.Engine-Machining.com


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BMW Cylinder Head Resurfacing


A 6-cyl high performance BMW cylinder head being resurfaced on the Sunnen HBS-1300 to correct a warp condition and surface finish measurement with a profilometer by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine, (949) 631-6376 www.engine-machining.com


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Subaru Flywheel lightening and Balancing


Watch John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine as he lightens and balances a brand new Subaru flywheel on the Sunnen DCB 750 balancer. www.engine-machining.com 949-631-6376


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Nissan SR20-DET Block Resurfacing


John Edwards discusses some of the reasons why aluminum blocks require resurfacing and how it's done on the Sunnen HBS-1300 @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine 949.631.6376 www.engine-machining.com


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Honda B18 Block Resurfacing


A Honda Acura B18 block is resurfaced on the Sunnen HBS-1300 at Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine by John Edwards and the surface finish is measured with a surftester. www.engine-machining.com 949-631-6376 B18A B18B B18C K20 K24


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Subaru SVX Sleeved Block Resurfacing


John Edwards discusses block resurfacing after sleeving a Subaru SVX block, and the differences between open and closed deck blocks. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376


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VW Cylinder Honing with Torque Plate


Watch as John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine discusses how to hone air-cooled VW cylinders for roundness using a special torque-plate fixture. www.engine-machining.com 949-631-6376


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Mitsubishi Evolution Block Resurfacing


John Edwards discusses how he resurfaces a Mitsubishi Evolution block on his Sunnen resurfacer @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376. www.engine-machining.com


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