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Engine Builder Issue: June, 2010
Cylinder Sleeves and Liners
To save weight, many late model engines have aluminum blocks, some of which are sleeveless and rely on high silicon alloys or special cylinder surface coatings to resist wear. Others, such as GM’s LS series, come with cast-in-place dry sleeves.
2010 Machine Shop Market Profile Part 1
It is 2010, and in the movie world, that is “the year we make contact.” If you remember the sequel to the classic Stanley Kubrick movie of Arthur C. Clarke’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” you’ll realize things haven’t turned out quite as predicted.
The Evolution of Diesel Piston Designs
While basic design has remained the same, new materials and manufacturing methods have been the critical component that has allowed pistons to survive the great stress requirements of these engines.
Rally and Off-Road Racing Engines
Getting dirty can be devilishly profitable.
Cleaning Up In The Shop
For good or bad, things continue to change in this industry. Want proof? Check out part one of 2010 Engine Builder’s Machine Shop Market Profile. With all the changes, though, one thing remains the same: engines get dirty and you can’t really do your...
A View From The Summit
Bearing manufacturers join Engine Builder editors for frank discussion on bearing design and selection.
Fuel For Thought About Diesel Formulations
Since 2007, the anatomy of diesel fuel at the pumps has changed. And with these changes there are legitimate concerns that diesel vehicle owners (and engine builders) need to be aware of.
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