Hot Topics: In-House Head Welding Repairs Increase Profitability, Productivity
Do you outsource cylinder head repairs that require welding? If so, you might be missing an opportunity to generate additional income for your shop and reduce turnaround time for customers. Here’s a look at how you can potentially increase profitability and productivity by bringing it in house. Doing these kinds of welds successfully requires
Takin’ it to the Streets: Performance Valvetrains for [almost] Everyday Use
Even though the valvetain plays a supporting role in the overall performance potential of an engine it can still be a make or – frequently – break proposition for engine builders. In a street performance application in particular your customers are usually quite proud of their vehicles and spend a lot of money on appearance.
Scheid Diesel Silverline Dragster Rail Sets National Record
The Scheid Diesel Silverline diesel dragster made history at the Muncie Dragway, October 18, 2008 in Muncie, IN, and is now the official DHRA National Record holder for the fastest diesel powered vehicle in the quarter-mile. Scheid Diesel Silverline™ Race Team driver Bo Layne made the diesel record-breaking quarter-mile run of 6.908 seconds at
SodaBlast Systems Expands Into Russia
MMLJ, manufacturer of SodaBlast Systems, has announced its expansion into Russia. The explosion of popularity for this green cleaning system has created an international demand for SodaBlast Systems, according to the company. Benny LeCompte, vice-president of SodaBlast Systems, says: “We are excited about the future for SodaBlast systems based on a global call for greener
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: October 2008
Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips Engine Pro recently held a series of 8 focus-group meetings in the Midwest. Each meeting consisted of 8 to 10 machine shop owners and a moderator. Three questions were asked during the meeting. What’s working? What’s not working? What do you need most to help you “make it” for
HD Remanufacturing Summit
The Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit ’09 in Orlando, Florida on February 16 will feature an outlook for the reman business by Bruce Plaxton, veteran industry observer and analyst. Bruce is President of BGP Marketing Solutions in Schaumburg, IL, a consulting practice with a focus on mobile capital goods. Plaxton has been an advisor to
MAHLE Motorsport Introduces New Website
MAHLEMotorsport, a division of piston manufacturer MAHLE, has launched a newwebsite. The newsite — http://www.mahlemotorsports.com— features a complete downloadable catalog of MAHLE pistons, piston rings andengine components filled with in-depth product information. Accordingto the company, the new easy to navigate site offers intuitive techinformation, downloadable assembly instructions as well as distributorlocations for easy purchasing. Comingsoon
Polk Introduces New Vehicle Statistics Reports for the Automotive Aftermarket
R. L. Polk& Co. has announced the launch of its New Vehicle Statistics reports forthe automotive aftermarket. The New Vehicle Statistics reports are available ona monthly basis to help provide faster clarity to developing market situations,enabling aftermarket-related companies to make business decisions more efficiently. Now availableto the aftermarket, Polk has provided this information to Original
Green Products to Be Recognized at The Work Truck Show 2009
Inan effort to recognize companies that develop innovative products andtechnology that improve work truck fuel utilization, the National TruckEquipment Association (NTEA) has announced a new award: The Work Truck ShowGreen Award. The winner of this award will be selected at The Work Truck Show2009. The WorkTruck Show Green Award joins two other awards sponsored by
Online Registration Now Open for HDAW ’09
Onlineregistration officially opened on Oct. 1 for the 2009 Heavy Duty AftermarketWeek (HDAW), scheduled for Feb. 16-19, 2009 at the Rosen Centre Hotel &Resort and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. HDAW isthe largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty industry. Morethan 1,800 managers and executives from 17 countries including distributors,manufacturers, service
Revised Timing Belt and Tensioner Setup Procedure Ford 2.0L Engines
To achieve proper timing belt tension, the camshaft sprocket bolts should be loosened enough to permit the sprockets to turn freely on the camshafts. With cam sprocket bolts loosened and cylinder #1 at TDC, crankshaft must be rotated to TDC in clockwise direction (install camshaft alignment tool in th camshaft slots). 5) Tighten the attaching
Cylinder Wall De-Glazing VW 2.0L Engines
For correct piston ring sealing during the engine rebuilding process, use the following information: • De-glaze cylinder walls using an 83 mm, 320 grit flexible ball-hone at 250-350 rpm. • Lubricate cylinder walls with 10W-30 engine oil or honing oil, as recommended by the de-glazing ball-hone manufacturer. • De-glaze the cylinders for approximately 20-45 seconds