Engine Builder Tech Solutions Guide
February 2009 Tech Solutions Guide (Use the links below to view a PDF of each section) PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER FORD GM
2009 Engine Builder Tech Solutions Guide
(Use the links below to view a PDF of each section) PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER FORD GM Sponsored by:
Piston Options and Opportunities
The sport compact market, it was thought, was going to breathe new life into the performance engine market, and for many years, the rapid growth of the market seemed to indicate that there was no limit to how big those little engines could get. Then something happened: to quote Engine Builder columnist and performance expert
Chasing the Restoration Engine Market
We’ve all heard the stories and urban legends about old classic cars being found in someone’s garage or estate. Typically, the story goes, the owner just passed away, and his widow had no idea what was in the barn. Sounds too good to be true but it happens. One such story that recently grabbed headlines
Manufacturer Tech Tip: Spin Testing Caution
Many engine builders use a test stand thatmotors the engine using an external power source. Duration of this testing mustbe held to an absolute minimum and a test oil, with a high "EP"additive content, used to prevent damage to critical cam lobe and followersurfaces. Typically the engine is fed a light oil by a pump
Grand Prize Winner Announced in ‘Find Clevite’ Promotion
Mark Williams, a dedicated NASCAR fan from Palmyra, VA, is the grand prize winner in the MAHLE Clevite “Find Clevite” promotion. Williams was awarded a NASCAR VIP Weekend for two to the final race of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The contest, held online at www.FindClevite.com, started in May and concluded on October 25.
Engine Rebuilding Technical Guide 2008
November 2008 GM LS1 Stroker sponsored by 5.9L Cummins sponsored by 3.8L Buick sponsored by
CSI: Engine Bearings: When Good Bearings Go Bad
Engine bearings have the dual function of reducing friction between a rotating part of the engine (the crankshaft) and the stationary part (the main caps and engine block) and supporting the crank. Because of the stresses caused by the explosions inside the internal combustion engine, the bearing material must be extremely strong, so a durable
Special Supplement: 2008 Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide
April 2008 Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide Cylinder Bores & Piston Rings Valves & Valve Seats Crankshafts & Engine Bearings Head & Block Decks and Gaskets Sponsored By:
2008 Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide
April 2008 Special Supplement: Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide Valves & Valve Seats Crankshafts & Engine Bearings Head & Block Decks and Gaskets Cylinder Bores & Piston Rings Sponsored By:
Jasper Engines & Transmissions Names Preferred Partners For 2007
Jasper Engines & Transmissions of Jasper, Indiana, has named its Preferred Partners of 2007. The recipients of the award are Raytech-Allomatic Products, Elgin Industries, Grant Iron and Motors, Melling Automotive Products – Dura-Bond, MAHLE Clevite and Sonnax Industries. The awards were presented during the Jasper Engines & Transmissions 21st Annual Preferred Partners Banquet on March
PERA Spring Tech Meeting Recap
The conference opened with Chip Helderman and Chuck Lynch from Jasper Engines & Transmissions, who spoke about remanufacturing the GM Vortec Inline 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines. Dave Wooldridge, Publisher of Engine Builder Magazine, spoke about Engine Builder’s redesigned website – Adapting to Change. Mark Ferner, Shell Global Solutions, addressed Engine Oil Basics and
Race Engine Pistons and Rings
Cubic inches is the name of the game today. The performance piston market is being driven by bigger bore blocks and stroker crankshafts. A few years ago, a 540 cubic inch motor was a monster motor. Nowadays, some professional drag racers are running engines as large as 850 cubic inches, and 600-plus cubic inch big
Shop Solutions: March 2008
Debunking the 10 x 10 Crankshaft Myth for Customers We’ve heard a lot of customers say they need a .010? x .010? undersize grind crank because “the vehicle will be towing a lot of weight” or “this guy drives his car/truck real hard” or “this boat runs at high rpms and I don’t want to
Shop Solutions: January 2008
Crankshaft Thrust Failure – Ford 5.0L (302 CID) V8 Some 1982-’90 Ford 302 V8 engines may have insufficient torque convertor to crankshaft clearance. This may result in a metallic noise caused by flexing of the torque convertor, allowing the convertor to contact the flywheel bolts. This can also lead to damage to the crankshaft and
Tech Solutions Guide
February 2008 Tech Solutions Guide Chrysler Ford Diesels GM Imports Sponsored By:
Engine Parts Group Inc. Shareholders Fete Five As Featured Suppliers
During Engine Parts Group’s annual Shareholder Meeting in Dallas, TX, EPGI’s shareholders voted on and named five Featured Suppliers. The recipients of EPGI’s highest vendor status are Dura-Bond, Hastings Manufacturing Company, MAHLE Clevite, Melling Engine Parts and S A Gear Incorporated. “Our Featured Suppliers represent the best overall quality, value and service within their individual
Kansas
Kenny Burns, machine shop manager for Harry’s Machine Works, Inc., Dodge City, KS, has won the 2007 MAHLE Clevite Machinist of the Year Award. Burns is an ASE Master Engine Machinist. He is ASE-certified as a cylinder head specialist, cylinder block specialist and engine assembly specialist, and is also a member of the Engine Rebuilders
Ford Engine Rebuilding Technical Guide
November 2006 Ford Engine Rebuilding Technical Guide FORD 4.6L sponsored by FORD 7.3L sponsored by FORD FE sponsored by