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Employer Compliance: EEOC Addresses Six Priority Areas Of Claims Enforcement

In December of 2012, the EEOC laid out the details of its Strategic Enforcement Plan for fiscalyears 2013-’16 and identified six “national priorities” that focus enforcement efforts in the three general areas of hiring, pay and harassment. The six priority areas of claims enforcement are as follows: 1. Eliminating Barriers in ­Recruiting and Hiring. Last year, the EEOC

Engine Builder Shop Solutions: June 2013

Removing Stubborn Dowel Pins Do you ever have solid dowel pins that are worn or tapered, and the slap hammer slips off no matter how tight you make it? Add a dab of valve lapping compound to the dowel pin. It works wonders. Most of the time the pin slaps right out. Jeffrey Myers MAR

Longtime Goodson Tech Services Manager to Retire

Tapp, whose last day is June 28, 2013 has been with Goodson Tools & Supplies since April 1992. According to David Monyhan, Goodson Sales Manager, “Jim has been at the heart of many of our new products over the years. He has experience in running his own shop and teaching at a tech school, which

Don’t Overlook The Easy Dollars To Add To Your Bottom Line

As I began to review the profit and loss statements from last month, I was reminded of something I learned long ago. Financial data, although very useful, is just a snapshot of the past or history. I’ve seen so many shop owners over the years have the right tools for the job, and they attend

The Best-Kept Secrets to Dealing with Sales Objections

Here are what I’ve discovered to be the best-kept secrets when it comes to dealing with sales objections. 1. Accept the fact that the single greatest cause of sales objections is a poor sales presentation. If you don’t follow the eight steps of the sales cycle (1. Build rapport; 2. Fact-find; 3. Identify the need; 4. Identify the

Advantages of Using an Aluminum Flywheel

By Sam Logan Using aluminum sheds 10-15 lbs. from the rotating assembly of a conventional steel flywheel, but it is the effect the weight loss has on the moment of inertia – the measure of an object’s resistance to changes to its rotation – that contributes the real gains. The lower moment of inertia in

Parts Making With Your CNC

Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machining allows engine builders to achieve almost unbelievable levels of accuracy and consistency. The programmability of a digital computer not only automates the operation of the equipment but also provides a level of repeatability that can’t be matched by manual equipment. That’s why CNC has been the backbone of virtually all

Pursuing The Small Engine Market

Small engines are everywhere. They power lawn mowers, garden tillers, portable generators, all kinds of pumps, go-carts, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, forklifts, even refrigerated trailers on reefer trucks. Most of these engines are single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled motors that range in power from 5 to 15 hp or more. Some have vertical crankshafts and some have horizontal

All-New FMe-cat.com eCatalog Brings Expanded Content to Desktops and Mobile Devices

Federal-Mogul has announced that its www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog has been re-launched with an all-new interface and a variety of features implemented to make the e-cat faster, easier and more valuable for any user, including those who prefer to research parts and repair information via a smartphone or tablet computer, according to the company. Federal-Mogul said it expects the

Ford 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Injector Removal and Installation

The following special tools are needed for this procedure:                                                   Removing the injectors: 1. Remove the valve cover.                       2. Drain

A New ‘Finish’ in Honing

For years, engine builders have been honing cylinders with a coarse stone followed by a finishing stone. Then ring materials changed, requiring an additional very fine finishing stone to follow. Now current technology demands an added step to create an even cleaner, burr-free finish. However, even with these conventional honing techniques, peaks of folded and

Not Quite a Full Pull

In tractor pulling parlance, a “hook” is when you  attempt a pull. A “full pull” is one in which you go the maximum distance of 300 feet. At Engine Builder, we’re mourning one of our own, who made the hook, but didn’t quite get the full pull. Jim Walbolt, who had been a contributor to

Green Strategies: Recycling Scrap and Precious Metals

Engine rebuilding, arguably the truest form of recycling, restores core durability and is part of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. In fact, the very definition of the word “recycle” could be interchanged with “engine rebuilding.” Recycling means to reuse or make (a substance) available for reuse for biological activities through natural processes of

World’s Smallest V8 Engine

Gary Conley’s 30-year quest to manufacture a true production V8 engine in quarter-scale almost went up in smoke twice, once in 2001 when a foundry fire claimed all his critical molds, and later when oil smoke proved a stubborn problem during run-offs of the engine. Conley overcame the first setback with years of sheer determination.

Accountability Raises the Performance Bar and Helps Achieve Goals and Objectives

Accountability is a big word. We see examples every day around us where we can safely surmise that “that person” is not being held accountable for their actions. Accountable: Subject to the obligation to report, explain or justify something; responsible; answerable. We are surrounded by people every day – customers, employees, family members and even strangers

The Importance of Compression Ratios and How To Measure Them

NHRA Top Fuel and Funny car teams replace them after every race pass and every second qualifying pass. Pro Stock teams replace them after every 40 passes approximately, and weekend warriors replace them every 12 to 18 months, sooner if their engines are nitrous-assisted. At piston replacement time questions of spec changes usually arise –

AVI Offers Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L: Issues And Review of Operations Training Program

TonySalas, director of training for Association of Diesel Specialists, will informyou about the EGR system along with the close crank case ventilation system,the after treatment system, the emission control system and the common railinjection system.?? Salas covers scan tool software to give you the information?and diagnostictechniques you need to know on how to approach the

Cylinder Sleeve Installation Procedures for 2002-2006 GM Ecotec Engines

This information is an update to previously published information on cylinder sleeve replacement for 2002-2006 GM Ecotec 2.0L, 2.2L and 2.4L 4-cylinder engines. A Cylinder Sleeve Removal/Installation tool (p/n EN45680-850) is required for this procedure. Tools are available from Kent Moore. Do not chill or heat the cylinder bore sleeve or the cylinder block when

Engine Builder Shop Solutions: February 2013

5 Tips For a Manual Milling Machine Editor’s Note: A manual milling machine is typically at the heart of every machine shop. In the following, Jim Kovach gives some useful tips on how to get the most from your mill. 1. Always use a high-quality machinist’s square on the mill. You will be surprised how

Federal-Mogul Launches Product Technology Partnership With John Force Racing

Federal-Mogul Corp.and John Force Racing Inc. (JFR) have announced a technology partnership for the development and testing of next-generation performance spark plugs on nitromethane-fueled drag racing engines and other demanding applications.   "Even the most sophisticated computer-based simulations and other advanced engineering tools can’t begin to match the operating environment of a nearly 8,000-horsepower Top