Shop Solutions September 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
September 2022 Shop Solutions
September tricks and tips for the shop!
Shop Solutions September 2021
In the event you come up missing a set screw or oil galley plug and need to finish a job, one can be quickly made by threading the head of a stainless-steel hex-socket head cap screw
Engine of the Week September 2020 Recap
In this recap of September’s performance engines, we look at the details of a 452 cid SB2 Small Block Chevy engine built by Gibbons Motorsports; a 520 cid Hemi ProCharged Pro Mod engine built by Pro Line Racing; a Turbocharged Evo 9 engine built by Raw Power Motorworks; a 612 cid Blown Pro Street Big
Diesel of the Week September 2020 Recap
In our recap of September diesel engines, we take a look at the details of a Stage 2 6.7L Twin Turbo Cummins built by Chuckles Garage & Freedom Racing Engines; a 3.6 Class Duramax Pulling Engine built by Baillie Diesel; a Super Stock 6.7L Cummins built by O’Bryant Diesel Service; and a Triple Turbo 5.9L
Shop Solutions September 2020
A simple way to chuck pistons into the lathe is to make a draw rod assembly that goes through the head stock of the lathe.
SCORE’s Baja 500 Now Happening in September
Responding to further analysis of information and forecasts for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Mexican authorities, race teams and sponsors, SCORE International has announced new dates and a different venue for the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The iconic race will be held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico,
Shop Solutions – September 2019
Industry Tips and Tricks
Engine Pro Shop Solutions – September 2018
DON’T SKIP THE DETAILS Sometimes it is just the little details that add up – and cleaning is key! Taking the time to use a little ATF to wipe your new piston rings down before assembly can help keep dirt and debris out of your new engine. Multiply this by the number of parts that
Motovicity’s Speed Ring Returns to M1 in September
Building off the success of its first Michigan event last year, Motovicity’s Speed Ring returns this fall. The weekend will see two race events, a time-attack event and a two-car head-to-head lap battle.
September 2017 Shop Solutions
In our shop we seem to constantly be moving cylinder heads around. First, from arrival at the door to a tear down bench, then to the jet wash, to a storage shelf, to benches to be worked on and then to benches to be assembled. To do it all efficiently, we have three 34” tall 4-wheel carts.
Shop Solutions September 2016
I make my own large threaded repair bushing from tapered pipe thread oil galley plugs, with an internal hex. The material of these plugs is hard enough to tap clean threads into, and very similar to your cast iron block or head.
Hot Rod Drag Week Coming to Norwalk in September
From Sept. 11-16, 2016, the 12th annual HOT ROD Drag Week puts an unprecedented 400 cars through a grueling test over five days of drag racing through four cities in the Midwest, starting and ending in Hebron, Ohio. Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is the host drag strip for Day 2 of racing.
Weekend on the Edge to be Held in September
The annual celebration of all things diesel is set to impress yet again in 2016. Edge will host Weekend on the Edge on September 17, 2016, in Ogden, UT. Attendees and spectators from across the country will be on hand to experience the best in diesel performance.
Shop Solutions September 2015
Several types of Honda heads have a rocker panel with a set of three rockers together. These rockers have pins that can easily fall out and be lost once the rocker panel is removed from the cylinder head. Before removing the panel, use a small wire to hold the three rockers together.
September 2014 Shop Solutions
One of the most important factors in engine bearing design is a proper fit between the bearing and housing. Except for thrust washers, nearly all bearings are an interference fit. This means the bearing is slightly larger than the hole it fits into. In bushings, we refer to this as “Press Fit.”
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2013
Authors of Shop Solutions published in each issue of Engine Builder Magazine are awarded a prepaid $100 Visa gift card. Shop Solutions may also be submitted to [email protected]. Cylinder Sleeve Flange Failures May Go Unnoticed Cylinder sleeve flange failures may go unnoticed if the sleeve body stays in position, but if it is pulled down
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces 65 New Part Numbers in September
The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy duty applications. New part numbers are now available for the following products: Engine Camshaft Bearing Sets, Connecting Rod Bearings, Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Sets and Thrust Washer Sets, Engine Pistons, Piston Ring Sets, Piston Pins and Piston Sleeve Assemblies, Piston Skirts,
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark the 5thanniversary for the Shop Solutions column, and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Send your favorite Shop Solution to
Rottler to Host Open House and AERA Tech Conference in September
There will be live machine demonstrations on Rottler’s entire range as well as technical seminars in conjunction with the AERA Regional Tech & Skills Conference on Friday and Saturday. The open house and tech conference is a FREE event. It is recommended that attendees RSVP early to enter the travel raffle. First Prize is round-trip