Diesel Engine Technology: Emissions Control
Good news! You won’t be faced with any new engine technology in acouple of years. While engine makers are planning on using variousmeans to qualify their products for the enhanced emissions regulationsthat will take effect in 2010, all will use technologies long proven onthe road. Most manufacturers, especially those with European ties, haveindicated that they
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces Clevite H-Series Racing Bearings for GM Duramax Diesel Engines
MAHLEClevite has announced the introduction of Clevite H-Series racingbearings for GM 6.6L Duramax diesel engines, including rod bearings(CB1805H) and main set bearings (MS2218H). “We are pleased to introduce the legendary Clevite H-Series racingbearings for the GM Duramax 6.6L diesel engine,” said Bill McKnight,team leader – Training for MAHLE Clevite Inc. “Designed for toughconditions, Clevite H-Series
Manufacturer Tech Tip: Breaking In Rebuilt Diesel Engines
The parts manufacturer can provide great replacement parts and the engine builder can do an outstanding job of assembling the engine, but you can still have a problem with oil consumption if the engine is not broken in correctly to get the piston rings to seat. Rings are designed to apply a certain amount of
Tenneco to Produce Diesel Engine Aftertreatment Systems for Caterpillar
Tenneco has become a globaldiesel emission control system integration supplier to Caterpillar,which makes construction and mining equipment, as well as dieselengines. In this role, Tenneco will work with Caterpillar to developand produce diesel engine aftertreatment systems for Caterpillarengines. These aftertreatment systems, along with Caterpillar’s leadingengine emissions reduction technology, will be used globally to meetstricter diesel
Cummins Named Automotive News 2008 PACE Award Winner for Innovation of the 6.7l Turbo Diesel Engine
Cummins Inc. has announced that it has earned a prestigious 2008 Automotive News PACE Award for innovation demonstrated by the 6.7L turbo diesel engine. The PACE Award ceremony, held on April 14 in Detroit, Mich., honors superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance among automotive suppliers. Cummins has been recognized for the 6.7L Dodge Ram
Elgin Industries Named Exclusive Aftermarket Source of Eaton Diesel Engine Valves
Elgin Industries and Eaton Corporation have announced a new partnership in the marketing and distribution of premium-quality, OE-technology Eaton diesel valves for the replacement parts market. Effective immediately, Elgin is the exclusive source of the complete offering of Eaton-manufactured replacement valves for all diesel engine applications. One of the largest and most respected engine parts
Cylinder Head Gasket Caution for 2003-2006 Ford 6.0L Diesel Engines
A cylinder head gasket caution has been issued for 2003-2006 Ford 6.0L VIN P diesel engines. This caution should be referenced any time head gaskets or cylinder heads are being replaced. The manufacturer for this engine uses two separate facilities, one in Indianapolis, IN and the other in Huntsville, AL. While both locations build engines
Nissan to Develop Diesel Engines for Light-Duty Trucks Including Titan
Nissan Motor Co., said its light commercial vehicle (LCV) unit will create a new engineering division to develop diesel engines for light duty trucks. Industry experts say this could the pathway for Nissan’s Titan pickup to someday get a diesel engine to compete with diesel versions from Detroit and Toyota. Nissan Motor Light Trucks Co.,
Valve Yoke Installation For Mack MP7 And MP8 Diesel Engines
MP7 and MP8 engines utilize pin-less valve yokes at the inlet and exhaustvalves, similar to the pin-less yokes used on previous Mack engines such asASET and E-Tech. The holes on the bottom of the yoke that fit over the valve stem tips are roundon one end and elongated on the other. The yokes are not
GM’s 6.5L Diesel Engine
The 6.5L GM diesel engine was introduced in 1992 to replace the 6.2L diesel engine and was in turn replaced by GM’s Duramax 6600 in 2001. On the surface it would appear that the story of the 6.5L diesel would end here, right? Well, that wouldn’t make much of an article. In actuality, production of
Size Matters: Industrial Diesel Engine Builds
When it comes to the various rebuilding markets, almost nothing is as specialized as industrial diesel engines. While many experts say this market is growing at the moment, it can take a supersized commitment to compete in this niche segment because of remanufacturing competition from the OE manufacturers themselves. You’ll need to supersize your tooling
The Mid-range Diesel Engine Market
The diesel engine market is a very complex one, but it can be broken down into three basic categories: light-, medium- and heavy-duty. These categories could then be broken down further into on-highway, off-highway and agricultural. In 2004 roughly 1.5 million new diesel engines were produced in North America, a whopping 79.6 percent of which
Head gasket selection for Toro Groundmaster and Roadmaster units with 1982-’99 Peugeot XUD9 diesel engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information for head gasket selection for Toro Groundmaster and Roadmaster units with 1982-’99 Peugeot XUD9 diesel engines. This information should be considered any time the head gasket is replaced. Four different head gasket thickness options are currently available and provide a variety of gasket thickness options
Cylinder liner adjustment and compression ring gasket thickness for Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) 71 Series diesel engines
Engine Builders: The following information regards cylinder liner adjustment and compression ring gasket thickness for Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) 71 Series diesel engines. This information should be considered any time liners are replaced. AERA previously published TB 206 concerning compression ring gaskets. This supplements that information. The correct position of the liner top flange is
What is the cylinder head installation procedure for the new GM 6.6L diesel engine?
What is the cylinder head installation procedure for the new GM 6.6L diesel engine? According to the AERA technical committee, there is a revised cylinder head installation procedure for 2001-2003 GM 6.6L VIN 1 diesel engines. These engines are referred to as Duramax diesels and are a result of a joint venture between GM and
Valve lifter failure is experienced on Mack MIDR 06.02.12 or MIDR 06.02.26 diesel engines valve lifter failure is experienced on Mack MIDR 06.02.12 or MIDR 06.02.26 diesel engine valve lifter failure is experienced on Mack MIDR 06.02.12 or MIDR 06.02.26 d
If a lifter failed in a 2001 Mack truck, how concerned should I be about the rest of the components? If valve lifter failure is experienced on Mack MIDR 06.02.12 or MIDR 06.02.26 diesel engines with original style lifters, the AERA Technical Committee recommends that all 12 lifters and pushrods be replaced with improved components.
Cylinder head stress plate for Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines.
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a revised cylinder head stress plate for Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines. Previously AERA published Technical Bulletin 1561 concerning a stress plate for this engine. The previously made plates covered a single cylinder and required multiple relocations of the plate to bore/hone all six cylinders.
Pinless intake valve yokes for Mack E-Tech diesel engines.
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information concerning pinless intake valve yokes for Mack E-Tech diesel engines. Beginning March 2, 2000 (engine s/n 0D0120), pinless valve yokes p/n 891gc328 were phased into production of all E-Tech engines. The pinless yokes are used for the inlet valves only. This change went into effect
A Kubota diesel engine for rebuild
Engine Builders: If you are considering a Kubota diesel engine for rebuild, the following specifications regarding compression pressures will be helpful. For your installer customers, this information will be useful in engine diagnosis. To obtain an accurate value of cranking compression, the engine should be operated until normal operating temperature is reached. If an engine
Scheid Diesel-Built Triple-Turbo Billet 6.4L Cummins Super Stock Engine
During our visit to Scheid Diesel we had our mouths wide open in amazement for most of the time, but this Super Stock pulling engine really made our jaws drop! Scheid’s Joe Gasper walked us through the details of this billet triple-turbo 6.4L Cummins build, and it’s our latest Diesel of the Week brought to
