ArmaKleen & Safety-Kleen Announce No Limits Parts Cleaning Roadshow
Attend their upcoming Parts Cleaning Roadshow on October 4th at Texas Motor Speedway to learn more about cleaning parts with environmentally responsible cleaners and parts cleaning equipment technology for a safer workplace.
Cleaning Components with Baking Soda
There are many different processes for cleaning parts and components before engines can be rebuilt, and engine builders use a variety of cleaning solutions for different reasons. However, the argument can be made that sodium bicarbonate blasting or soda blasting has numerous advantages.
Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment
Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment provides a comprehensive, high-quality solution to clean, lubricate, and improve the overall health and performance of nearly any engine – gas or diesel, 4-stroke or 2-stroke.
Engine Bearing Materials and Selection
One thing every engine builder and even non-engine builder types know is that metal on metal contact is not good. It’s so bad that engine builders will go to great lengths to prevent it from happening. Bearing manufacturers and coating companies also work hard to make sure that their products can withstand extreme abuse without destroying expensive components.
LT1 NHRA Stock Eliminator Engine
With a mechanical engineering background and racing in his blood, Brandon Page was destined to become an engine builder. The Clemson and SAM Tech grad opened Page Racing Engines just a year and a half ago, but has already been churning out engine builds like this LT1 NHRA Stock Eliminator engine. Find out what went into the build!
Ultrasonic Cleaning
From cleaning to machining, engine builders are leaving the hands-on approach behind in favor of more automated methods that are also more friendly to the environment. If you’re looking for a system that works as good as some of your methods, ultrasonic cleaning might be a good choice for your shop.
Ford 6.4L Diesel Engine
Bucking the trend of the engine building industry being male dominated, Bridgette Fitzgerald has been at Barnette’s Engines for 10 years, spending six of those years as the shop’s foreman! She’s an integral part of helping rebuild engines like this Ford 6.4L diesel. Find out how she got to where she is today and what went into this diesel rebuild.
Engine Pro November Shop Solutions
RTV REMOVAL TOOL If you have ever had to clean RTV off of a gasketless oil pan, timing cover or other parts, you know how hard and time consuming this task can be. We have found that running a round ball end Allen wrench, where the ball fits the groove in those parts, does the
Engine Part Cleaning Tips and Techniques
It’s not fun, but vital to successful rebuilds According to a recent Engine Builder Machine Shop Market Profile, in which we survey hundreds of machine shops across the country, about 15 percent of the total production time for rebuilding an engine is spent in the cleaning process. While our wives may not agree that we
WD-40 Carb and Throttle Body Parts Cleaner
To further meet the needs of automotive professionals, WD-40 Company is expanding its WD-40 Specialist line of products and will debut Carb/Throttle Body & Parts Cleaner at the SEMA Show October 30 – November 2.
Engine Pro Shop Solutions – September 2018
DON’T SKIP THE DETAILS Sometimes it is just the little details that add up – and cleaning is key! Taking the time to use a little ATF to wipe your new piston rings down before assembly can help keep dirt and debris out of your new engine. Multiply this by the number of parts that
Class 8 Diesel Engines – Built for Speed, Too
Class 8 Diesels Make Great Race Trucks Too, Says Ohio Engine Builder When you think about diesel engine building profit potential you may consider the on-track activities of boosted turbo diesels like the 6.6L Duramax, the 5.9L Cummins or the 6.0L Power Stroke. Impressive engines, and it’s really no surprise to see sub-11 second runs
Safe Cleaning – Are the Concepts Compatible?
The subject of cleaning is never far from the mind of the modern engine builder or machine shop supervisor. Obviously, parts must be as clean as possible so they can be inspected, repaired if possible and reassembled. The subject of SAFE cleaning is a little less definitive, however.
Supercharged 598 Big Block Chevy Engine
Recently, one of Bruce Baker’s customers flipped his boat and got the engine all wet. Not wanting the salt to eat through the big block Chevy, Bruce and his team at Express Engines got to work tearing it down, cleaning it up and rebuilding this supercharged 598 big block Chevy.
Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology
Ultrasonic cleaning is one of the ways engine builders can choose to clean parts, but what is it and how does it work? Is it the too-good-to-be-true stuff of science fiction or is it the best technique ever for cleaning the dirtiest of engine components? The truth, as they say, lies somewhere in the middle.
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.
Join the Marines: Why Engine Builders Need to Change Course for the Marine Market
Not all engines are created equal – even when they’re using the same basic block. It’s the application that makes the difference, especially when we’re talking about marine instead of automotive. For this article, we’ll be focusing on inboard and stern-drive engines, as outboards are a separate, small-engine category.
Blast Cabinets: Equipment, Media Options Make Quick Work of Different Cleaning Needs
No two custom engine builders use the same team to create their engine products nor do they create the same engine or use the same parts. Just like each application has different design outlines so do abrasive blasting machines that are used to clean, strengthen, shot peen and rebuild custom engines for use in vehicles from fleets to racing.
426 Chrysler HEMI Engine
Right now Ray Barton has 70 426 Chrysler HEMI engines sitting in his shop. In fact, Ray Barton Racing Engines, is world famous for these engines. From rebuilds to dyno services and valve train analyzing to cylinder head work, find out why his HEMIs are in demand.
Shaking the Rust Off – Preventing and Getting Rid of Rust on Engine Parts
It’s said that water and oil don’t mix. Turns out moisture, air and metal don’t get along real well either. There are many things that can damage engine parts, causing them not to function correctly or be as dependable as they could be, and one of those variables not necessarily top of mind is rust.