H-E Parts International Acquires B&G Machine, Inc. – a Leader in Heavy Diesel Remanufacturing
B&G’s current management will continue to oversee its operations and staff. The latter is expected to increase due to additional opportunities afforded to B&G as a member of the H-E Parts portfolio of companies. ATLANTA, GA – H-E Parts International, a global leader in the manufacturing, servicing and marketing of aftermarket parts and components for mining, crushing and
Don’t Delay! — Deadline Approaching to Nominate A Shop as Top Performance Engine Builder
Online applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are being accepted thru Sept. 30 at topperformanceshop.com. If your shop, or a shop you do business with is tops in the nation, it’s time that it gets recognized. Online applications are being accepted
A Look Into the GM 3.1L Engine
Over the years, GM has saved a bundle on manufacturing the 3.1L engine by using the production line tooling it originally developed for the 2.8L V6. By simply changing the bore diameter, the displacement of the same engine block could now be increased for more power and torque. The General Motors 3.1L V6 engine enjoyed a long
ContiTech Says Timing Belts Drive Modern European Engine Designs
Timing belts on the advance: European automakers are increasingly turning to timing belts again instead of chains to drive timing gear. Timing belts on the advance: European automakers are increasingly turning to timing belts again instead of chains to drive timing gear. “In terms of improving fuel efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions from internal combustion
MAHLE Continues Powertrain Downsize Project, Showcases Engine at Tech Center Opening
To support the Grand Opening of the MAHLE North American Technical Center, Farmington Hills earlier this summer, one of the company’s Downsize Demonstrator Vehicles, powered by a specially designed research engine, was on hand to drive appraisals by the North American Automotive Press, multiple OEM customers and government agencies. In 2006, MAHLE Powertrain and its parent company
WD-40 and Chip Foose Partner To Design New Ford Off-Road Truck For SEMA Charity
All work for the build program — an enhanced 2013 Ford F-150 Lariat — will be done at the recently built SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA, SAN DIEGO – Two of the biggest names in the automotive world are teaming up again – this time to design a custom off-road truck that will be the first
Oil Consumption Problems for Late Model Performance Vehicles
When base oils featuring both low viscosity and high volatility are used to make low viscosity motor oils, the higher volatility results in higher oil consumption. A recent Consumer Reports article highlighted the increasing trend of new vehicles that “use” a fair amount of oil, as much as one quart for every 1,200 miles. This problem is
Blast From the Past — Alcohol-Based Fuels From Automotives Early Years
In the 1930s, new engines were being designed that would compress the fuel/air charge, resulting in a higher compression ratio. However, the greater the compression, the greater the engine knock, which lead to changes in automotive fuels offered in those days. By Randy Rundle With all of the current controversy about alcohol being added to gasoline,
Survey Finds Diesel Exhaust Fluid’s (DEF) Impact on Fuel Economy a Top Concern
In an August 2013 online survey of the trucking industry, PEAK Commercial & Industrial, the makers of BlueDEF, found that the top concern of those surveyed was how DEF with SCR technology impact overall fuel economy. As Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has become a mandatory commodity for all fleet managers running 2010 EPA-compliant engines, many still have
Cummins Builds Two-Millionth Ram Pickup Engine
On December 10, 2012, Cummins built its 2,000,000th pickup engine for Chrysler Group LLC at its Columbus MidRange Engine Plant (CMEP). Follow it down the assembly line in this video. The 2012 6.7L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel powers the Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks. It is also available in Ram 3500/4500/5500
Gems From ’49 Bell Catalog
Long before the Internet, there was a man with a vision – and a catalog When Roy Richter wrote, “Here it is”on the inside cover of his 1949 Bell Auto Parts Catalog, he probably didn’t realize what he started. He said it was, “the most comprehensive and up-to-date catalog of racing equipment.” Bell Auto Parts
Down the Road: Nissan Titan to Get New Cummins V8 Turbo Diesel
With a torque rating in the mid-500s (lb-ft) and more than 300 horsepower, the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel will provide light truck customers the combination of towing capacity and mileage that is expected in the highly-competitive North American truck marketplace. At the kickoff of Nissan 360, an industry showcase of Nissan’s global product and
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2013
Authors of Shop Solutions published in each issue of Engine Builder Magazine are awarded a prepaid $100 Visa gift card. Shop Solutions may also be submitted to [email protected]. A Better Way to Clean Oil Galleries I’ve always used the standard long handled nylon bristle brushes dipped in solvent to scrub the oil galleries in blocks,
MAHLE Clevite Kicks Off Third Annual Champion Technician Contest
Contest to reward one talented and forward-thinking engine technician or specialist with a VIP NASCAR-themed trip to Las Vegas. MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently announced the third annual MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Contest, a contest designed to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists nationwide. By answering a series of five questions, one grand prize
Top Performance Engine Builder to be Named at AETC in Indy
Applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are now being accepted at topperformanceshop.com. The winner will be announced at a special presentation during the 2013 Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) in Indianapolis, December 8-11. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize, an
Front Timing Cover Oil Leak Reported on Toyota 1GR-FE Engine
Oil leaks have been reported on some 2003-2007 Toyota 4Runners and FJ Cruisers with the 1GR-FE engine. Some 2003 – 2007 model year 4Runner, FJ Cruiser vehicles with 1GR-FE engines may display evidence of a small oil leak located where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet. Use the following repair
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: July 2013
How to See Through Pistons for Clearance With the advent of longer stroke crankshafts, one inch plus lift camshafts, raised camshaft locations, lifter angles, bore spacing, etc., exact camshaft lobe and connecting rod clearance may not be able to be determined from looking up from the crankcase area of the block. To see through the
What You Need To Know About SBC Port Volumes
A 4-cycle engine is far from being a simple air pump. The principle reason turning apparent simplicity into real world complexity is the dynamic ‘stop – start’ nature of the flow through the engine and the fact that air is very much heavier than is often supposed. Rapidly changing rates of pressure and suction bring
Will You Have a POP or a SODA?
Across the nation it seems we don’t always agree on what to call things. For example, when you order a soft drink to some it’s “pop.” To others it’s “soda.” I know what you’re thinking – where is this going, and why am I thirsty all of a sudden? We’re going back to the
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Not So Bad
I often hear comments from people about a strange and mysterious fluid called DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) that is used in some late-model diesel trucks. Many owners of these newer diesel-powered vehicles don’t know what DEF is or why they have a separate tank or even how often to add the stuff. And what exactly