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12/30/2008 Cylinder Block Prep Tips If you’re fortunate enough to have a couple of blocks to choose from, or if you haven’t yet purchased one, here are some obvious things to look for: First, you want to look for ... 12/30/2008 Ford 460 Industrial Engine Considerations The Ford 460 Industrial engine is part of the Ford 385 series family that includes the 429 and 514 engines. As used in industrial applications, the Ford 460 is referred to by Ford as a Model LSG875.... 12/30/2008 Proper Torque Wrench Use and Maintenance A torque wrench is a precision instrument designed to apply a specific amount of force to a fastener. Whether tightening head bolts on an automobile engine, lugs for tire and rim installation or ins... 12/19/2008 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: December 2008 Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips Engine Pro recently held a series of 8 focus-group meetings in the Midwest. Each meeting consisted of 8 to 10 machine shop owners and a moderator. Three questi... 12/19/2008 EngINtel: In Lightweight Land Rockets Or Huge Ships, Bedplates Have Presence In Today’s Engines Today’s engines are smaller, lighter, more fuel efficient and have the highest output per displacement than at any other time in the history of the automotive industry. With these advantages ... 12/16/2008 Determining the Correct Head Gasket on Cat 3114, 3116 & 3126 (2 valve) Engines Oversized head gaskets may not be something you would normally think about when repairing or rebuilding a Caterpillar engine. While other engine manufacturers have utilized thicker head gaskets to h... 12/16/2008 Adjusting the Fuel Pressure on GM's Electronic Fuel Injection In this article we will discuss how to properly adjust the fuel pressure on a GM fuel injected engine and how to gain the most power through the adjustment. By adjusting the fuel pressure you a... 12/16/2008 Tech Tips for 2004 and Up Ford F-150 Engines A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F-150. To the installer/engine builder, it is the subtle changes that he or she needs to be aware of. Spark ... 12/2/2008 BMW Oil Filter Head Leak A repair kit is available that eliminates oil leaks coming from the control valve cover area of the oil filter housing on all M20 (B25 with engine oil cooler) and S14 (M-Power) engines. An O-ri... 12/2/2008 Manufacturer Tech Tip: Carburetor CFM Rules CFM and Carburetors: Carburetors are rated by CFM (cubic feet per minute) capacity. 4V carburetors are rated at 1.5 inches (Hg) of pressure drop (manifold vacuum) and 2V carburetors at 3 inches (... 12/2/2008 Manufacturer Tech Tip: Spin Testing Caution Many engine builders use a test stand that motors the engine using an external power source. Duration of this testing must be held to an absolute minimum and a test oil, with a high "EP" ad... 11/25/2008 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: November 2008 Ford Reverse Rotation Rear Main Seal Replacement Ford small block 302 V8 engines have long been used in marine applications in both standard and reverse rotation crankshaft configurations. Many ven... 11/25/2008 EngINtel: Clearing The Confusion Concerning GM Gen III Crankshafts I am not sure why but there continue to be struggles with the identification of the Gen III engine crankshafts that have been the staple small block V8 engine since 1999 for GM trucks and many passe... 11/18/2008 Cylinder Head Oil Leak or Weepage Found on Some 4.6L and 5.4L Engines Some vehicles equip 11/18/2008 Installer Tech Tip: Engine Knocking Noise Just Above Idle on Nissan VG33E May Be Normal If your customer complains of an engine knock just above idle from your rebuilt Nissan VG33E engine, you can tell them that the cause may be a normal pulsating noise coming from the EVAP purge sol... 11/18/2008 Revised Camshaft Seals for ’90-’91 Acura B18A There have been complaints of an oil leak on some 1990-’91 Acura B18 engines. The leak appears to be coming from behind the power steering pump bracket, between the engine block and timing be... 11/4/2008 Manufacturer Tech Tip: Matching the Proper Rings to the Piston Over the years there have been many changes made to the profile of piston rings. Examples of the most common changes have been from the rectangular to a keystone design, ring materials, and changes ... 11/4/2008 Manufacturer Tech Tip: Standard and Reverse Rotation Marine Engines Boats with twin engines usually turn in opposite direction so the torque reactions of the engines cancel each other out. This can create some rather unique problems for the rebuilder. The following ... 11/4/2008 Revised Crankcase Breather Valve for 2002 Jaguar X-Type Engines It has been revealed that the crankcase breather valve on certain 2002 Jaguar X-Type engine applications is wearing prematurely due to resonance in the pintle spring. This is caused by failure of th... 10/22/2008 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: October 2008 Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips Engine Pro recently held a series of 8 focus-group meetings in the Midwest. Each meeting consisted of 8 to 10 machine shop owners and a moderator. Three questi... 10/21/2008 Cylinder Sleeve Installation Procedures for 2002-2006 GM Ecotec Engines This information is an update to previously published information on cylinder sleeve replacement for 2002-2006 GM Ecotec 2.0L, 2.2L and 2.4L 4-cylinder engines. The new procedure has been developed ... 10/21/2008 Diagnosing Oil Leak on Ford's 7.3L Super Duty Truck Diesel Engine Has anyone else experienced an oil leak around the oil pump outlet fittings on the Ford’s 7.3 Super Duty truck diesel engines? Answer: Some 1998-2003 E-Series, 1999-2003 Super Duty, 2000... 10/21/2008 Manufacturer Tech Tip: Servicing Oil Cooler Leak on GM 6.6L Diesel Engines We’ve heard about an oil cooler leak issue on some 2001-’04 GM 6.6L diesel engines. Can you fill us in more about this? Answer: According to a technical bulletin on the JASPER En... 10/7/2008 Cylinder Wall De-Glazing VW 2.0L Engines For correct piston ring sealing during the engine rebuilding process, use the following information: • De-glaze cyli 10/7/2008 Revised Timing Belt and Tensioner Setup Procedure Ford 2.0L Engines This article is being published to provide the correct service procedure for setting up cam timing belt tensioner due to the

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