Maxiforce Increases Midwest Presence, Opens New Indy Distribution Center
To provide faster service and increased fill-rates, diesel parts supplier Maxiforce has invested in a new Indianapolis distribution center more than four times the size of its old location.
High Performance Heavy-Duty Engine Look at Diesels Through a Different Lens
Across much of the highway system of the U.S., heavy trucks race almost non-stop to their next destination. Actually, because of DOT regulations and self-enacted restrictions from nearly every fleet operation, those trucks are more likely to be driven safely and efficiently. On several race tracks across the United States, though, diesel tractors with C12
Honeywell to Use Garrett as Company Name for Transportation Systems Business
Honeywell has announced its Transportation Systems business will rebrand itself “Garrett – Advancing Motion” upon successful completion of the previously announced spin off, which is expected to close before the end of the third quarter.
Third-World Problems, First-World Production
Ask the typical reader of Engine Builder what his biggest business challenge is and you might hear complaints such as bargain basement internet parts sales, competition from OEMs and an inability to find enthusiastic employees. Ask Andrew Yorke about his headaches and things sound a bit different. “Things that all my fellow engineers take for
IPD Names New President
Industrial Parts Depot, an aftermarket provider of engine components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines, has named Michael J. Badar as IPD’s new president.
Engine Oil Changes and Innovations
It’s always helpful at the end of each year to reflect on what’s been accomplished and where we think our industry is headed. I think we should do this for the three types of oils you Engine Builder readers typically encounter.
Heavy-Duty Pistons
For heavy-duty applications, the answer for today’s diesel engine is the use of steel pistons. Steel pistons have been used for quite some time but they face a whole new set of challenges.
Miller’s Machine Shop; 2016 Diesel Engine Builder of the Year
The owner of Miller’s Machine Shop in Lincoln University, PA, the 2016 Diesel Engine Builder of the Year, has been building winning engines since he was 10 years old.
Maxiforce Discusses Diesel Engine Parts
In this video shot at the AAPEX 2017 show, you’ll hear Paul Kelly from Maxiforce – the internal diesel engine specialists – discuss the company’s applications for small-bore Japanese diesel engines. They cover Yanmar, Shibaura, Mitsubishi, Caterpillar, and Perkins. At the show, the company also announced its launch of an engine overhaul kit for the
Driven Racing Oil DR40 15W-40 Semi-Synthetic Turbo Diesel Motor Oil
The latest offering from Driven Racing Oil combines conventional 15W-40 viscosity with advanced synthetic mPAO technology to provide enhanced wear protection and shear stability for high-performance turbocharged diesel engines.
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator Reformulated for Diesel Engines
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator, first introduced in 2004 to resolve issues related to clogged or malfunctioning HEUI injectors for the 6.0 L Ford Power Stroke, is now available with a new formulation that removes close to 100% stiction from any gas or diesel engine.
Core Sourcing Heads & Blocks
Cores are the heart and soul of the engine rebuilding business. If you don’t have a core, you don’t have an engine to rebuild. The challenge is getting the right cores that are in demand, and at a price that you and your customers can afford.
Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 for Diesel and Gas Engines
Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 full synthetic, which meets the API CK-4 specification for diesel engines and the API SN specification for gasoline engines.
Industrial Engine Rebuild Opportunities
Rebuilding industrial engines is a growing business for many engine builders and shows no signs of slowing down.
Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Extreme Fuel Additive
Diesel owners are turning to Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Extreme to restore a truck’s original power. With one dose, Diesel Extreme cleans out fuel tanks, lines and injectors, removes moisture, boosts cetane, lubricates the fuel pump and injectors, neutralizes acid and restores fuel economy and power back to the vehicle’s original performance.
Maxiforce – PRI 2016
Known for John Deere, Perkins and Caterpillar internal engine parts, Maxiforce has announced new products for a burgeoning market in small bore Japanese diesel engines. Paul Kelly of Maxiforce talks about what the company offers for Yanmar, Shibaura and Mitsubishi diesel engines.
Crank Grinding – The Myth of the .010”/.010” Crankshaft
Regrinding the crankshaft is an important part of the engine rebuilding process. It was almost an art in the ‘40s, but it’s pretty routine now. However, there are still plenty of myths and misunderstandings that are left over from the past that we still have to deal with today. One of the most common myths
FP Diesel Engine Bearings Have Exclusive New ‘Intelligent’ Material
FP Diesel connecting rod bearings for many hardworking Caterpillar 3500 engines now feature an exclusive “intelligent” overplate material that helps eliminate common cavitation erosion and adhesion issues associated with conventional tri-metal aluminum alloys.
USPTO Awarded Patent for IPDSteel Friction Welded Piston
IPD, an aftermarket provider of engine components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines, received a patent for a newer design IPDSteel friction welded piston. This new design is the third generation of patended and patent-pending IPDSteel pistons.
Honing Aluminum Blocks
Manufacturers who produce “linerless” hypereutectic aluminum blocks today include Audi, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Yamaha. Most late-model engines have aluminum blocks to save weight, including most of the familiar domestic V8s such as Chevy LS, Ford 4.6L modular and 5.0L Coyote, and Chrysler 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi. Yet these have iron sleeves.
