Preventing Camshaft Seizure on 1990-
The small hole in this restrictor may become partially blocked and limit the amount of oil flow to the cylinder head. Eventually lack of lubrication may cause a camshaft journal to score its camshaft bore and seize. Some engine builders drill the existing restrictor to .062? (1.575 mm) to increase oil flow to the cylinder
What You Can
To put things in perspective, .0015? isequal to 32 micron. These particles are small enough to get into that space justahead of the cam lobe and lifter contact area. Small particles can get in betweenthe roller and the axle on a roller lifter. Even worse, hard particles canscore the bore of the plunger in hydraulic
A&A Midwest Welcomes Leonard O’Connell as New COO
After a national search, Leonard "Len" O’Connell, a veteran automotive aftermarket leader, has joined A&A Midwestas chief operating officer (COO). In this newly created position withinthe 63-year old privately held, family company, O’Connell will be basedat the A&A Midwest Chicago location. All company managers now report to O’Connell, who has taken over the day-to-day
Trend Performance Seeking New Facility in North Carolina
Originally a plan was devised to open an office in the Asheville area, but when Chuck Jones, former general manager of the PPP Center, recently joined the company, more ambitious plans took hold. “I’ve always admired Chuck’s work ethic,” says Trend’s engineering director, Andy Anderson. “He works hard, he bites the bullet, and he still
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
MAHLE Clevite Expands Online Gasket Data Utilizing OptiCat
Victor Reinz gaskets have always been available for applications dating back to 1942, however, only applications from 1990 and newer were available electronically, the company points out. The increase, which includes more than 9,000 unique part numbers for applications from 1942 to 2013, more than 75,000 vehicle engine combinations and coverage for more than 211
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund Announces 2012 Awards
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $145,000 to 84 individuals. The awards include 69 scholarships presented to current students, and 15 loan-forgiveness awards presented to employees of a SEMA-member company. Scholarships are available to students pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including accounting, engineering, race-car driver/crew, administration, information technology, sales/marketing, advertising, manufacturing,
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
Building Pontiac Excitement
Each GM division had its own engineering staffs and even its own assembly plants. There was very little parts interchange between the different divisions. Each unit had its own engines. Each division had its own personality. When Bunkie Knudsen became general manager of Pontiac in June of 1956 he set the world on fire. His
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
Still Time to Register for AERA’s Tech & Skills Regional Conference in Denver
Everyone owes it to themselves and their business to gain knowledge and network with other people within the same industry. AERA understands that traveling to national trade shows to gain this knowledge and networking opportunities is very expensive. Therefore, AERA has decided to help by teaming up with a regional host and offer these opportunities
JE Pistons Relocates Manufacturing To Ohio
JE Pistons has announced that it is relocating its advanced manufacturing center to Mentor, Ohio.? "After successfully meeting our goal of launching Midwest piston production in the second quarter of 2012, our team continued to evaluatethe major needs of our customers," said Bob Hange, president of Performance Motorsports Inc. (PMi), the parent company of JE
7 Shop Survival Tips
Ford 5.0L/302 "Cobra" Cams Problem: Ford made a limited number of the Mustang Cobras with a "super-high-output" 5.0L in ’93, ’94 and ’95. They all had a unique roller cam (p/n F3ZZ-6250-A) that can be identified by the "GT" stamped on the barrel, right behind the distributor gear (see Figure 1, at right). This cam
Edelbrock Launches Mobile Website
The new Edelbrock website will include sections focused on new products, videos and a complete calendar of events that Edelbrock will be attending throughout the year. One of the key features on the mobile website is a powerful search engine database for installation instructions. It gives users access to over 3,000 Edelbrock and Russell installation
AERA Names Paul Hauglie New President
Paul Hauglie from Jackson, Michigan, is now set to take the helm as president of AERA. Hauglie comes to the association after a long career with Melling Engine Parts that began in 1996 where he started as a customer service rep. Hauglie moved into the sales department at Melling as a district sales manager at
This Super Duty Was a Super Headache
By Eric Seifert, Automotive Technical Editor Some 5.4L 3-valve engines found in 2004-’05 F-150 and 2005 F-Super Duty, Expedition and Navigator vehicles may experience difficulty with spark plug removal, which may cause damage to the spark plug and leave part of the spark plug in the cylinder head. Repair Procedure If the plug does come
Marketing During Tough Economic Times
These are any campaigns where you reach potential customers while they are outside of their homes and workplaces. Little league games, charity drives, local fairs, etc., are all good examples. So do this … Each Monday put 10 business cards in your pocket, and make sure you pass them all out, off premise, by the
Manganese Phosphate Coating on Compression Rings
This black coating is on the ring for two important reasons. The coatingis manganese phosphate. The reason rings are coated is twofold (1) rustprevention and (2) oil retention for protection against scuffing in early engine operation. Rust prevention is necessary for the period of time the ring is in the set box sitting on a
Cummins Recognized by Chrysler as 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year
Chrysler Group recently recognized Cummins Inc. as the 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year during the company’s 2012 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 6 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Nominations were based on the following criteria: • Significance to environmental, social and economic sustainability • Impact of the
Wet Sump and Dry Sump Oiling System Differences
Theuse of a wet or dry sump oiling system is often determined by the levelof competition and the racer’s budget. A wet sump system is based onthe original equipment oiling system, and can be enhanced with certaincomponents to improve oil control and increase power. A dry sump systemis designed for the top levels of racing