Understanding The Differences, Challenges Between Crankshaft Position Sensors
I have suggested to you to watch for this and make sure that you have that, and encouraged you to be certain that it is indexed to this position and so on. But I don’t believe that I have ever written about watching out for damaged as-cast reluctor rings, spark triggers or whatever other name
LKQ
Peter Butterfield, regional vice president of LKQ Remanufacturing, says the purchase of ATK North America (Dallas,TX), PROFormance Powertrain Products (Springfield, MO) and Yamato Engine Specialists (Bellingham, WA) are a sign of continued industry consolidation but one that should, in the long run, benefit the entire industry. “It’s no secret that this industry has contracted dramatically
Sometimes You Get The Unexpected
I’m speaking of cam bearings, particularly those in OHV engineapplications. What brought this to my attention was what I would call a“textbook” case of cam bearing oil bleed-out that caused the rodbearings to fail. Don’t follow me? I’m not surprised. I’m certain manyof you may be scratching your heads wondering what I mean by that.
Clearing The Confusion Concerning GM Gen III Crankshafts
Both Doug Anderson and I have written a number of articles and columns about these engines, but for some reason I continue to hear about the difficulties. So it’s time to go back to the basics, start from the beginning and review the old and add some new things that have come along. The first
Isuzu Crank Identification Knowledge Pays Off In Real World Situation
Back in January of 2007 I did an article about the differences ofthe 1992-2004 3.2L Isuzu components and in particular the differentcrankshafts.I also remarked that the 3.5L crankshaft is identical in appearance anddimensions and that only the stroke is what made it different. One part of that article worth discussing again is the method ofidentifying
Eliminating The Low Oil Pressure Gremlin
Whether you’re a Production Engine Remanufacturer (PER) or a Custom Engine Builder (CER), this issue has shown up in yourwarranty or complaint area like the nasty gremlin that it is. So let’sgo on a journey and see what you think. "Low Oil Pressure" is the frightening gremlin of which I speak! Here isthe situation: your
Get Your Bearings
Have you ever heard the phrase “old wives’ tales”? My father used itall the time whenever something didn’t seem to make sense to him forthe moment. For instance, most everyone knows these: “Don’t cross youreyes or they’ll stay that way” and “feed a cold, starve a fever.” Like I said, they’re “old wives’ tales.” They
Rebuilding the CAT 3208 Diesel
Since information from Caterpillar is always held very tight within the family it was very hard to get an accurate history of how the relationship all came about, so if I’m a bit off in my timeline, forgive me. I assure you, it won’t affect the content of this article. The bottom line is, Ford
EngINtel: Recycled Coolant
There isn’t one of us who has not been affected or knows someone who has been affected by the economic crisis, downturn, recession or whatever catch phrase is being used this week in an effort to try and keep us from focusing on one reality that we all are aware of – the cupboards are
EngINtel: Practical Builder Tips To Common Questions
Since you all indulged me last month with editorial musings, thismonth will be a couple of Practical Builder Tips (PBTs) that shouldkeep you out of hot water from time to time. They’re somewhat genericbut have been popping their ugly heads in all types of engines and theyhave no manufacturer preference so no one is immune.
Ram Tough Rebuild
The B-series Cummins engine may potentially go down in history as the single most important engine development project, strategic market share gain and opportunity for diversification partnerships in Cummins history. The Cummins B-series is a family of four- and six-cylinder inline engines known as the “one-liter per cylinder” in both the popular 3.9L four-cylinder and
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
More Ammunition For The Ongoing War On 4.6L/5.4L Ford Engine Misinformation
If there is a war being waged in the automotive aftermarket right now, it is one of information. More precisely, it is too often the fact that victims are suffering because of the lack thereof. Be it the “Right to Repair Act,” casting proliferation or parts proliferation, what we need to know is all changing
Need Transportation? PERA Asking for Shuttle Bus Requests for Tech Meeting
PERA is currently researching the feasibility and cost to hire a shuttle to take all Spring Tech meeting attendees arriving by plane to Big Cedar Lodge. Big Cedar Lodge is approximately 60 miles from the Springfield/Branson Airport. The PERA 2008 Spring Tech meeting will be held in Ridgedale, MO at Big Cedar Lodge March 5-7
PERA 2008 Spring Tech Conference Set For Big Cedar Lodge In Branson
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) Spring Tech Meeting is set for March 5-7 at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale (Branson), MO. The opening reception will take place on Wednesday evening. Events featured this year will be tours with PROformance and SRC Automotive. Hotel reservations should be made through Pam Burban at Worldtek Travel. Reservations
The Shermanator 347: A 530HP Gas Stroker You Can Build
A while ago Engine Builder ran a story on the popularity and basic dos and don’ts of stroker engines ( March 2007 Engine Builder). It received such great response that we are following up with a “real world” stroker engine buildup. In this case, it is an engine combination that is so popular that it
Core Corner: Finding Your Direction With The Northstar
I’ll be honest, it’s had me baffled. Even I’ve struggled to understand why I would put much research effort into the casting proliferation of this engine. My perception was, "Who in his right mind would spend the money to put a reman engine into a car that is so old?" Yet, jump up onto AutoTrader.com
Core Corner, What’s Your Isuzu IQ?
[email protected] Here we are starting the new year with an optimism that hasn’t been seen for probably the last five years. From all indications, 2007 appears to be the first year in a long time that will be better and show growth for the engine reman/ builder industry. The decline of the market seems to
PERA’S Core Corner: No Tricks: Eliminating The Low Oil Pressure Gremlin
Since this is the month of screams and fright, of ghouls, goblins and gremlins (no, not the “classic” AMC car from the ’70s – although that was scary enough) I am taking the opportunity to try and help eliminate one of them. This month’s Core Corner is more about being helpful or informative rather than
Rebuilding the Ford 3.0L
This engine came out of the Cleveland Engine Plant #2 (CEP2), originally opened in 1955 to manufacture the 361 cid truck engine. By 1985, this facility was down to 400 employees and on the verge of closing. Then in 1988, plant renovation was begun (with the 3.0L Duratec engine family on the drawing board) at