Hastings Releases 2009 Master Piston Ring Catalog
Hastings Manufacturing Co. hasannounced the release of its new 2009 Master Piston Ring Catalog.Featuring the broadest offering of piston ring applications availableto the engine aftermarket, the Hastings 2009 Catalog includes stock oiland compression piston rings for virtually every engine type, includingcars, trucks, motorcycles, agriculture, compressors, marine andperformance racing—gasoline or diesel—domestic and international. Hastings 2009 Master
K-Line Signs Service Tool Agreement with Caterpillar
K-Line Industries Inc, located in Holland, MI, says it has signed a multi-year agreement with Caterpillar, Inc. of Peoria, IL. K-Line will provide engineering and manufacturing services for the design and manufacture of special service tools used by Caterpillar Dealers to service Caterpillar equipment. K-Line has been a supplier to Caterpillar for over 30 years.
Nine Earn 2008 IMCA National Championships
IMCA crowns its biggest national championship class this season, with six more drivers racing to first-ever top titles in 2008. P.J. Egbert of Copperas Cove, TX, topped the IMCA Modified standings, Rod Snellenberger of Pulaski, WI, was first in IMCA Sunoco Stock Car points and Shannon Anderson of Atlantic led the way in the IMCA
Kicking Asphalt
In this election year it somehow seems appropriate to talk about a movement that reaches the common citizen…the working man…the small-business person. Political rhetoric aside, it has the potential to gain traction in the industry and showcase what’s great about America – grassroots road racing. There are no multi-million dollar sponsorships (multi-million dollar wallets not
Manufacturer Tech Tip: Breaking In Rebuilt Diesel Engines
The parts manufacturer can provide great replacement parts and the engine builder can do an outstanding job of assembling the engine, but you can still have a problem with oil consumption if the engine is not broken in correctly to get the piston rings to seat. Rings are designed to apply a certain amount of
Economic Downturn Fuels Theft in Aftermarket
Unfortunately, bad economic times often translate into an increase in theft, robbery and fraud. When dishonest and desperate people need money, your customers’ vehicles are attractive targets. Thieves cruise automotive business lots looking for vehicle with aftermarket stereo systems, wheels and other add-ons that can be removed quickly and sold on the street for a
Federal-Mogul Announces Restructuring Plan; Eight Percent of Workforce to be Cut
Federal-Mogul hasannounced a restructuring plan designed to improve operatingperformance and respond to increasingly challenging conditions in theglobal automotive market. The plan, when combined with other workforce adjustments, isexpected to reduce the company’s global workforce by approximately4,000 positions or eight percent. The planned actions, which will takeplace as a result of several streamlining initiatives, will includeconsolidation
Moore To Replace Johnson On SEMA Board Of Directors
Bob Moore, president of Bob Moore & Partners, has replaced AnneJohnson on the SEMA Board of Directors. Johnson tendered herresignation from the Board concurrent with accepting a position as anoutside regional sales representative with Keystone AutomotiveOperations. Ed Orzetti, president and CEO of Keystone Automotive,currently serves on the SEMA Board and SEMA bylaws prohibitrepresentatives from the
DynoMax Names Top Competitors in 2008 ‘Power to the Wheels’ Dyno Tour
After making history last year in the DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour inaugural season, enthusiasts everywhere were anxiously waiting to see what – and who – would be competing in this year’s DynoMax Power to the Wheels Championship Shootout. The DynoMax “Power to the Wheels” Dyno Tour tested the horsepower and torque of
Sunnen Products honored for export achievement at IMTS by U.S. Department of Commerce
Sunnen Products, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, recently received an Export Achievement Award from the United States Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service. The award is presented to companies that have benefited from Commercial Service assistance to make their first export sale or expand into new markets. Mary Joyce, Midwest Network Director for the U.S. Commercial
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2008
Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips TIP #2 – Get The Job In The Door: As one shop owner who is also a fly fisherman put it, “You gotta set the hook.” Most shop owners would agree that once the job hits the floor it turns to cash. The key to getting more jobs to
Manufacturer Tech Tip: Carburetor Cleaning Tips From Edelbrock
NEVER clean your EnduraShine or PermaStar parts with solvents or carburetor cleaners of any kind. Use of these cleaners will dull the luster and will remove the coating. Never use solvents or carburetor cleaners when rebuilding your EnduraShine carburetor. Do not use paper towels to wipe or clean your EnduraShine or PermaStar parts. Although Edelbrock