Tips to Keep the Shop Clean from Top to Bottom
To help engine and performance shops improve cleanliness and productivity, Cintas Corporation offers 10 tips for maintaining a clean shop environment. 1. Plan daily floor maintenance. Shop floor cleanliness is increasingly important as many technicians take customers into the service area to discuss their vehicle’s condition. To keep floors in the teardown/rebuilding area clean, develop
LIQUI MOLY Diesel Purge
To preserve the original power and fuel economy of diesel engines, deposits should be removed from the injection system on a regular basis. LIQUI MOLY’s Diesel Purge is an additive for retaining optimal performance. Diesel Purge does as the name suggests: it gives diesel engines a thorough cleaning. It was developed to dissolve deposits and improve
PRW Industries Offers Rebate for Platinum Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arm Systems
Through the end of April, consumers who purchase any of PRW’s Platinum Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arm Systems through any PRW authorized distributor can qualify for a mail in $20 Visa gift card rebate. These Performance Quotient Series Rocker Arm Systems are engineered to maximize the valve train stability and efficiency. They are available for
Engine Reboot: Chevrolet’s LT1
For the past several years, word on the street was that GM would be bringing back the highly recognized RPO code LT1 for 2014. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. At the time of hearing the rumor, thoughts of the 1992 through 1996 ill-fated “Optispark” seemed
Choosing the Right Rings
Choosing piston rings for a performance engine build is not as simple as it sounds. Your ring choices may be limited depending on the dimensions of the ring grooves that are available. The location of the wrist pin may also limit what you can do with rod length and stroke if you want to build
3M Cubitron II Vitrified Wheels
With the new addition of 3M Cubitron II Vitrified Wheels, 3M Abrasive Systems can give engine manufacturers up to three times the wheel life of other conventional wheels for applications including gear grinding, camshaft and crankshaft grinding, cylindrical grinding and centerless grinding. The key to the strength and performance of Cubitron II products is in 3M’s patented
Classic Industries Transparent Valve Covers and Thermostats
Anyone who has had to troubleshoot an engine problem can attest that the job would be much easier if you could see into the engine without taking it apart. Classic Industries is making that a reality by adding transparent thermostats and valve covers to its selection of engine products. “Transparent engine parts were popular in the 1960s
Two Barrel Ultra Holley Performance Carburetor
Holley 2 barrel carburetors have been a mainstay in oval track racing for decades, but racers always want more. They want more tuning ability, more durability, more weight savings and more features, so Holley listened and designed the all new Ultra HP 2 barrel carburetor. The new carb delivers the proven results of the Ultra HP
Melling Engine Parts Hires Western Territory Sales Manager
Melling Engine Parts has hired Karen Bewley for the position of Western Territory Sales Manager. Bewley brings strong knowledge and experience of the industry with over 24 years in the Automotive Aftermarket. Karen comes to Melling/Dura-Bond from Nickson Industries where she served as the Regional Manager since 2010. She also worked at ROL Manufacturing, Corteco
Executive Interview: WIX Filters’ Edward Covington and Mike Harvey
WIX Filters’ Edward Covington, vice president of quality assurance, and Mike Harvey, brand manager, discuss what constitutes “normal” driving, seasonal car care tips and how the iconic WIX brand will mark 75 years in 2014. Edward, how can shop owners and technicians properly match oil filters to driving conditions? There are more than four million
Wear and Tear
When it comes to agricultural equipment, specifically tractors, many of them are used for decades upon decades due to durable, well-made engines and machinery that lasts. For this reason, agricultural equipment comes with a price tag – a big price tag. New tractors, ranging in size from compact to 4- and 6-cylinder engines, can cost
March 2014 Engine Builder Shop Solutions
Serve Up Cylinder Support on a Torque Plate Honing motorcycle or powersport cylinders can be difficult. The thin bottom portion of the cylinder often protrudes 1”-3” below the cylinder assembly, and if this thin/bottom portion of the cylinder is not supported during the honing process, the hone tends to push the cylinders outward instead of
Just in Time – Addressing Timing Component Replacement and Upgrades
The timing components that drive a camshaft affect valve timing, ignition timing (if the engine has a cam-driven distributor), compression, engine performance and fuel economy. Because of this, the timing components must be in good condition with minimal wear and slop, and they must be durable enough to maintain accurate timing for the service life
Jasper Supplier Award presented to King Bearings for Overall Quality
King Engine Bearings has received its second consecutive award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions, North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. King was awarded the 2012 Jasper Outstanding Service Award, as well as the Key Supplier and Partner award, now followed by the 2013 Jasper Overall Quality Award. Only
King pMax Black™ Bearing Overlay is the Strongest in the Industry
King’s newly developed engine bearing measures 18.1 Vickers hardness compared to a 14 hardness or less found in competitors’ performance bearings. By Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich, R & D manager, King Engine Bearings The design of internal combustion engines has been continuously modified. Engine output and efficiency have dramatically increased due to the great efforts of
Goodson Tools & Supplies Buys Kwik-Way Valve Seat Grinder Tooling
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders announced the purchase of all assets of Kwik-Way Valve Seat Tooling division. According to David Monyhan, Goodson National Sales Manager, “We’re very proud to have the opportunity to manufacture and distribute Kwik-Way valve seat grinding tools and supplies. Kwik-Way has a reputation for quality within the industry that Goodson
Reinvention Project Revealed: Valvoline unveils Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s and Jimmie Johnson’s Classic Truck Creations
Valvoline and Hendrick Motorsports today unveiled two completely reinvented, redesigned classic Chevrolet trucks, the culmination of the brand’s first-of-its kind Reinvention Project campaign. After several weeks collaborating with the expert mechanics at Hendrick Performance, Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson inspected their finished trucks. The two then went head-to-head in a
Improve Employee Performance By Setting, Tracking Goals
Improving employee performance is a critical issue that most shop owners struggle with on a daily basis. I’ve discovered that building and maintaining a strong team of high performers is an ongoing process that requires a range of strategies, from providing the proper training to offering opportunities for growth. Here’s a look at the methods
Tri-Lakes Becomes VP Racing Fuels Latest Retail Partner
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has announced that Tri-Lakes Petroleum Company, LLC, has signed on with VP’s national retail branding program. A wholesale fuel distributor based in Branson, Missouri, Tri-Lakes services 75 retail and wholesale sites across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. “Because we’ve distributed racing fuel for VP for the last four years, we were aware
Speedhut Customizable Gauges
Speedhut, manufacturers of a complete line of automotive gauges, has announced a new line of digital gauges for 2014. The new gauges assist drivers in monitoring their vehicle’s systems in a modern style. The fully customizable bezel, dial and bright LED’s provide for convenient displays. At a size of 2 1/16″ (52mm), the new gauges fit
