Shop Solutions February 2021
If you work on any high-power adder or high-rpm engines, chances are you will see some fretting on the bottoms of main caps and the backside of the upper rod bearing.
VP44 6.7L Cummins Engine
After a cracked block killed a customer’s 5.9L Cummins, Torque Factory salvaged the parts they could and rebuilt a 6.7L Cummins to get the customer’s ’99 Dodge 3500 dually up and running again. See what went into the build.
SEMA360 Manufacturer Showcase Applications Now Open
Manufacturers of automotive specialty equipment may now submit applications at www.semashow.com/360/manufacturer.html to participate in SEMA360, the exclusive trade-only online marketplace taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020. Created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, SEMA360 will connect manufacturers with qualified worldwide resellers and media. “With a
3.6 Smoothbore Charger 6.2L Cummins
Starting out with local, small sled pulling events, Jesse Gillespie of Pro Tech Diesel quickly elevated his game from the 2.6 class to 3.0 and now this 3.6 smoothbore charger 6.2L Cummins engine, which cranks out nearly 1,700 horsepower! Find out what went into making this sled pulling beast. Diesel of the Week is sponsored by AMSOIL.
Are Carburetors Dead?
The carburetor market has evolved right along with the ever-changing technology that surrounds it, driven by the need to stay relevant and remain a viable option for those looking to win races.
Lucas Oil Red “N” Tacky Grease
Lucas Oil Red “N” Tacky Grease, now available in an easy-to-grip aerosol spray can, provides a high-quality grease for automotive, agricultural, and industrial uses.
SEMA Hall of Fame Names Three New Members
Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore will receive the automotive specialty equipment industry’s highest honor as the newest members of the SEMA Hall of Fame.
1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 Engine
Mitchell Wilson recently had a first time customer get referred to his shop, Engineered Performance, to do the engine work on a 1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 engine. The build presented a unique challenge and Wilson jumped at the opportunity. Find out what it took to turn this vintage engine into a modern-day performance motor.
Help Wanted: Engine Parts Group Seeks New President
It’s not exactly the traditional entry level engine builder job posting, but there’s an opening at Engine Parts Group, Inc. (EPGI), headquarters in Wheat Ridge, CO. The national engine parts distribution group is seeking a new president. As president, the ideal candidate reports to EPGI’s Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall direction
365 cid Dodge R5P7 NASCAR Engine
Never heard of the La Carrera Panamericana? Neither had Scott Eatmon of Eatmon Racing Engines. But that didn’t stop him from building this 365 cid Dodge R5P7 NASCAR engine for a new customer looking to enter the Mexican endurance race this October. Find out the full details of this engine with a NASCAR history.
A History Lesson in Pontiac V8 Power
From 1935 until 1954, you could get a Pontiac with a flathead six or a flathead straight eight. The company was a bit slow in following other manufacturers in adopting the overhead-valve V8.
Industry Still Strong, Say Readers – Engine Builder Readers Tell Us Business Has Changed, But Opportunity Still Remains
For more than 50 years, Babcox Media has covered the rebuilding industry on a monthly basis. At least 633 issues of Automotive Rebuilder and, since 2000, Engine Builder has been dedicated to the business of machining, building, rebuilding and remanufacturing engines. In our very first issue, we made the promise that we would be devoted
Industry Still Strong, Say Readers
Engine Builder readers tell us business has changed, but opportunity still remains.
Dart’s Maskin Inducted Into Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Among this year’s inductees into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame is Dart Machinery founder Richard Maskin. Following his success as a drag racer, crew chief and engine builder, Maskin went on to establish Dart as a leader in race engine components manufacturing.
Art Chrisman Receives the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
Few names in hot rodding and drag racing carry the cachet of Art Chrisman. The Petersen Automotive Museum honored him with the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual SEMA Awards Breakfast.
Chevy LS Family of Engines
This new engine family had the same bore spacing as the original small block, but that’s the only thing that stayed the same. The Gen III engine was smaller and lighter, it made more horsepower and torque per cubic inch, created fewer emissions and got better fuel mileage than the Chevy 350 it replaced. It was designed to be built in multiple displacements from day one so it could be used in a wide variety of cars and trucks later on.
Performance V6 and Four Bangers
Any engine builder worth his or her torque wrench keeps their eyes open. They’re looking for anything and everything to make work easier, better and, of course, more profitable. When it comes to the number of cylinders in the motors they build, are they looking at performance-dedicated six and four cylinder engines as a viable source of income?
Hemi Legend Tom Hoover Passes Away at 85
The man credited as the “Father of the Hemi,” who also helped develop the Max Wedge, the 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda, and the 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck, has died. Tom Hoover, who joined Chrysler in 1955, passed away on April 30 after a long illness. He was 85.
Mr. Gasket MLS Head Gaskets
Performance automotive manufacturing company, Mr. Gasket, has announced its complete line of high quality Multi-Layered Steel (MLS) Head Gaskets for a wide range of domestic engines. These gaskets provide improved protection for high-compression, turbo and supercharged applications.
Turning Over Industrial Engine Business
Engine builders today are diversifying their businesses in order to maintain a healthy, steady stream of business and cash flow. One such area of opportunity lies within the industrial engine market. Industrial engines are a broad category that essentially covers any off road engine. Read how your shop can get in on the action.
