Time Management And Achieving Balance
Looking back at my upbringing, I recall we didn’t have as much “stuff” as my friends in school, but one thing my mom always had for us was her time and love. While Mom worked, she had many hobbies from bowling to rose gardening. As we began the process of cleaning out her house, her
It’s All About The Choices
When I had difficulty coming up with ideas worthy of the space between the covers of this magazine it took only a couple of phone calls from customers before the light bulb came on: I realized I needed to examine the past to address the present. After two or three calls from customers relating their
Permatex Spray Nine Summer Challenge Offers Chance to Win $500 Shopping Spree
Permatex recently launched a summer promotion for its Spray Nine All Purpose Cleaner &Disinfectant. The Spray Nine Summer Challenge Sweepstakes is designed to raise awareness of Spray Nine’s capabilities and its nine different uses. The sweepstakes features a brief and informative nine-question quiz and a chance to win exciting prizes on the brand’s website and
Keeping Valve Jobs Profitable
Okay, so head work accounts for a large percentage of your business. But is it as profitable as it should be or could be? Do you have a good handle on cylinder head related costs (parts, labor and cleaning)? Are the employees who are doing the head work competent and productive? Is your valve guide
Tips and Tricks For Quickly and Accurately Detecting Cracks
Dry Method Magnetic Particle Inspection When "Magnafluxing" a casting, never blast with media prior to testing.Blast media peens the surface and can move metal, possibly closing thevery cracks or flaws that you are trying to identify. When very coarsewire brushes are used roughly, they can also mask these areas. Usuallythe casting itself, without cleaning, is
What You Can
To put things in perspective, .0015? isequal to 32 micron. These particles are small enough to get into that space justahead of the cam lobe and lifter contact area. Small particles can get in betweenthe roller and the axle on a roller lifter. Even worse, hard particles canscore the bore of the plunger in hydraulic
Rear Crankshaft Oil Leaks on 2005-2007 GM Atlas 4.2L Engines
Verify the leak by looking at the end of the crankshaft (Figure 1). If oil is present in the bore (where the torque converter nose engages the crankshaft), a specialservice procedure should be performed. If the bore is dry, or oil appears to befrom the seal area, perform normal oil leak analysis. A service cup
BIG R Show to Feature Seminars from RIT’s Reman Center
Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive every year. Progressive remanufacturers are always looking for new ways to save money through process improvements. Surface cleaning is one step inthe remanufacturing process where companies can typically find improvement opportunities due to the ever-increasing number of new chemistries and technologies available. Once identified, how does a company
Cylinder Head Caution for Mercedes M112 and M113 Engines
Sealing surfaces of the crankcase and cylinder heads are provided withan 0.8 mm thick silicone layer (Loctite 5900) during standard factoryassembly. Silicone sealant should be applied during repair assemblyonly if sink holes exist in the sealing area. When cleaning sealing surfaces of the factory applied silicone sealant,during cylinder head reassembly, extreme care must be taken
2012 Machine Shop Market Profile – Part 1
Because of the years of continuous data we’ve collected, we believe the information in this study is the most reliable data available for tracking trends in the production of engines, cylinder heads and crankshafts, as well as specific business data. While it isn’t always a rosy one, the picture that develops from our survey gives
IPD Announces New Line of Remanufactured Fuel Injectors
IPD’s new product line is comprised of 13 remanufactured fuel injectors that provide coverage for 99 OEM part numbers, and the company says more are coming soon. IPD selected premium level specifications for these injectors to provide OE level quality, performance, and durability. In addition to a thorough disassembly, cleaning and inspection process, the
Oil Leak By Crankshaft Seal on Porsche Boxter Engines
Models Affected: 97-’04 Boxter/Boxter S M96.23, M96.24 Engines Examination of engines that were the subject of complaints revealed other oil leaks in addition to those found in the crankshaft sealing ring on the flywheel side. These engine oil leak areas included: • Crankcase bolt threads • Intermediateshaft flange area. Since March 10, 2004, bolts with
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: May 2012
Why Engine Valves Break The following are some of the most common reasons why engine valves break. This information is courtesy of Basso S.A., a manufacturer of engine valves for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Break between valve head and stem: Cause: Repeated stress to valve stem Contributing Factors: - Weak springs -
With Today’s Customer
Although you’ll find many definitions, I believe we can all agree that in the mind of your customers, value means getting the most bang for their buck. In the auto service business, there are a number of ways we can create value for our customers in both marketing and sales. Here are some recommendations you
ZDDP: When, Where, What, Why, How?
Government regulations and demands for lower emissions levels become more important than power and performance. Proven components are no longer acceptable and the inevitable changes occur – not always for the best. Things seemed to be much simpler in the 1930s. Engine bearings were made from a soft tin/copper/antimony alloy, commonly referred to as babbit.
Well there is a “rat poison” for engines that is used regularly and daily in nearly any installation shop and by DIYers. SURFACE CONDITIONING DISCS, often referred to as cookies within the shop environment, were originally designed for use in the auto body shop, I believe. Here is where the problem lies when using them
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: March 2012
Transferring Gaskets For Intake Port Matching I have found an effective way to transfer the gasket to the intake manifold without losing the “port location.” First, have the completed long block with the heads and its ports finished. Next, do all the pre-fitting of the gaskets and manifolds or “mock-up” work. Make any machining or
Engine Options Abound In The Street Rod Market
The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) provides the best definition of what street rods are all about. “By definition a street rod is an automobile of 1948 or earlier manufacture which has undergone some type of modernization to include any of the following; engine, transmission, interior refinements, and any other modifications the builder desires. In
Be More Efficient And Profitable With Well Organized Shop
The best way to be ready to start your day is to get your shop together. This means that every day certain things must be shut down, cleaned, put away, wiped down and organized. Get yourself a pedometer, attach it to your belt and at the end of the day see how many miles you’ve walked around your
Evolution of File-to-Fit Ring End-Gap Theory Results in Changes
Common signs of butting end gaps are: scuffed ring faces, damaged rings and cylinders, and/or shiny areas on the butt ends of the ring. Using recommendations from ring manufacturers, engine manufacturers and your own personal experience is how most engine builders arrive at the desired end-gap. Current thinking regarding the end gap on most performance