Engine Builder Tech Center
Engine Builder Shop Solutions – January 2014

Replacement Head I.D. for Ford 6.0L Diesel Identifying a Ford 6.0L head by dowel size alone does not necessarily get you the correct replacement cylinder head. Ford/International have two casting numbers for their 6.0L head, the early 1843080C1 through C4 heads which all have 18mm dowel holes and use an 8mm mounting bolt for the rocker

Rebuilding Liberty: Engine Notes on Jeep’s 2.4L I4 Engine

In 2002, the Jeep Liberty was the first Jeep to use the two new Chrysler-developed Power-Tech engines – the 2.4L straight-4, (which was eliminated in 2006), and the 210 hp 3.7L V6. The 2.4L I4 PowerTech is a Neon engine variant based on the Chrysler engine that was designed originally for the Dodge and Plymouth

Tracking Down the Coyote

Today, restoration projects seem to be at an all-time high. You would have to admit that there is a love for true American iron. True American iron is also becoming rather hard to come by. As Americans, we were always proud of our cars and trucks. The vehicles manufactured by the BIG 3 (Ford, GM,

GOJO Launches GOJO ECOPREFERRED Pumice Hand Cleaner

GOJO Industries announced the launch of its new GOJO ECOPREFERRED Pumice Hand Cleaner, the first green certified product in the GOJO Tough Soils portfolio. The innovative pumice hand cleaner quickly and effectively cleans medium to heavy soils and conditions hardworking hands. Developed for those who work in oil, grease and other medium to heavy soils, GOJO ECOPREFERRED

American Ethanol Enhances Partnership with Richard Childress Racing and Austin Dillon

American Ethanol is enhancing its partnership with Richard Childress Racing and driver Austin Dillon for the 2014 NASCAR season. Beginning with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, Dillon will race the No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet SS in select races during the 2014 season. “American Ethanol is extremely

Five Minutes With Cary Redman, National Sales Manager, Edelbrock LLC

Every so often, Aftermarket News selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In today’s installment

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson team up with Valvoline for Reinvention Project

Starting February 11, 2014, car enthusiasts everywhere can put their know-how to the test in an attempt to guess the various features of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s and Jimmie Johnson’s creations. A virtual garage hosted at www.ReinventionProject.com invites consumers to select the parts that the drivers hand-picked for their high-performance trucks, from Chevrolet Performance engines, to American Eagle

Mopar GEN3 5.7L HEMI Powers Six Vehicles at 2014 King Of Hammers

Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand, will be testing its mettle in the southern California desert at the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers, an event built around what many consider the toughest one-day off-road race in the world that combines desert racing and rock crawling. Organized by the ULTRA4 Racing Series, the week-long

Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2014

Penton’s WardsAuto has named three diesels, a tiny 3-cylinder turbo and a battery-electric vehicle to its annual 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Engines, illustrating the importance of fuel economy as automakers develop and market advanced new powertrains. This is the 20th year for Ward’s 10 Best Engines, a competition created to recognize outstanding powertrain achievement, world-class technologies and those

Rottler Manufacturing H70 Series Vertical Honing ­Machine

Rottler Manufacturing’s H70 Series Vertical Honing ­Machines are built for today’s modern engine builder and feature: Windows Touch Screen Operating System; Internet Support & Connectivity; Automated hole-to-hole unattended operation, ­offering 50-70% labor savings; CNC Touch Screen Control – easy ­programming for ­automated operation; Automated Load/Force Control for perfect surface finish and geometry; Automatic Lower Crash

Battle at the Beach Back at Daytona for 2014

Bent sheet metal, hurt feelings, last-lap action and ecstatic winners. That’s what the inaugural UNOH Battle at the Beach promised. And it delivered. The event, held on the short track on the Superstretch of Daytona International Speedway, will return to the “World Center of Racing” during Speedweeks 2014, and will highlight a week full of

Permatex Introduces Fresh, New Corporate Logo

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has developed and launched a new logo for its Permatex brand. The new design will be used as both a graphic for its corporate identity and as a logo mark for its product packaging and marketing communications. The announcement was made by Sean