Engine Building Measuring Tools
The French created a measurement system in 1790 called the metric system. While the U.S. has never managed to switch over to it completely, as we were supposed to in the latter half of the 20th century, most automotive techs are familiar with it today because of the fasteners and components on late model vehicles.
Giving Away Profits To Stay Busy Makes No Business Sense
Why am I writing about your wallet? To be perfectly honest, it’s because I want you to stay in business. If you’re not in business, Engine Builder magazine isn’t in business. If you’re not in business, Goodson Tools & Supplies isn’t in business. If you’re not in business, Dave Monyhan is not employed, and that
New Catalog Highlights Expanded FP Diesel Coverage of International/Navistar Commercial Engines
A new catalog from Federal-Mogul highlights the FP Diesel brand’s expanded coverage of International Harvester and Navistar commercial engines. According to Federal-Mogul, FP Diesel is a leading source of original equipment-style replacement components for commercial engines used in on- and off-highway, construction, industrial, marine and other applications. In addition to coverage of Navistar DT466E
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: July 2012
Olds V8 Distributor Gear Lubrication Problems When building an Oldsmobile V8, especially a performance engine with a high volume oil pump, it is a must to drill a small squirter hole in the rear galley plug by the distributor gear. A hole .025? to .050? in diameter will do wonders for gear lubrication and save
Diesel Motorsports: Pulling in Profits or Just Blowing Smoke?
Let’s take a look at the diesel market’s history. A dozen years ago, when the first organized event was held for diesel pickups in Muncie, IN, there were a couple of hundred trucks. And most of were lucky to hit 500 to 600 horsepower. Fast-forward to today and you will find close to 40 diesel-only
New Products for Modern V8 Engines
The numbers aren’t there yet, but engine builders and suppliers are taking notice of the new V8s. What has taken so long? For one, the new engines are more expensive and more complex. Some shops do not have the capability or expertise to work on them just yet, but more and more shops do. One
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That’s why you have to choose the gaskets you install very carefully. Gaskets have to fit correctly and have the durability to maintain a long lasting seal. Applications that are unusually demanding often require specially engineered gaskets that can handle higher pressures and temperatures without failing. Advancements are constantly being made in gasket materials and
MAHLE Clevite Introduces More Than 60 New Part Numbers in March
MAHLE Clevite Inc. says it introduced more than 60 new part numbers in March for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets, piston rings and turbochargers. The new part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. “In March, we introduced a total of 64 new part numbers for various
Solving Sealing Issues on 2.5L Subaru
Federal-Mogul has introduced two next-generation Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS head gaskets that help eliminate sealing concerns on the full range of Subaru 2.5L SOHC and DOHC “boxer” engines dating back to the 1996 model year. The new MLS head gaskets combine Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket multi-layer-steel gasket technologies with a "LaserWeld" stopper layer design, developed in partnership with
Liberty Engine Parts to Host Next AERA Regional Conference
AERA says engine builders can gainindustry knowledge and network with other people with the traveling expense ofgoing to a national trade show. AERA has teamed up with a regional host tooffer opportunities in different regions of the country that is closer to anumber of shops. Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA has invited leadingmanufacturers
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
Magnum Cautions Gasket Installers About Compression Set
Of particular concern to engine builders and installers is that the appearance of good quality and poor quality molded gaskets can be nearly identical, yet they will have vastly different levels of sealing ability. The invisible difference between premium quality gaskets and those of lesser quality is the compression set of the synthetic rubber. Compression
GM Liquid Gasket/Engine Sealants Information
Models affected: 2008 and prior GM passenger cars andtrucks (including Saturn); 2003-’08 Hummer H2; 2006-’08 Hummer H3; and2005-’08 Saab 9-7X with gasoline or diesel engines. In 2005, General Motors consolidated the use of all liquidgaskets/engine sealants. At that time, two sealants replaced allprevious sealants referred to in service information and/or the servicemanual. In 2007, GM
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
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces Over 60 New Part Numbers
The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy duty applications. New part numbers are available for the following products: Air Filters, Oil Filters, Oil Filter and Pan Gaskets, Engine Camshaft Bearing Sets, Connecting Rod Bearings, Crankshaft Main Bearing and Thrust Washer Sets, Engine Pistons and Piston Pin Bushings, Catalytic
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
Revised Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specification and Tightening Sequence for 1994-2002 GM 3.1L and 3.4L Engines
This bulletin is a clarification of the revised cylinder head bolt torque and tightening sequence bulletin. The updated sequence and specification is as follows: • Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 44 ft.lbs (60 N-m) in the ordershown in illustration. Use the J 36660-A torque angle meter in order torotate the cylinder head bolts an
Making Combustion Chamber Molds
Ross Pistons recommends the following process to make a combustion chamber mold: • Clean both the chamber and head surface; chamber must be free of all dirt, oil and grease, and valves must be installed. • Place cylinder head properly on the block using no head gaskets. Snug cylinder head bolts or studs with dowel
MAHLE Clevite Introduces 59 New Part Numbers
MAHLE Clevite says it introduced 59 new part numbers in December for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets and piston rings. The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. New part numbers are available for the following products: air filters, cabin air filters, engine camshaft bearing
HPBG: Don
In that discussion we hashed over the disparity in coefficients of expansion between cast iron and aluminum (that caused a revolution in head gaskets around the time of the Cadillac 4.1L). We discussed surface conditions and how that affects gaskets and scrub. We discussed gasket coatings and how they remain plastic while not scrubbing and