Back to Basics: Oil Pumps
Every engine requires a certain amount of oil flow to keep the bearings, camshaft, valvetrain and other moving parts lubricated. Oil forms a barrier that prevents metal-to-metal contact and reduces friction and wear. In the bearings, it forms a wedge that actually lifts and supports the crankshaft and camshaft as they rotate. Oil also serves
Tech Tips Showcase: The Engine Builders Association
Engine builders know as well as anyone that necessity is the mother of invention. On a weekly basis, engine builders find themselves in need of ways to make the rebuilding process more efficient, easier and more accurate. With this motivation, many shop owners and workers invent, modify or recycle shop equipment that can aid in
Back to Basics: Preventing Piston Problems
Burned pistons. Scuffed pistons. Cracked pistons. These are problems no customer wants to experience in an engine you’ve built. Warranty claims can kill your business, so here are some tips on how to prevent these and other common piston problems. First and foremost, if you’re custom building an engine that has already suffered some kind
Back to Basics: Gasket Installation Tips and Tricks
The installation of gaskets is one of the most important aspects of rebuilding an engine. Gaskets provide a seal between mating surfaces so oil, coolant, vacuum and pressure don
Around the Block: Do We Want to Eliminate Chemical Polution and How Far Do We Want To Go To Find Out?
Eliminating one common chemical would solve many of the environment
Being Busy Does Not Always Mean You Are Running A Profitable Shop
Implementing proper financial accounting will make that happen What does it take to be successful? There should be a way to accomplish our goals and have fun while achieving them. Imagine this: what if you knew in advance a particular stock was going to double in price over the next year? Would you invest in
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Back to Basics: Bearings
Bearings are one of the most important parts inside an engine, so it
Heavy Duty Details: Damaged Main And Cam Bearing Saddles Can Be Successfully Repaired By Sleeving
The process is relatively easy to accomplish, and the repair is reliable How many times have you seen a block that is discarded because of damaged main saddles or cam bearing saddles? Numerous individuals try to have the block brazed or welded and then align bored. Because blocks require that they be completely heated to
Washington Way: Revolutionary Or Evolutionary? Changes To Heavy-Duty Engines Are On The Way
Revolution! The very word suggests radical change, violence, upheaval and catastrophic damage. We most often associate revolutions with politics, in which one group or one locality takes action to separate itself from another. But revolution also refers to events or activities that by their very nature change the way we live, think or act. For
Around the Block: From Junkyard Dog To Engine Builder: How The Automotive Aftermarket Grew
The flood of Asian scrap on North America highlights cultural, industry differences Recently, the Ford Motor Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary and began acquiring large regional wrecking yards and publicly announced it was committed to becoming more environmentally responsible by recycling original equipment passenger car and light truck parts. Ford