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BySolutions – The Power of Knowledge on Apr 21, 2022 POLISHING THE BIG END I’m starting to see more and more cracked powdered-metal connecting rods these days. After checking to make sure the size is correct, I use a plateau brush with a few drops of oil to clean up any rust or dirt. If […]
Category Archives: News & Technology
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ENGINE REBUILD SOLUTIONS APRIL 2022 Check out these Shop Solutions from builders across the country! By Shop Solutions – The Power of Knowledge on Apr 4, 2022 CLEAN CUT When cutting O-ring and receiver grooves for top fuel hoops, it’s important to have plenty of cutting oil to get a nice clean cut in the […]
By Dr. Raj Shah & Daisy Ann Norman on Mar 28, 2022 The two-stroke engine has been used in a variety of applications, including light aircraft, motorcycles, chainsaws, outboard motors, and power generation. Despite being largely replaced by four-stroke engines, the future of the two-stroke engine could have big benefits in hybrid vehicles and […]
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CLOSED-DECK ENGINE BLOCK CONVERSIONS Want power at a low cost? Reliability will become your issue. Want it built for power and reliability? That’s going to hit your wallet harder… or is it? Enter the world of block conversions. By Justin Anning on Sep 13, 2021 A Horsepower Love Story When it comes to Subaru engines, […]
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702 BIG BLOCK CHEVY BOAT ENGINE Looking to replace a 632 blower engine and get more efficient horsepower in a boat application, Rich Franzman got to work building a normally aspirated 702 cubic inch big block Chevy. See what went into the new build! By Greg Jones onFeb 15, 2022 Engine of the Week is […]
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When setting up a block for surfacing, depending on the machine used, it may not be possible to use the dial indicator that’s attached to the head of the surfacer (if there even is one). Creating a bar shaped like an L as pictured and mounting a cheap dial indicator to it to “sweep” the […]
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LEANING ENGINE FROM OUR PRODUCTS Keeping components and parts in your shop clean is of utmost importance, second only to washing your hands. ByGreg Jones on Oct 12, 2021 No matter the type of engines your shop might work on, one thing remains the same across the board – you need to thoroughly clean your […]
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By Eric Garbe on Jan 28, 2022 I’m not sure anyone ever complained about the performance of a Gen III or Gen IV small block Chevy as they came from the factory. Let’s face it, they run good and some of them are downright wicked. But, thanks to engine builders and aftermarket performance parts, there’s […]
Baking soda will safely clean many different types of material including steel, lead, aluminum, plastic, rubber, alloys, masonry, stone, concrete, composites, and more without damaging them. ByEric Garbe on Oct 13, 2021 When I hear baking soda, I start to think there might be a batch of chocolate chip cookies coming out of the oven […]
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ByEric Garbe on Dec 16,2021 Why is technology so interesting? For me, it’s because it always changes. No matter what it is, and no matter how good we make something, we always strive to make it better. There’s also proven technology that comes from testing, but more importantly, real-world use and abuse – an example […]
