Identifying Ford Duratec 3.0L Cylinder Blocks
The Duratec 30 is an aluminum blockwith cast iron liners, aluminum DOHC cylinder head with four valves percylinder, fracture-split (cracked) forged powder metal connecting rods,and a forged steel crankshaft. There are two versions of the Duratec 30: DAMB – Lincoln LS, Jaguar, Mazda 6 and MPV, which use direct-actingmechanical bucket (DAMB) tappets. Here the camshaft
Ford 460 Industrial Engine Considerations
However you wish to refer to the Ford 460, either as a Ford LSG875 orsimply as a 385 Series Ford, it was Ford’s largest V8 until it wasreplaced in 2000 by the Model WSG1068 6.8L V10 engine. TheFord 460 industrial engine was used in a variety of applicationsincluding wood chippers and tub grinders, co-generation systems,irrigation
Ohio Technical College Partners with Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Through the partnership, JASPER will provide engines, transmissions and differentials along with manufacturing, marketing and sponsor support to OTC. Students will train on the company’s products during a six-week course held in the new Jasper Engines and Transmissions Training Center Lab building. “We are excited to have JASPER as the official automotive engine and transmissions
Musings on Presents, Prizes and Presidents
Sometimes these tips are of a very technical nature. Sometimes…well, not so much. “My wife decided to help me out this winter by buying me a new jacket to wear during the cold weather. She purchased a new camouflaged-colored work jacket. The jacket is just fine, except when I take it off and lay it
Recommended Valve Spring Pressures
The following recommendations are from Erson Cams. If you have questions, you can reach their tech department at 800-641-7920. Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft: 110 lbs Seat pressure/250-280 lbs open pressure Solid Flat Tappet Camshaft: 130 lbs Seat Pressure/300-325 lbs open pressure Hydraulic Roller Camshaft: 130 lbs Seat Pressure/300- 325 lbs open pressure Solid Roller Camshaft:
FTC
Industry associations APRA, MEMA and MERA have weighed in on the newest “FTC Guides for Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts.” These Guides were adopted by the FTC prior to 1979 and have been periodically reviewed and updated since. The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) strongly urged the FTC to retain the Guides, believing
Common Rail Injection History: Less Conspiracy, More Efficiency
It seems as though when customers are at the shop, the question always arises as to what common-rail really means. Then after I explain the technology to them, the reply that I get is, “Why did they have to change everything and start using computers?” If you find yourself in a similar boat and have
Pneumatic Tool Innovations
Pneumatics is that section of technology that deals with the study and application of pressurized gass to affect mechancial motion. Or, said differently, pneumatic tools use compressed gas (usually air) to make them work. I would venture to guess that most, if not all, of you reading this use air tools frequently, or have used
Keeping Valve Jobs Profitable
Okay, so head work accounts for a large percentage of your business. But is it as profitable as it should be or could be? Do you have a good handle on cylinder head related costs (parts, labor and cleaning)? Are the employees who are doing the head work competent and productive? Is your valve guide
Magnum Gaskets Expands Product Line with New Head Gaskets and Head Sets
Magnum Gaskets,an MSI brand, has announced plans for a major product line expansion inthe fourth quarter of 2012, which the company says will more than double the gasket sales potential for Magnum’s aftermarket distribution partners. “Magnum’s entry into the premium-quality head gasket/head set market is the most important change to the gasket supply landscape
Fall NEPMA Meeting to Include Presentation Skills Workshop
In addition to a behind-the-scenes look at the Center for Transportation Research at Argonne National Laboratory, the fall National Engine Parts Manufacturers Association (NEPMA) meeting will include a "Presentation Skills for Professionals" workshop presented by industry veteran and presentation expert David Caracci. According to Caracci, although product and marketing professionals are usually well-educated in the
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark “Shop Solutions’” fifth anniversary and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you’ll get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Watch this section as well as the magazine for
Sheared Crankshaft Sprocket Keys Found on Some GM 6.2L Diesel Engines
A new hardened washer, p/n 23504011, is availalbe for improved clampload of the crankshaft sprocket to the crankshaft by the crankshaftbolt. Installation torques for the hardened washer have been increasedto 177 to 185 ft.lbs. (240 N.m /250 N.m). Parts are currently available from GM and other suppliers should damperloosening occur, resulting in the crankshaft sprocket
History-Making Times and Technologies
Speaking of choices, we have a little bit of history happening in theautomotive industry as well and it’s called Displacement on Demand,Active Fuel Management, Multi-Displacement system, Variable CylinderManagement and the list goes on. The bottom line is, technology thatchanges the number of cylinders a vehicle runs on can use just 25-30percent of the available horsepower
Extending Valve Life
Most manufacturers of valvesoperate tech phone lines, and all have received that caller who opens the conversation by saying, "Your valve ruined my engine; when are you going to pay to fix it?"As much as the rebuilder or vehicle owner might like to lay blame it on the manufacturer for providing a bad product, it
Camshaft & Valvetrain Technology Overview
Camshaft and valvetrain technology is a topic we’ve written much about over the years. A rotating eccentric lobe on a camshaft still opens the valves. In the case of an overhead valve engine, the cam lobe pushes a follower or bucket tappet to open the valve. With a pushrod engine, the cam lobe pushes a
Big Changes for Local Search Engine Results with New Google+ Local
If you haven’t heard, Google Places is being replaced by Google+ Local pages. This big change will affect local search results on Google, so keep on reading if you want high local search rankings. Each business has a Google Placespage that can include business contact information, hours, reviews and pictures. You can see an example
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: July 2012
Olds V8 Distributor Gear Lubrication Problems When building an Oldsmobile V8, especially a performance engine with a high volume oil pump, it is a must to drill a small squirter hole in the rear galley plug by the distributor gear. A hole .025? to .050? in diameter will do wonders for gear lubrication and save
Connecting Rod Selection for Performance Engines
The types of rods are broken into four families: stock, aluminum, 4340 forged and 4340 billet. I know there are some 4130 and 5140 aftermarket rods available, but I have no experience with these. Stock rods vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, not only in size and shape, but in the amount of power and RPM’s
What Every Customer Needs To Hear
This will not only let yourcustomers know that you were paying attention when they were speaking to you,but will communicate that you truly understand the positions that they arein. Try sayingsomething like, “Jim, I know you mentioned that you’re on a tight budget thismonth, so I took the liberty of exploring some options for you.