Cooling System Confusion Can Lead to Contentious Comebacks
They may or may not have had some type of formalized education – yet, they may be well versed and very savvy but have not had the infield experience as of yet. They are not necessarily young, just new to the world of engines. For them (and even for the veterans), let me give you
GM 8.1L Ring References
Type the word "ring" in the Google search engine and get beyond all thestuff that is being sold and you will be amazed at how many occurrencesthere are. It is mind boggling. There is even a site that monitors andarchives data relevant to planetary rings. You can’t talk about rings and not mention the Olympic
In Chrysler
The trouble with timing goes on and on. However when it comes to the right timing on engines, especially single and dual overhead camshaft engines, it is absolutely critical to be correct. There are very few OHC engines that are not interference, either, so you are very motivated to making certain that camshaft timing is
Big Block Chevy Cam Identification
While turning the distributor during diagnosis process your customer noticed the other four cylinders would start running and theoriginal four go dead. Now, since it is a big block I truly understooda phrase that my brother always used: "There is no substitute for cubicinches," because it did actually run on either of the four cylindersets.
Proper Oil Recycling Techniques are Good for Business, Environment
In the city, most things are in close proximity, whether it’s the grocery store, cleaners, restaurants or even a gas station or oil changefacility. Get out into the country, though, and no matter what you wantyou are going to have to drive a bit to get there. Similarly, practices are a bit different in the
Well there is a “rat poison” for engines that is used regularly and daily in nearly any installation shop and by DIYers. SURFACE CONDITIONING DISCS, often referred to as cookies within the shop environment, were originally designed for use in the auto body shop, I believe. Here is where the problem lies when using them
‘Focus’ On Correct Blocks For Ford 2.0L Build Success
In fact, the block choices per application remind me of the "Mounds" and "Almond Joy" candy bars: sometimes you feel like a nut sometimes you don’t; only in this case sometimes you have crankcase ventilation open and sometimes you don’t. So let’s take a look at what we have found to this point and see
Identifying Ford 4.6L Engine Front Covers
The first cover we’ll discuss is used on the 2001-2004 Van, 2002Expedition and 2002-2004 Ford F-150. It is Ford p/n 2L3Z-6019-AA.Before I mention the cover, I must remind you that 2004 was atransitional year for Ford, and the 2004 F-150 is the Heritage bodystyle. You need to pay attention to that or you will end
Understanding The Differences, Challenges Between Crankshaft Position Sensors
I have suggested to you to watch for this and make sure that you have that, and encouraged you to be certain that it is indexed to this position and so on. But I don’t believe that I have ever written about watching out for damaged as-cast reluctor rings, spark triggers or whatever other name
Cadillac 4.6L DOHC Cylinder Head and Block Cautions
The problem is cracking of the aluminum block casting around the cast iron liner (Figure 1). Knowing that this possibility exists, I strongly suggest that you take the time to make a close examination of the deck prior to doing any machining at all – and before you then spend numerous hours installing cylinder head
PCV System: Sometimes Things Just Have To
I am certain that each and every one of you have, at some time in your life, experienced the horrific event of having the “wind” knocked out of you. If you can remember back to the first time it ever happened, before you knew that you would in fact breathe again, it was like you
Rebuilding International DT466 Engine
There are not many of anything that you can call a Legend but the Navistar/International DT466 diesel engine has to fall into that category. If the 466 is not enduring I don’t know what is. The fact that you can bolt almost any part from a 466 built ’78-’93 or ’94-2004 on to one another