239 cid 3.9L 4BT Cummins
Trying to find a suitable replacement for his 406 cid engine in a ’32 Ford Coupe, Richard Brown of Brown’s Diesel was looking for horsepower and something economical to drive. He of course thought of diesel power and found the 4BT Cummins to be a perfect fit. Find out what went into the build!
Hot Shot’s Secret Gray Diamond Euro Engine Oil
Hot Shot’s Secret Euro Engine Oil is 100% synthetic and meets or exceeds European oil specs. It’s available in 5W-30 and 5W-40 viscosities.
UTI Welcomes Japanese Students for Pit Crew Training
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is opening its doors to the best and brightest Toyota technicians-in-training, to give them a glimpse into the fast-paced world of American auto racing.
PERA Members Elect New Leaders for 2018-2020
Members of the Production Engine Remanufacturer’s Association (PERA) were asked to vote on a slate of candidates for the association’s Board of Directors and Officers during the 73rd Annual Conference held recently in Reno, NV. Harry “Skip” Hartley, II, president of Impaco, Inc.,Houston, TX was elected to serve as treasurer for a two-year term. In
You Didn’t Need a V8
What to Know When Rebuilding Ford’s Powerful 3.5L Six-Cylinder Engine Platform Originally named TwinForce, Ford had a simple and specific directive with the development of its new engine family: “Build a low-emissions vehicle, with good fuel economy, that performs so well that the driver forgets they are driving a low-emissions vehicle with good fuel economy.”
PERA President Perspectives
PERA Presidents Miller and McGraw Share Outgoing and Incoming Perspectives What makes a successful organization? Knowledge, experience and personal contacts are some of the key elements that come to mind when highlighting a business. Like the proverbial three-legged stool, the Production Engine Remanufacturer’s Association continues to offer solid support to the engine remanufacturing industry. “We’re
In Memoriam: Kevin Fitzgerald, Remanufacturing Veteran; PERA Fixture
Kevin Fitzgerald, one of the engine remanufacturing industry’s old guard, died April 12 at the age of 60. Kevin took his first and only full-time job as an inexperienced 17-year-old at Parnes Rotary Engineering rebuilding Mazda engines in December 1974, ultimately turning that job into a 43-year career.
Registration Now Open for PERA Conference in Clearwater Beach, FL
The 72nd Annual Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) convention will be held September 20-22 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. Registration for the convention and for the hotel are now open. The technical seminars and tour schedule are as follows: Wednesday, September 20th 8:00-8:30 am Working Breakfast – Welcome by President
Join PERA for a Valve Seat Technology Webinar
Tune in to this webinar to listen to Chuck Barnett of Dura-Bond Bearing Company dispel myths and give real examples of just how powder metal components have been accepted.
Love It or Hate It, Workers Comp is Needed…and Better Than the Old Days
Workers Compensation is a government mandated benefit for employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. Say what you want about government-mandated anything, according to people in the know about such things, the system in place today is much better than the way things used to be!
Tracing The Pathway To The Presidency
Without speeches, fanfare or so much as a single balloon drop, one presidential candidate is quietly preparing to take the reins of leadership this fall. Unlike other much more public political battles being waged across this great nation this year, Scott Miller, incoming president of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) is winning WITH his
Edelbrock Max-Fire Spark Plug Wires
Max-Fire Ultra-Spark performance spark plug wires are manufactured in the USA from highest quality materials to help deliver maximum voltage – ensuring the ultimate performance for engine output. These wires have an extremely high EMI/RFI suppression along with a very low resistance to help deliver the most spark possible.
PERA Parties in Toronto, Makes Plans For Florida
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s (PERA) 71st Annual Conference was held September 21-23 in Toronto, Ontario. Training sessions, shop tours and industry networking were enjoyed by more than 120 registered attendees. During the convention, new directors and a treasurer were elected: Allan Brock, Blackwater Engines, Virginia Beach, VA and Mark Melling, Melling Engine Parts, Jackson,
The State of the PERA
When Frank Owings grew up, his generation viewed cars as a passion. It was freedom. “When we turned 16, it was a right of passage to get a car,” Owings says. “We worked on it, we fixed it and we customized it.” For most guys Frank’s age, cars are still a passion. And like a
PERA Announces New Board of Directors
Randy Bauer, of Jasper Engine & Transmission Exchange, Jasper, IN; and Robert Stanley of The Armakleen Company, Princeton, NJ, were elected to the board of directors of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) at the organization’s 68th Annual Conference held recently in Dallas, TX. Bauer and Stanley replace board of directors Bill Levy, U.S. Tool & Mfg. Company,
Butterfield, Bubba and Me
Okay, so saying?“I have to play golf when I’m at the PERA?Annual Convention” doesn’t sound like the toughest way to spend an afternoon. But when you’re A; not much of a golfer (me), B; teamed with some industry bigwigs (Peter Butterfield of LKQ, Ken Carter of MAHLE?Clevite and Robert?Yarbrough of Bishop International) and C; expected
PERA?Announces 67th Annual Convention Preliminary Schedule
The PERA Conference Planning Committee has developed an intriguing program of business and technical meetings as well as tours of Seattle-area businesses and manufacturing locations to enhance business and networking opportunities. The Mayflower Park Hotel is ideally located steps away from Seattle’s most exciting attractions, including the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space
Cadillac 4.6L DOHC Cylinder Head and Block Cautions
The problem is cracking of the aluminum block casting around the cast iron liner (Figure 1). Knowing that this possibility exists, I strongly suggest that you take the time to make a close examination of the deck prior to doing any machining at all – and before you then spend numerous hours installing cylinder head
PCV System: Sometimes Things Just Have To
I am certain that each and every one of you have, at some time in your life, experienced the horrific event of having the “wind” knocked out of you. If you can remember back to the first time it ever happened, before you knew that you would in fact breathe again, it was like you
Coretalk: Key Industry Speakers Slated For PERA’s Chicago Convention
Yastrow and Som will discuss “Current Issues in Employment-Related U.S. Immigration Law: I-9 Compliance, Visa Updates.” In addition to addressing hot topics and compliance tips, they will provide answers to your specific questions.Bob McKenna, President/CEO of Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and Past President of NAPA, will be speaking on “Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers