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Knowing You, Knowing Me
For almost 30 years now, Engine Builder has been asking the professionals in this industry about business. We ask you...
For almost 30 years now, Engine Builder has been asking the professionals in this industry about business. We ask you...
In 1973, I was a sportsman drag racer. My car was the two-ton orange ’57 Mercury named, “The Big Animal.”...
While automotive trends come and go, true collectors develop a personal taste that grows more interesting and eclectic as time...
Last March, when Ed “Isky” Iskenderian picked up the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Hot Rod...
When the gun fires, the Christmas Tree flashes down or the green flag flies, you don’t start the race hoping...
Did you know that as engine builders, we were green long before green became the IN thing? We were green...
Well, maybe not yet. But can you think of anything more boring than the same old 350 Chevy motor in...
It’s a late-August Sunday in 1988 and I am staging up my Outlaw Pro Stocker for the final at the...
Q:I’ve noticed the main bearing bores on some Cat diesels seem to be bigger than others. Can they still be...
Q: We’ve had complaints of recurring oil leaks around the cylinder head on some Cummins diesel engines. Any suggestions? A:...
Approximately how much can you grind off a crankshaft on a DDC diesel engine? The AERA Technical Committee offers the...
Is it okay to reuse connecting rod bolts on some late model GM engines? The AERA Technical Committee offers the...
Q: We’ve had complaints of oil leaking from the rear cover area on some late model GM engines. Any ideas?...
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a cylinder head bolt caution and installation for 2001-2002 Kia 1.5L...
Can you tell me if there is an updated exhaust manifold torque specification for GEN III engines? The AERA Technical...
What is the proper main bearing installation procedure for Chrysler Hemi engines? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information...
Q. While working on a 2004 Mitsubishi 2.4L G69M engine, I got confused about the correct valve lash specs. Can...
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a cylinder boring caution for 1999-2006 GM 6.0L VIN U engines....
We’ve had customer complaints about recurring MILs (malfunctioning indicator light) on some Chrysler 3.2 and 3.5L engines. Any idea what’s...
Q: Are the cracked exhaust seats in the Cummins 5.9L diesel engine found in the Ram pickup a cause for...
