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Rechecking Valve Jobs

In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris covers why it’s a good idea to always check the valve job on cylinder heads, even when they are brand new from the manufacturer.

Jobs of the Week 7-15-19

Oakley Motorsports, BES Racing Engines and Noonan Race Engineering are all seeking qualified candidates to come work for their shops. Do you fit the bill?

Blue Collar? No, NEW Collar Jobs Redefining Labor Day

TechForce Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on championing students to and through their technical education and into careers as professional transportation technicians, has launched its Because I’m a Tech campaign (hashtag #becauseimatech) to coincide with Labor Day. The campaign is designed to educate teens and parents that there’s more than one road to success, that a technical education and career is

Jobs of the Week – April 16-20

It’s tough to find good help sometimes, especially when it comes to technical jobs like those in the engine building industry. We want to help you find those qualified, skilled employees that will better your business. Here are the available jobs this week.

How Will the New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact Your Business?

The late-2017 tax overhaul known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the most sweeping change to the federal tax code in at least 30 years. It calls for lowering individual and corporate tax rates, repealing many tax credits and deductions, enhancing the child tax credit, boosting business write-offs, and more. The law

Keeping Valve Jobs Profitable

Okay, so head work accounts for a large percentage of your business. But is it as profitable as it should be or could be? Do you have a good handle on cylinder head related costs (parts, labor and cleaning)? Are the employees who are doing the head work competent and productive? Is your valve guide

Babcox Media Launches Aftermarketjobs.com

For aftermarket employers, AftermarketJobs.com offers a cost-effective resource for promoting open positions within their companies, while at the same time directly reaching prospective employees who are already involved in this dynamic and competitive market. AftermarketJobs.com will be managed by veteran Babcox sales executive Karen Kaim.   Officially launched on May 1, AftermarketJobs.com offers the ability

GM to Add 483 Jobs at Spring Hill Engine Plant

GeneralMotors Co. has said it will spend $483 million and add 483 jobs to itspowertrain complex in Spring Hill, TN, for building current- andnext-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines. According to GM, the additional work will bring the amount of its newU.S. investment to almost $2.9 billion, along with the 7,417 jobs thatGM has created or retained

Ford Invests $155 Million in Fuel-Efficient Engines; Adds Jobs with Cleveland Plant No. 1 Upgrade

Ford Motor Co. is investing $155 million and adding60 jobs at its Cleveland, OH, operations to build a newfuel-efficient V6 engine for the 2011 Mustang, which has highway fuelefficiency of 30 mpg on the highway and 305 hp. The investment and jobs at Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 bringsthe company’s investment in powertrain engineering

Chrysler Group LLC to Invest $179 Million in Jobs for Michigan, Fuel Efficient Engines for North America

ChryslerGroup LLC will invest $179 million to launch production of an advancedtechnology, fuel-efficient engine for the North American market, whichwill be built at the company’s Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance(GEMA) plant in Michigan. The investment will create up to 573 new jobs industry-wide, including up to 155 new Chrysler Group jobs. The GEMA plant, located in

Machine Maintenance: Be Straight With Your Jobs By Being Level With Your Machines

Before we get into the meat of this article, let me say thanks to all the fine folks who sent pictures of their shop pets in machine shops around the world. There are some good-looking shop pets out there. Let Me Level With You! Are we on the level? Are you half a bubble off?

Dirty Jobs Host Mike Rowe to Give Keynote Address at The Work Truck Show 2009

In a speech that’s sureto convince everyone present that they’ve got it good no matter whattheir job description, Mike Rowe, host and producer of the DiscoveryChannel’s Dirty Jobs TV series, will give the keynote address at TheWork Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck EquipmentAssociation (NTEA) Convention. Rowe’s presentation will take place at the

Performance Valve Jobs Are Easy With The Right Tools And Specifications

  It is easy to do a performance three or four angle valve job, but it is very difficult to find a shop to properly do one for you. Well, I will explain to you the proper way to do a great performance valve job either using stones or pre-shaped three or four angle carbide

High Performance Valve Jobs

Valve jobs are like a number of other automotive machining operations

Connecting Rod Stress

Connecting rods are subject to constant stress through extreme tensile and compressive loads, each one tied to a different aspect of operation.

Thousands Oppose California’s Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales

SEMA members and industry consumers send EPA over 5,000 letters in opposition to ACC II Waiver

Cummins Announces Next Gen X15 Diesel Engine

Cummins Inc. has announced it will launch its most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever. As the next product in the Cummins HELM 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15 will be compliant with U.S. EPA and CARB 2027 aligned regulations at launch. The next generation X15 diesel engine in North America will serve the heavy-duty

Hendrick Motorsports Partners with GROB Systems

Hendrick Motorsports and GROB Systems Inc. have teamed up for a synergistic partnership to bring precision 5-Axis GROB machines to the Concord, NC campus of the 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions.  GROB has been a developer and manufacturer of machines and production lines for over 90 years. GROB 350a and 550a machining centers will make a significant impact on

The Importance of a Good Valve Job

The valve job ensures the mating surfaces of the valves and the seats properly control the air/fuel mixture.

Getting Better Cylinder Head Airflow

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.