Valve and Guide Material, Selection Update
Today’s engines are being designed with more valves per cylinder with smaller valves to reduce valve train weight and increase intake volume. Cylinder heads typically require valve guide and seat work to restore compression and oil control if you are rebuilding the heads. For the valve to seat properly and to gain the most power
Performance Marine – Is It the Last Engine Frontier?
It is said to be one of the last great open frontiers. Many experts say that it’s just about the last place on Earth where there are no rules to confine speed or size. It’s a place that has lured men with adventure and danger for centuries and now may be calling you, the engine
MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC receives E.R.I. Outstanding Service Award
MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC received the prestigious E.R.I. “OutstandingService Award” during the annual E.R.I. convention on Saturday, October24, 2009 in Toronto. Each year, E.R.I., a large machine shop buying group in Canada, selects a candidate for its “Outstanding Service Award” based on a national poll of the entire E.R.I. membership. The “Outstanding Service Award” recognizes
Ford Racing To Debut New FR9 NASCAR Engine for Talladega
After months of anticipation, Ford Racing has announced that the FR9 engine will make its debut under the hood of Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion and David Ragan’s No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion in this weekend’s Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. “I’m very excited about the debut of the FR9,” said Brian
BMW Head Bolt Threads Pulling Out of Block During Engine Reassembly
While performing the torque procedure on the cylinder head during engine reassembly, the head bolt threads strip out of the block on some BMW M52TU and M54 engines. Typically, this occurs during the repair of an engine that has been overheated. The cause of the problem is due to an overheat condition that has weakened
R. L. Polk & Co. Forecasts Market Demand for Diesel Engine Parts Replacement
With the age of the commercial fleet of class 3-8 vehicles increasingand probability of a further increase in the cost of new commercialvehicles as a result of increased regulations on diesel engineemissions in 2010, R. L. Polk & Co. has just announced initial keyfindings of its new Diesel Engine Parts Replacement analysis, whichprovides valuable information
Nominations Now Open for Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year
This award will be presented to a remanufacturer who has demonstrated leadership and vision in the industry. A committee will make the selection from among those nominated. Nominations may be directed to the attention of Bill Gager at the APRA Headquarters. According to Bill Gager, President of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA), “Four years
Kalamazoo racer wins $20,000 engine at US 131 Motorsports Park
Justin Wanamaker’s name was the last one left as names of the other 19 top ten racers in point standings in both the Top ET and Modified classes were pulled from the hat on September 12, 2009 at the Fifth Annual IHRA Funny Car Nationals. Runners up received free racing fuel. Wanamaker’s new engine
Installing Valve Guide Liners
The first step for installing bronze guide liners is to assemble the parts for the boring reamer. Install the bushing, then the spring, and finally the retainer. You now have a reamer kit. Insert the reamer kit in an air/electric drill. The proper drill should not exceed 1,000 rpm under load. Next, choose the appropriate
Is Your Company Stuck In The Muck?
By George Hedley Is your business growing and giving you the results you wanted when you first started your entrepreneurial journey? Or are you stuck in the muck and can’t seem to get moving? As small companies begin to grow, they get bogged down, hit challenges, and find roadblocks that hold them back. These include
Carroll Shelby Engines to Offer Certified Performance Rebuild Services and Engine Tuning for Ford V8s
Carroll Shelby Engine Co., owned by Carroll Shelby who founded Carroll Shelby International Inc., has expanded its line of services at its Southern California location to include performance tuning and rebuilding of Ford V8 motors. The company also offers a line of complete aluminum 351 Windsor and big block aluminum “FE” motors and parts.