Engine Builder Shop Solutions: April 2013
Making Your Own Piston Ring Compressor Some customers have been asking me for piston ring compressors in sizes we do not carry. My suggestion to them is to do what I do. Look in a cylinder sleeve catalog and find one that is close to the ID of the job you’re working on. Place the
PERA Webinar on ‘Aspects of Buying/Selling a Small Business’ April 17
PERA will be hosting a webinar on Aspects of Buying/Selling a Small Business on April 17 for small and mid-sized owners who are thinking of selling their business and need to know how to prepare and follow-through the right way to successfully value their business. Questions to be answered include: •What Paperwork & Information To
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: April 2012
Cold Air Tool Cooling For Machining We have been using cold air cooling in our shop for cast iron machining for several years. It does several things: it keeps the tool cool without the use of wet coolant, it blows away the dry chips, and it eliminates having the mess of coolant everywhere. Also, we
PERA Webinar Series to Kick-off April 17 with Speaker Bill Wade
The PERA webinar series is presented to engine builders at no charge courtesy of Goodson Tool & Supply and Rottler Mfg. The webinar registation link is available from the PERA home page, the PERA facebook page and the PERA Linkedin page. Information on the 2012 Webinar Series, "What’s New and What it Means to
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: April 2011
Keeping Chevy 4-Bolt Mains From ‘Walking’ All four-bolt small block Chevy main caps “walk” when used with either studs or bolts. The factory cap or a splayed cap relies on the register to locate itself because bolts and studs don’t fit well enough to keep the cap from walking. What I have decided to do
School of Automotive Machinists To Host AERA Regional Conference April 28
The School of Automotive Machinists (SAMs) will host an AERA Tech & Skills Regional Conference April 28, 2011 in Houston, TX. Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA is inviting leading manufacturers of engine building/rebuilding tools, supplies, services, parts and machinery to attend this conference. These suppliers will have table-top displays that will be accessible
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: April 2010
Employee Education Without ASE Machinists Certifications Back in January in this column we talked about dealing with bad employees. This month I would like to express how important it is to keep yourself and your employees up to speed with our industry. Keep in mind that ASE will no longer be offering its Machinist certifications
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: April 2009
Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips Engine Pro recently held a series of 8 focus-group meetings in the Midwest. Each meeting consisted of 8 to 10 machine shop owners and a moderator. Three questions were asked during the meeting. “What’s working? What’s not working? What do you need most to help you ‘make it’ for
Shop Solutions: April 2008
Charging For Expert Advice Bench racers wasting your time? Our shop labor rate is $80 per hour. I sell my advice for 1/2 price! When a guy wants me to engineer a motor by selecting parts combinations and machining specs to achieve a specific level of performance, I charge him for my time. I explain
Performance Marine Industry Expo Moves Show To April 17-20
The Performance Marine Industry Expo April 17-20, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas is the world’s first exclusive performance marine show for industry professionals and consumers alike to make connections and buy from the best. Originally scheduled for a different date and location, the Expo’s Mandalay Bay venue and April 17-20
Coretalk: Dallas To Host PERA Spring Technical Meeting March 30-April 1 2006
The meeting, a combination of technical sessions and facility tours, will begin with a cash reception in the hotel’s lobby bar on Thursday, March 30. The technical program is slated to begin on Friday, March 31st, following breakfast hosted by PERA. Ray Fink, PERA’s new president and president of AER Manufacturing Inc., in Carrollton, TX,
Coretalk: AERA EXPO 2005 Set For Las Vegas Hilton In April
The EXPO will showcase leading edge technology with live, operating demonstrations of equipment, tools, supplies, parts and services. Exhibits will be open on Thursday, April 28, from 10:30 am-6 pm; Friday, April 29, from 10:30 am- 6:30 pm; and Saturday, April 30, from 10:30 am- 2:30 pm. EXPO will include a keynote address from NASCAR
OBD II Shop April
Lack Of Information Impacts Emissions And Industry by Norm Brandes Working on OBD vehicles is like peeling an onion: what begins as a simple task can end up being a monumental challenge. You may never see it coming and have no idea until you are several layers deep. And those tears in your eyes? They
King Engine Bearings Anounces New Rebate Campaign
During the two-month duration of the campaign, customers can take advantage of a rebate of $10 for every $100 spent on qualifying pMaxKote (XPC) products by King Engine Bearings.
Team Eneos Reveals 2024 Formula Drift Driver Lineup
Eneos is continuing a full North American drift program. It will encompass both the Formula DRIFT PRO and PROSPEC championships.
Fight Against ICE Bans Continue Amid New Emission Laws
The EPA has taken a small step in the right direction by providing automakers and specialty aftermarket businesses additional time to develop innovative solutions to reduce emissions.
McLaren Racing’s Zak Brown Signs Extended Contract
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has extended his contract with the Woking, United Kingdom-based organization until 2030. Brown, who initially joined McLaren Racing in 2016 as the executive director of McLaren Technology Group, assumed the role of CEO in April 2018. “I am thrilled to continue leading McLaren Racing and to be a part of
SEMA Advocacy Delays EPA Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Requirements
After advocacy from small businesses across the country that represent the specialty automotive aftermarket and other key stakeholders, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is delaying its most aggressive tailpipe emissions reduction requirements from model year 2027 to model year 2030. The EPA’s final rule also slightly increased the average tailpipe emissions for light-duty vehicles,
Holley Announces 2024 Flagship Events
Experiential events reinforce Holley’s commitment to serving customers across traditional and growing aftermarket verticals.
NTK Technologies Announces Merger into Niterra North America, Inc.
NTK Technologies, Inc. has announced it will merge with Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc.). The merger aligns with the organization’s strategy to unify its global brand and aims to enhance its competitiveness and agility in responding to changing business environments. The merger will take effect on April 1, 2024, and