Connecting rods are subject to constant stress through extreme tensile and compressive loads, each one tied to a different aspect of operation.
Understanding Compressive and Tensile Loads
Many consider the connecting rod one of the hardest working components in an engine, and there doesn’t appear to be too many lining up to dispute the claim. Connecting rods are subject to constant stress through extreme tensile and compressive loads, each one tied to a different aspect of operation.
The balance of a rotating assembly is critical in every aspect and for every engine.
From the high-performance powerplants propelling Top Fuel dragsters to the subdued engines found in family sedans and grocery getters, each crank must be tailored to, and appropriate for, its specific application.
I always keep a pair of needle nose pliers and a small, straight screwdriver in my blast cabinet to hold small parts when blasting.
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Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance walks you through degreeing a camshaft and checking valve-to-piston clearance.
After a customer wanted a Steve Morris Engines’ SMX in an LS version, Steve saw the upside and potential in the market, and a challenge to build a better LS.
The valve job ensures the mating surfaces of the valves and the seats properly control the air/fuel mixture.
When it comes to improving horsepower and rpm, airflow has a lot to do with it, and it seems the job is one that’s never finished.