Rebuilding the Buick 3300
This engine was installed in many of the "A" bodied cars including the Buick Century, the Cutlass Ciera and the Cutlass Cruiser wagon. It was also installed in some of the "N" bodied cars including the Buick Skylark and the Olds Cutlass Calais. The engine had a smaller bore (3.70" versus 3.80") and a longer
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship Coming to the PRI Show in 2013
The 26th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, will host the final round of the nation’s premier engine build competition for young automotive talent, it was recently announced. Each year hundreds of automotive technology students from high schools across the country take part in regional competitions to determine which teams can disassemble
Understanding Differences, Challenges Between Crankshaft Position Sensors
I don’t believe that I have ever written about watching out fordamaged as-cast reluctor rings, spark triggers or whatever other namesome manufacturer has given them to create their ownidentity/ownership. It’s not as bad as the variable displacementacronyms but still running a close second. ANYWAY. Before we talk about this issue you need to understand
Advanced Tips for EFI Tuning with Fuel Pressure
Below are many small but key points, tips and insights all “tuners” should know and understand before cranking on that adjustable regulator. 1) Install a fuel pressure gauge before removing the stock fuel pressure regulator and leave it installed until final adjustments are made to the new one. 2) Do NOT use liquid filled fuel
Tuning Your Camshaft for Maximum Oval Track Power
Driver style plays a big part in the picture. A driver who can keep the rpm up in the turns will be able to use a bigger cam than one who drops a lot of rpm. The same cam in the car with lower turn speeds will not have enough torque at the turn exit
Can Your Customers Find You Where They Are Searching?
My goal here is to provide you with some answers and insight about new and powerful ways to generate more business, both with new customers and repeat customers. In 2011, more mobile devices were shipped than laptops or desktop computers. You might even be seeing this trend yourself with your employees, family and customers. They
CNC Machining Advantages
Running a profitable machine shop these days requires a lot of things: skilled machinists who know what they are doing, accurate equipment that can perform all of the tasks that are required to machine cylinder heads and blocks, an efficient work environment that maximizes both shop labor and equipment usage to boost productivity, a commitment
Cashing In On The Cafe Racer, Vintage Bike Revival
The Rockers who rode on the racy-looking machines sculpted after grand prix motorcycles gained the nickname “cafe racers” because they were often seen parked outside a coffee shop and were considered wannabe racers. The name was originally intended to be an insult but later turned out to be a proud moniker. A right of passage
Hail to the Chiefs
With all of the talk of special interests, pork barrel spending and polarization, the political landscape across America seems hopelessly mired in rhetoric. But while it may be politics as usual in Washington, DC, on the airwaves and at both of the major party conventions, constituents of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) will celebrate
Installing Rod Bolts on Steel Connecting Rods
Do not use metal stamps to number the connecting rods. Metal stamps may disturb the roundness of the rod bore. Paint toolmaker’s layout dye on the rod and cap instead, and then inscribe numbers. NEVER use bolts to draw the cap down on rod. Locate cap dowel sleeves into the counterbores of the rod. Then,
AN vs. NPT: Understanding Port Threads, Adapter Fittings and Line Sizes
AN specifications are apopular standard met by all companies that manufacture AN styleperformance fuel hose and accessories. For many there has been muchconfusion about the subject of AN lines, NPT and ORB ports, and how allof this works together. Here are the answers for those wanting to know. The flare angle used to seal AN
Haas Automation Hosts National
On October 10, 2012, Haas Automation, Inc., will “Illuminate the Latest Haas Turning Technology” during a national Demo Day at more than 40 Haas Factory Outlets (HFOs) throughout the United States and Canada. The Haas ST series Y-axis turning centers provide 4" of Y-axis travel (±2" from the centerline) for off-center milling, drilling, and tapping,
Monomoy Gets Financing for Holley Acquisition
LBC Credit Partners, a provider of financing solutions to middle market companies, has agented a$37.5 million senior secured term loan to support the purchase of High Performance Industries Inc. (dba Holley) by an affiliate of private equity group Monomoy Capital Partners LP. The acquisition was first announced in June. Holley manufactures products such as carburetors,
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Sacramento-Based Motor Warehouse
National Performance Warehouse Companieshas announced the addition of its ninth location as a result of its acquisition of Motor Warehouse in Sacramento, Calif. This is NPW’s second acquisition in 30 days. Late last month, the company announced that it had purchased Karbelt Warehouse in Ajax, Ontario. Larry Pacey, company president and CEO, had these
Common Coolant Concerns – Know What You Know And Question the Rest
My column on issues surrounding the PCV system may have bordered on the mundane to some of you, but there was a method to the madness. When you stop to think about how often the PCV system is the root cause of a problem you just can’t talk about it often enough. I think of
New Rear Main Seal and Special Tool for Installation on
Models affected: 1995-2004 GM 3.8L V6 engines (VINs K, 1, 2, 4 RPOs L36, L67, L26, L32) Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Houslng Removal 1. Remove oil pan assembly as outined in the appropriate Service Information Manual. 2. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts. 3. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing and
Republic Diesel Inc. Acquires Truck Supplies Inc.
Republic Diesel Inc. has purchased the assets and equipment of neighboring Truck Supplies Inc. of Lexington, Ky. Truck Supplies Inc. will be merged into Republic Diesel’s Lexington branch. Sales and warehousing employees have been retained, Republic said. Started in 1911 as Republic Welding Co., Republic Diesel today is a multi-faceted company providing an
SEMA Says Court’s Ethanol Decision Jeopardizes Historic Vehicles, Specialty Parts
According to a report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA),the court found that the groups bringing the lawsuit, which included trade associations representing manufacturers of cars, boats and power equipment, along with the petroleum and food industries, lacked standingto bring the lawsuit. SEMA says it opposes E15 based on scientific evidence that it
Time Management And Achieving Balance
Looking back at my upbringing, I recall we didn’t have as much “stuff” as my friends in school, but one thing my mom always had for us was her time and love. While Mom worked, she had many hobbies from bowling to rose gardening. As we began the process of cleaning out her house, her
It’s All About The Choices
When I had difficulty coming up with ideas worthy of the space between the covers of this magazine it took only a couple of phone calls from customers before the light bulb came on: I realized I needed to examine the past to address the present. After two or three calls from customers relating their