Reports that some 1999-2001 GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines tend to generate a droning noise that is especially noticeable at approximately 950 rpm after cold start up.
Engine Builders: There have been reports that some 1999-2001 GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines tend to generate a droning noise that is especially noticeable at approximately 950 rpm after cold start up. GM has identified the source as a natural resonant vibration of the air conditioning alternator drive belt. A revised belt, p/n 12575450, made
Ford 2.0L engines are prone to valve seat failures. Aftermarket fix for these problems?
Okay, so Ford 2.0L engines are prone to valve seat failures. Isn
What is the cylinder head installation procedure for the new GM 6.6L diesel engine?
What is the cylinder head installation procedure for the new GM 6.6L diesel engine? According to the AERA technical committee, there is a revised cylinder head installation procedure for 2001-2003 GM 6.6L VIN 1 diesel engines. These engines are referred to as Duramax diesels and are a result of a joint venture between GM and
Improving engine balance on 1992-
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee has issued the following information on improving engine balance on 1992-
Revised cylinder head installation procedure for 1997-2002 GM 5.7L VIN G engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on a revised cylinder head installation procedure for 1997-2002 GM 5.7L VIN G engines, Figure 1. This revised procedure should be used any time the cylinder heads are being installed and supersedes information found in earlier published service manuals. Previously published technical bulletin TB 1624
Special procedures to follow when working with Ford BSD engines
Q: Are there any special procedures to follow when working with Ford BSD engines? A: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding the crankshaft dynamic balancer on Ford BSD four cylinder diesel engines. The engines that are affected are the BSD 442, 442T, 444 and 444T. The 442 series engines are 256 cubic
Improving engine balance on 1992-2001 GM 6.5L VIN 7, F, P, S and Y diesel truck engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on improving engine balance on 1992-2001 GM 6.5L VIN 7, F, P, S and Y diesel truck engines. This information should be considered any time this engine is remanufactured. While some owners of these engines have accepted the original driveability condition as normal, others have
Making A Good Profit Margin In The Engine Building Business
As results from our recent Machine Shop Market Profile show (see page 21), making a good profit margin in the engine building business demands that you not only have your parts and labor pricing in order, but also your operating expenses fully under control. However, there are also several proposed bills working their way through
Hot Heads, Head Work On Harley Davidson Engines Can Yield Good Profits
Porting these heads and increasing airflow and valve sizes does the trick For decades, Harley Davidson (HD) owners have sought increased power and performance for their machines. We have found over the years that porting the cylinder head and increasing the valve sizes and airflow not only adds horsepower but also increases torque and driveability.
Saab’s Unique Engine Concept Provides Variable Compression
New concept enables more accurate engine operation, higher efficiency vehicles Saab Automobile AB recently unveiled its Saab Variable Compression (SVC) engine, a new engine concept that enables fuel consumption to be radically cut while increasing engine performance per liter of engine displacement. The combination of reduced engine displacement, high supercharging pressure and a unique system
The ARC Is Making Headway Promoting The Benefits of Rebuilt Engines
Progress is being made by the Automotive Repower Council (ARC) in its effort to better educate consumers concerning the benefits of repowering, i.e, installing a rebuilt engine, or utilizing machine shop services, compared to purchasing a new or used vehicle or installing a used engine. ARC Chairman, Dave Deegan, recently made a presentation to the
Machine Shop Market Profile: Machine shops rebuilt an average of 19.4 engines monthly in 1998 compared to 18.29 in 1997
The average number of engines rebuilt by custom engine rebuilders/machine shops rose slightly in production year 1998 compared to production of engines in 1997. Machine shops rebuilt an average of 19.4 engines monthly in 1998 compared to 18.29 in 1997. An extensive survey of machine shops located primarily in the U.S. was conducted by Automotive
Triple-Turbo 5.9L Super Stock Cummins Engine
Jayden Litman is a 16 year old out to prove she has what it takes to compete with the men of the Super Stock pulling class. Helping her beat the boys is a truck named Somethin to Prove and a triple-turbo 5.9L billet Cummins engine built by Scheid Diesel.
Twin-Turbo 6.4L Gen III Hemi Engine
After rebuilding his ‘Lil Red Express truck for the past two years following a collision during the Midwest Drags, Rick Russell got back to drag-and-drive competition at Sick Week 2024. This time, ‘Lil Red Express featured a twin-turbo 6.4L Gen III Hemi engine!
A Deep Dive on Crankshafts at Callies Performance Products
We made a visit to Fostoria, OH recently to sit down with Callies President Heath Norton, Sales Manager Brook Piper and engine builder Billy Briggs of Billy Briggs Racing Engines to discuss the latest in crankshaft technology, trends and manufacturing. Check out this episode of Intellectual Horsepower brought to you by Callies Performance Products.
Silver Seal LS Engine Parts Catalog
See Silver Seal’s Chevy/GM LS7 Delphi Lifters 25341990, OEM Plastic Lifter Trays and Bolts, Complete LS7 Lifters Guides & Bolts Kit and much more.
Wiseco 3.900″ Stroke Pistons for Chevy LS Engines
Forged in-house from race-proven 2618 aluminum alloy, these Wiseco pistons are available with a variety of dome configurations.
Why Oil and Fluid Analysis Makes Your Engine and Transmission Healthier
Much like a doctor’s visit for your own health, there’s no better way to understand what’s going on inside your engine and transmission than by having a fluid analysis performed. The process is not difficult, but having an expert discuss the results with you can be a game changer for the health and life of
Mazak to Unveil New and Expanded Product at IMTS 2024
Mazak’s booth will feature a wide range of machines from its Ez, SYNCREX, QUICK TURN, NEO and INTEGREX series this year at IMTS.
