Remanufacturing Industry Association Strongly Supports Passage of ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has declared its support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) and strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new
APRA Joins in Friend of Court Brief to Oppose Post-Sale Restrictions of the Use and Repair of Patented Products
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has joined with two other remanufacturing associations to file a friend of the court brief in the United States Supreme Court opposing efforts by a software company to use patent law to impose post-sale restrictions on the use of its patented products. If the right to impose such restrictions
Cylinder Head Crack Repairs
It seems as if many cylinder heads are doomed to crack from the very start because of their lightweight construction and design. Aluminum overhead cam (OHC) heads, in particular, are often found to be warped as well as cracked. But so too are many pushrod cast iron heads. One of the causes of cracking in
Washington Way: Battle Over Heavy Duty OBD Repair Info Continues
In early 2003, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) decided to extend to heavy-duty vehicles the on-board-diagnostics information access rules then applicable only to automobiles and light duty vehicles. These access rules specify the information which the vehicle manufacturers have to make accessible from within the OBD system on their vehicles and from outside the
Diagnose and repair repeated heater core leakage/failure on 1984-2003 Ford vehicles
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information that may help installers diagnose and repair repeated heater core leakage/failure on 1984-2003 Ford vehicles. This problem has been reported to occur shortly after engine work has been performed. Leaks may be caused by a chemical reaction called electrolysis. Electrolysis involves an ion exchange between
Pinning Down The Cold Repair Process
Cracks in cylinder heads and blocks present various challenges to rebuilders. When a crack is found a rebuilder must decide what the best method of repair will be. Many machine shops don
Repair Of Worn Cam Bearing Housing Bores For Detroit Diesel 11.1l And 12.7l Diesel 60 Series Engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding the possible repair of worn cam bearing housing bores for Detroit Diesel 11.1L and 12.7L diesel 60 Series Engines. These engines use an overhead camshaft design with seven individual location precision bearing inserts. Over time, the bearing bores may become worn oversize or out-of-round,
Repairing a Rod Journal on a Callies Aftermarket Forging
During more than 30 years in my small but comfortable shop, I have repaired thousands of crankshafts by welding. One thing I have learned in that time is that when a customer brings a crank to be repaired, you must take note of exactly what type of crankshaft you will be working on. Many of
Why Your Beliefs About Right To Repair May Be Wrong
As Americans, we assume a lot and take even more for granted. For example, we assume that absent natural disasters we will have sufficient water and electricity for our needs and that the telephone will always work. We also assume that if we buy a piece of land and record the deed, that our ownership
Ohc Journal Repairs
One of the advantages of an overhead cam cylinder head is that it eliminates the need for certain valvetrain components. Mounting the camshaft in the cylinder head rather than the engine block eliminates the need for lifters and pushrods. On some OHC engines, the cam lobes run directly atop the valve stems. On others, cam
Repairing John Deere Drive Axles
Four years ago, a customer asked me if I would be interested in repairing some John Deere tractor axles. My first concern was if they would hold up. I consider myself a pretty good welder and have often repaired some race car and passenger vehicle axles with great success. A tractor, like a John Deere
Repairing a Ford Nine-Inch Pinion Support
During more than 30 years of crankshaft grinding, I have been asked many times to repair a surface that needle bearings ride on. For years, the only advice I could offer to customers was to go buy a new part. The problem was that a needle bearing needs a super-hard surface to ride on or
Heavy Duty Details: Damaged Main And Cam Bearing Saddles Can Be Successfully Repaired By Sleeving
The process is relatively easy to accomplish, and the repair is reliable How many times have you seen a block that is discarded because of damaged main saddles or cam bearing saddles? Numerous individuals try to have the block brazed or welded and then align bored. Because blocks require that they be completely heated to
What’s Hot In Cold Crack Repairs!
It is one of the most common ailments of a modern engine, requiring attention whenever it is discovered. It has the potential to be a great profit center, but it can also cause no end of frustration. "It" is a crack, and whenever one is discovered in a cylinder head or engine block, it means
Valve, Guide and Seat Repair Options
Valve, guide and seat repairs are the cornerstones of rebuilding cylinder heads. It makes no difference if the head is a 350 Chevy or one with dual overhead cams and four-valves-per-cylinder. The basics of refinishing the valves, guides and seats are essentially the same. The newer high tech heads will usually have smaller parts, the
Eis Brake Parts: Consists Of Five Separate Remanufacturing Facilities In The U.S. And Canada
EIS Brake Parts has come a long way since it began as a manufacturer of hydraulic brake hose couplings back in the early 1930s. Today the company, which became a division of Standard Motor Products in 1986, consists of five separate remanufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The facilities are located in Berlin, CT;
Valve Guide Repair Options
One thing you can almost always count on when rebuilding a cylinder head is worn valve guides. The guides experience a lot of wear because of the constant friction between the guide and stem. To make matters worse, positive valve seals on late model engines prevent the guides from receiving much lubrication. Side forces on
NGK MOD Series Ignition Coils
Modern high-performance engines need a bigger spark to make power. NGK’s MOD Series Ignition Coils fit the bill.
Compound Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Eric McMichael of McMichael’s Diesel Performance is a Ford guy through and through. His passion for the Blue Oval shines bright in his 2004 F-250, which features a compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine. Check it oit!
