WD-40/SEMA Cares 1967 Camaro Raises $165K for Charity
The WD-40/SEMA Cares 1967 Camaro raised $165,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ on Jan. 17 and the proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares and Childhelp, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children.
WD-40 Carb and Throttle Body Parts Cleaner
To further meet the needs of automotive professionals, WD-40 Company is expanding its WD-40 Specialist line of products and will debut Carb/Throttle Body & Parts Cleaner at the SEMA Show October 30 – November 2.
WD-40 Company Celebrates 65th Anniversary
It can be found in four out of five American households, yet the ingredients in the household staple are known only to a handful of people across the globe – that’s why WD-40 Company pulled out all the stops recently enlisting the help of an armored vehicle and top-notch security to move its secret formula to a secure bank vault in celebration of the company’s 65th anniversary.
WD-40 Company Announces Three-Year Partnership with TechForce Foundation
WD-40 Company and TechForce Foundation have teamed up to support TechForce Foundation’s FutureTech Success initiative, an industry-wide effort to help solve the technician shortage in America.
WD-40 Company Searches for Trade Professionals
WD-40 Company is recruiting members in the automotive, construction, farming, maintenance, repair and operations fields to provide input on new WD-40 Brand products and uses, and to learn how to further help users get the job done right.
WD-40 Specialist Greases
Because using the right grease for the job can prevent expensive equipment damage, WD-40 Company has introduced WD-40 Specialist Greases, a family of convenient solutions for automotive, construction and farming professionals dealing with a variety of specialized lubrication challenges.
WD-40 Specialist Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant
To meet the needs of trade professionals with jobs requiring longer-lasting lubrication and corrosion protection that won’t run, drip or make a mess, WD-40 Company is launching the Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant to its WD-40 Specialist line of products.
WD-40 and Chip Foose Partner To Design New Ford Off-Road Truck For SEMA Charity
All work for the build program — an enhanced 2013 Ford F-150 Lariat — will be done at the recently built SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA, SAN DIEGO – Two of the biggest names in the automotive world are teaming up again – this time to design a custom off-road truck that will be the first
Shop Solutions March 2023
If I’m not using torque plates, I tape up both sides and trim out the bores. I use painter’s tape, which comes off easily and doesn’t leave any glue residue. I get much less oil in the spray washer this way.
Cortec EcoLine ELP All-Purpose Lubricant
EcoLine ELP is a high-performance biodegradable soy-based lubricant and penetrant for general purpose use. It is formulated from natural seed oils and select additives that offer lubricity and performance superior to conventional lubricants.
Machining Aluminum Engine Blocks
Aluminum engine blocks have been around for many years for both stock and performance applications. Aluminum has a number of advantages over cast iron, the most obvious one being weight.
Head & Block RESURFACING EQUIPMENT
Regardless of what type of engine work you do in your shop (stock, performance, diesel, marine or anything that comes in the door), you need the ability to surface heads and blocks. Deck surfaces on high mileage heads and blocks are often corroded, pitted, scratched and/or out-of-flat – especially if the engine blew a head
Head and Block Resurfacing Equipment
Regardless of what type of engine work you do in your shop (stock, performance, diesel, marine or anything that comes in the door), you need the ability to surface heads and blocks. Deck surfaces on high mileage heads and blocks are often corroded, pitted, scratched and/or out-of-flat – especially if the engine blew a head gasket or overheated.
Shop Solutions December 2015
Despite what you may believe, there is a way to recondition the so-called “cracked” rods, or powdered metal connecting rods. I use a media made of coal slag that can be found at most home improvement stores.
Shop Solutions November 2015
When assembling an engine, one of the most overlooked items is the timing chain sprocket alignment. The upper and lower gears should be installed and alignment checked with a straight edge. I have seen them as far as .020˝ off.
November 2014 Shop Solutions
One of the main problems with blocks that need to be align-bored is the lack of squish between the main cap and the block. What I am referring to is the interference fit between the cap and main register that holds the cap in alignment, and is the reason a light tap is needed to seat the cap. If the caps do not fit tight, the crank will not be held as solidly as it was intended, and also results in inconsistent bearing clearances.
Cutting Tools and Abrasives for Engine Work
When it comes to machining late model engines, tolerances are generally much tighter and finishes often have to be much smoother to meet original equipment specifications. If you’re doing performance work, there’s even less margin for error. Consequently, you need up-to-date equipment and tooling that can hold close tolerances and deliver high quality finishes while
3-IN-ONE Updates Packaging with Telescoping Marksman Spout
WD-40 Company has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-IN-ONE multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust, and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment, to provide users with more precise application of the same trusted 3-IN-ONE formula they’ve used for years. Providing 6 inches of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout
Cleaning Engine Blocks & Engine Cylinder Heads
Cleaning engine blocks and cylinder heads is just as important as the machining operations you will perform on the castings. You can’t do a thorough job of inspecting these parts if they are dirty, greasy or covered with paint or corrosion. Checking for cracks in cast iron heads and blocks requires a clean surface for
Assembly Oils, Greases and Lubes
In the October 2012 issue of Engine Builder, I wrote about engine assembly lubes and why you should consider using them. When I was asked to write another article to help engine builders better understand and select engine assembly lubes for their operation, at first I didn’t understand the assignment. I thought I had