How Do You Reuse Cummins ISX and QSX Connecting Rods?
There are two types of ISX & QSX connecting rods; “Drilled” and “Non-Drilled”. A drilledconnecting rod has an oil passage drilled up through the shank of the rod to supply lubrication tothe connection at the piston pin. A drilled rod can be used with either two piece articulated orone piece steel pistons. There is no
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces Over 60 New Part Numbers
The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy duty applications. New part numbers are available for the following products: Air Filters, Oil Filters, Oil Filter and Pan Gaskets, Engine Camshaft Bearing Sets, Connecting Rod Bearings, Crankshaft Main Bearing and Thrust Washer Sets, Engine Pistons and Piston Pin Bushings, Catalytic
MAHLE Clevite Introduces 59 New Part Numbers
MAHLE Clevite says it introduced 59 new part numbers in December for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets and piston rings. The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. New part numbers are available for the following products: air filters, cabin air filters, engine camshaft bearing
2011 Stroker Engine Guide: Unlocking LS Stroker Engine Potential
Modifying the LS for more power is as easy as falling off a log, to apoint, then some tough issues arise, especially if you are building ahigh-rpm race engine. But until you reach that point, the LS respondsnicely to boring and stroking, improved cylinder head flow and theyrespond especially well to power adders. The only
Unlocking LS Stroker Engine Potential
Editor’s Note: Our March 2013 Issue will feature the 6th Annual Engine Builder Stroker Guide with a detailed listing, broken down by engine, of the components and part numbers currently available. Be sure to stay tuned! Modifying the LS for more power is as easy as falling off a log, to a point, then some
Build Your Own Competition-Worthy 600 HP Engine
Last month, we introduced you to the UMP Modified racing engine being built by the engine experts at Earnhardt Childress Racing in Welcome, NC. The engine – a 600 hp, 411 cid plant built for UMP Dirtcar Modifed competition – will be awarded to the winner of the Sunnen Rev It UP Raffle at the
Connecting Rods and Bearings
Selecting connecting rods and rod bearings for an engine is a lot more complicated when you are modifying the engine from stock specifications. OEMs spend a lot of time and money developing the components that go into a stock engine, and cost is usually a factor in what components are used. Rod bearings also play
How to Degree A Camshaft
These items are: • A large Degree Wheel, such as LUNATI CAMS P/N 80000 • A Dial Indicator & Magnetic Base Stand, such as LUNATI CAMS P/N 80012 • A Steel Deck Strap Kit, such as LUNATI CAMS P/N 80013 • All of the above is available as LUNATI CAMS DEGREE
Rebuilding The 6.6L Duramax Diesel
It was really no surprise, since GM had single-handedly alienated the American buying public against the diesel engine beginning back in the late ’70s and early ’80s with the 5.7L V8 and 4.3L V6 diesel engines that were, let’s just say, “less than stellar.” While there’s no point now in rehashing mistakes of the past,
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2010
Mounting 2.3L Ford Heads on Serdi-Style Machines Many Serdi-style seat and valve guide machines mount off of the valve cover side of the head. Some heads, such as the one on the Ford 2.3L OHC engine, do not have a valve cover rail on one of its sides. This makes it difficult to mount the
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: February 2010
Cummins 5.9L, M251 Pump Installation Tip There is the new instruction sheet for the M251 Cummins pump (Cummins 5.9L 1989-2007), M350 & M351 Cummins pumps (Cummins 5.9L 1986-1998). The pump looks simple enough to install, however, don’t be in a hurry. If the proper procedure is not followed the gears may bind causing engine damage.
Getting it Right
Mark Dodge, owner of Midwest Cylinder Head, can pinch a penny thin enough to see through (and maybe that keeps his businesses alive and well in poor economic times), so you can bet his choice was thoroughly researched and thought out. I wanted to see what this unit was all about and so arranged to
60 Series Detroit Diesel Engines
The Series 60 engine is an in-line 6 cylinder, with wet replaceable liners, overhead cam and electronic engine control. These engines are mostly used in class 8 trucks, but can also be found in industrial and generator applications as well as occasional marine applications. The Series 60 DDC diesel engine comes in 14.0L, 12.7L &
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
Valve Seats & Machining Guide
Engine cooling doesn’t only happen at at the radiator. The valves (particularly the exhaust valves) take a lot of heat from the combustion chamber and the valve seats have the responsibility of helping to cool them off. The seats draw heat away from the valves and conduct it into the cylinder head, providing most of
Volvo D12 Series Engine Now Remanufactured in North America
TheVolvo Reman D12s are remanufactured at the Middletown RemanufacturingCenter (MRC) in Middletown, PA. MRC has provided North Americancustomers with superior remanufactured parts for more than 30 years. Volvo Reman D12s are available through Volvo Truck dealers.Each engine is delivered as a “basic engine” (longblock), which allows customers to re-use external engine componentssuch as alternators from
Connecting Rods: So Many Choices
Choosing a set of connecting rods for a performance engine is not as simple as it sounds. The rods you ultimately choose to use in an engine will depend on a number of factors, each of which can be critical to the life of the motor and the success of your customer. Your decision will
MAHLE Acquires Clemex Mexico S.A. de C.V
The Stuttgart-based MAHLEGroup has acquired the total shares of Clemex Mexico S.A. de C.V. andits subsidiaries in Lerma, Mexico. The company, which will continue to operate under the name ClemexMexico S.A. de CV until early 2009 when it is merged into the MAHLEGroup, produces engine bearings and bushings for the automotiveaftermarket and global automotive OE
MAHLE Acquires Clemex Mexico S.A. de C.V
The Stuttgart-based MAHLEGroup has acquired the total shares of Clemex Mexico S.A. de C.V. andits subsidiaries in Lerma, Mexico. The company, which will continue to operate under the name ClemexMexico S.A. de CV until early 2009 when it is merged into the MAHLEGroup, produces engine bearings and bushings for the automotiveaftermarket and global automotive OE
Five Plans To Turn A Profit From Sales of Performance Parts
It seems that lately everyone wants to build high performance engines and sell high performance parts. But it has not always been that way. In the 1950s and ’60s, high performance engine builders were racers first and to feed their need for speed they built their own high performance parts. Many started small businesses producing