I still like the Big Jim unit better though, its made of stainless steel and has a lifetime warranty....and it does come with a shaft to align the bushings and hoods if you want.......
I have no clue how to post photos.....everytime I try it never works right....
I still like the Big Jim unit better though, its made of stainless steel and has a lifetime warranty....and it does come with a shaft to align the bushings and hoods if you want.......
I have no clue how to post photos.....everytime I try it never works right....
I'm in the market for a brush hood alignment tool. I've finally invested in a lathe and now I feel that I can start my journey into tuning motors. I've got a couple of questions that I'm hoping you can help me with.
First off, My background is limited on motor tuning. I occasionally cut the comm on my motors and clean the motors before each weekend of racing but really no maintenance during the raceday as some.
I've never shimmed my motors but I've just picked up some shims to start that process.
Questions:
Brush hood alignment tools: What's good and what's not. Even though I hate to state this, cost is an issue and I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. I don't want one that will make me go out and buy a better one in six months. Any links or references are greatly appreciated.
Big Jims Book: Being a newb to real "hands on" motor tuning, is the investment in this book really worth it? Anyone know of a site that sells both the book as well as a hood alignment tool so I can save on some shipping?
Motor Shims: I've seen pheno....(spelling?) shims, teflon shims, and metal shims. Pro's and cons to either?
Thanks all for any help. I really appreciated your replies so please, I encourage you to add your 2 cents as the more replies the better I can average the responses.
You can go to motortuningsecrets.com and it will get you started in the world of motor tuning.As much as anyone tells you,always remember EACH AND EVERY MOTOR IS DIFFERENT.
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