LinCo Lessons Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
Avoid LB7 Duramax Injector Leaks

LB7 Duramax engines are very prone to leaking on the injector return line underneath the valve cover, causing the crankcase to fill with diesel fuel, which leads to all kinds of issues. LinCo Diesel Performance developed a method to test for this, which saves the shop from countless comebacks. Check it out.

Cummins Engine Tear Down

After this Cummins engine had a water leak during dyno testing, Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance brought it back to the shop for a tear down. See what he finds in this episode of LinCo Lessons.

Understanding Diesel Girdles – Part 1

In the world of high-horsepower diesel engines, a girdle is a common occurrence. However, there’s much more to girdles than might meet the eye. Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance breaks down some of those crucial elements in this episode of LinCo Lessons.

New Valve Lash Method

Checking valve lash is commonplace for engine builders, but Jeff at LinCo Diesel Performance has discovered a new valve lash method that is fast and accurate every time. Check it out!

Double Check Your Rod Bearing Clearance

In many aspects of engine building, it is imperative to double check your measurements. Jeff of LinCo Diesel Performance shows you why this is the case when he went to change rod bearings.

How to Determine What Bearings Fit Your Engine Build

In this episode of LinCo Lessons, Jeff McCord answers a common question he gets from diesel customers – what bearings fit my engine build? And the answer can only be found by properly measuring. Jeff explains…

Concrete Filling Cylinder Heads

For competition level cylinder heads, filling them with concrete is a way to help improve performance. Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance shows you the tips and tricks to doing this job the right way.

Removing Crankshaft Wear Sleeves

On this episode of LinCo Lessons, Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance shows you how to easily remove a crankshaft wear sleeve using a trick he learned right out of a Caterpillar service manual.

Removing RTV Silicone Sealer from Hardware

On this episode of LinCo Lessons, Jeff McCord shows you how to remove the annoying RTV silicone sealer off of hardware.

Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance

Previously, Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance explained how to degree your camshaft. Now he goes into more detail on checking your valve-to-piston clearance.

Degreeing a Camshaft & Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance

In this highly anticipated video, Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance clears up some common confusion surrounding what goes into degreeing a camshaft and properly checking valve-to-piston clearance.

Installing Main Seals on an Engine

Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance and LDP Machine walks you through the steps to properly install a main seal on a diesel engine. This is something that’s not overly difficult, but easy to mess up if you do something wrong or don’t have the right tools.