CFM Rules
CFM and Carburetors: Carburetors are rated by CFM (cubicfeet per minute) capacity. 4V carburetors are rated at 1.5 inches (Hg)of pressure drop (manifold vacuum) and 2V carburetors at 3 inches (Hg).Rule: For maximum performance, select a carburetor that is rated higherthan the engine CFM requirement. Use 110% to 130% higher onsingle-plane manifolds. Example: If the
The MAHLE Group Appoints Dan Moody as New General Manager
During his 3-year career with the MAHLE Group, Moody has served as a key coordinator of several acquisition projects, including the Dana Engine Parts business. Most recently he led the MAHLE Clevite Global Bearing business. In his new role, Moody will assume the management responsibilities for all North American Aftermarket activities, which include MAHLE Clevite
Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers Elected SEMA Chairman-Elect
Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers of COMP Performance Group will serve as chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) beginning Aug. 1. Members of the 46-year old association voted Brothers to fill the position that was held for the past two years by Rick Rollins of Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting. Rollins begins his role as of chairman on
Global Growth Drives Navistar Engine Group to Form Three Regional Business Units, Name Leaders
Navistar Engine Group has created three regional business units tobetter focus on its expanding customer base around the world. The threeunits – North America, South America and Global – will be led by a teamof Navistar veterans. Eric Tech has been promoted to president, Navistar Engine Group, fromhis previous position as vice president and general
EPA Confirms Aftermarket Right to Service Heavy Duty Vehicles
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) recently announced that it had received confirmation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that nothing in EPA’s rule requiring On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) systems for heavy duty applications was intended to prevent aftermarket facilities from servicing heavy duty vehicles and engines. APRA had questioned EPA about certain language in
Big R Show Features Training Workshops from RIT
The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Center for Remanufacturing, Resource Recovery will be presenting four training workshops during the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) International Big R Show in Las Vegas on October 31 – November 2, 2009. Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive every year. Progressive remanufactures are always looking for new ways
Engine Part Coatings: Is Beauty Only Skin Deep?
Outside of the engine building community, people think of coatings and think of something dipped in chocolate and rolled in candy. For us it’s a little different, especially with engine coatings – even though it may be candy to your engine parts business. So let’s just clear this up right now: there is no caramel,
Straight Plug vs. Angle Plug heads?
Some people think that angle plug heads produce more power than straight plug heads. This common misconception is not true! In reality, the ONLY benefit to angled plug heads is to provide more spark plug boot clearance with some header designs. The idea of these designs producing more power came from some early angle designs
PERA Announces its Conference Schedule
PERA has released its schedule for the 64th Annual Conference which includes an assortment of professional and technical seminars will be held along with a wide range of social and networking opportunities for engine remanufacturers and their spouses. Thursday, September 24 Golf Outing: Breakfast 7:45 am. Tee off 8:30 am Tour (Historic Trolley Tour &
ROL Manufacturing Makes Progress with Restructuring Plan
ROL Manufacturing, which has been operating under creditor protectionin Canada under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) andChapter 15 in the United States, is in negotiations and due diligencewith potential buyers for various parts of the business. ROL has received two court extensions to its CCAA stay of proceedingswith the latest set to expire Sept.
ZF and ISE Corp. Partner to Supply Electric Hybrid Drive Systems and Components to the North American Market
ZFFriedrichshafen (ZF) and ISE Corp., a manufacturer of hybrid propulsionsystems and components for heavy duty vehicles, have announced plans tocollaborate on the development and supply of a complete line ofparallel-electric hybrid drive systems and components for the NorthAmerican vehicle markets. ZF and ISE have signed an agreement that outlines plans for an intendedstrategic collaboration and
Original Engine Management to Fund AIA Import Parts Specialist Tests for Its Customers
OriginalEngine Management (OEM), a supplier of import engine managementcomponents and filters, has announced that it will fund thepurchase of Auto International Association’s (AIA) Import PartsSpecialist tests as a value-added service to its customers. Jeff Olefson, president of OEM, said, “Now, more than ever, it isimportant that our distributors have all of their countermen certifiedas