Venturing Into GM Duramax Diesel Service
There are five generations of the Duramax engine. The best way to identify the generation is by the year, model and the RPO (regular production option) code. Back in the 1990s, GM wasn’t making too many waves in the diesel truck market. The 6.2L and 6.5L engines had been around for sometime, but they were no match
H-E Parts International Acquires B&G Machine, Inc. – a Leader in Heavy Diesel Remanufacturing
B&G’s current management will continue to oversee its operations and staff. The latter is expected to increase due to additional opportunities afforded to B&G as a member of the H-E Parts portfolio of companies. ATLANTA, GA – H-E Parts International, a global leader in the manufacturing, servicing and marketing of aftermarket parts and components for mining, crushing and
Addressing Ford Power Stroke Injector Misfire/Cackle
The #8 injector on the 7.3L engine is the farthest away from the oil pump, causing a filling problem, which may result in a misfire. Application: 1998-2003 7.3L Diesel E Series 1999-2003 7.3L Diesel Super Duty F Series 2000-’03 7.3L Diesel Excursion Problem: Some vehicles may experience a misfire or “cackle.” Cause: The injectors in the 7.3L diesel run
Survey Finds Diesel Exhaust Fluid’s (DEF) Impact on Fuel Economy a Top Concern
In an August 2013 online survey of the trucking industry, PEAK Commercial & Industrial, the makers of BlueDEF, found that the top concern of those surveyed was how DEF with SCR technology impact overall fuel economy. As Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has become a mandatory commodity for all fleet managers running 2010 EPA-compliant engines, many still have
Down the Road: Nissan Titan to Get New Cummins V8 Turbo Diesel
With a torque rating in the mid-500s (lb-ft) and more than 300 horsepower, the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel will provide light truck customers the combination of towing capacity and mileage that is expected in the highly-competitive North American truck marketplace. At the kickoff of Nissan 360, an industry showcase of Nissan’s global product and
Performance Diesel: The New Hot Rods
With all of the bolt-on diesel components that are available on the market these days, why would you get into offering performance engine rebuilds for the diesel market? I’m sure you are asking yourself this question every time you get a call from someone with a diesel engine asking how they can get more power. But believe
