Mack engines have long meant durability and strength just look at their bulldog mascot. They were founded in 1900, originally as the Mack Brothers Company. They are now owned by Volvo, but through their long history they’ve produced engines that remain popular with many operators.
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Yanmar Engine Serial Numbers
Originally founded in Japan in 1912, Yanmar is now a global company, spanning across Europe and America. They began by producing gasoline engines, but the company now specializes in diesel engines, with a particular focus on marine applications.
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Founded in the early 20th century, Perkins has long produced diesel engines for various industries. They sought to change diesel engines from a slow-moving working engine to a high-speed, high-performance workhorse. They succeeded. At first they produced engines for agricultural applications, but their engines can be found in marine equipment, industrial, construction, and more.
Continue reading Perkins Engine Serial NumberFixing the Problem: Identify and Replace Faulty Diesel Injectors
As the name says, a diesel fuel injector literally injects fuel into the cylinder as part of the combustion process. In modern engines, the camshaft and ECU control the injectors, optimizing injection timing and engine function.
Continue reading Fixing the Problem: Identify and Replace Faulty Diesel InjectorsMarketing to Your Most Qualified Repair Shop Customers
In our earlier post, we discussed how to go about identifying your target customer and what kinds of things are important to figure out about them.
Continue reading Marketing to Your Most Qualified Repair Shop CustomersJohn Deere Engine Serial Number
John Deere didn’t start out producing diesel engines. Instead, their first product was a self-scouring steel plow made in the 19th century, and it put John Deere on the map as a company. From there, they expanded to other agricultural implements before becoming the machinery giant we know today.
Continue reading John Deere Engine Serial NumberIdentifying Common Signs of Fuel Injector Failure
There’s something wrong with your diesel engine—you can feel it (or maybe see or smell it)—but you can’t quite figure out what it is. If you have any of the following issues with your engine, there’s a chance you might have a problem with your fuel injectors.
Continue reading Identifying Common Signs of Fuel Injector FailureDiesel Engine Turbocharger Installation Tips
All diesel engines reach a point where no matter how much you increase the fuel injection, you can’t achieve any additional power. Because of this, the turbocharger was created.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Turbocharger Installation TipsAdjusting Diesel Injector Timing: ISX Injectors
In another post, we talked generally about adjusting injection timing. We focused primarily on advancing timing, though, and the benefits and risks that is poses to your engine.
Continue reading Adjusting Diesel Injector Timing: ISX InjectorsTurbochargers: A General Guide
It makes your engine more powerful and it helps with efficiency. Your turbocharger helps increase the power of your engine without the need to increase its size.
Continue reading Turbochargers: A General GuideOEM vs. Aftermarket: Parts and Warranties
For a long time now, people have assumed that the best quality parts come from the OEM—and the OEM isn’t going to do anything to make them think differently.
Continue reading OEM vs. Aftermarket: Parts and WarrantiesThe Difference Between Common Rail and Unit Injectors
A fuel injector is a fuel injector. They’re all the same, right? Well, not so much. There are actually many different methods to make the combustion process possible, but two are perhaps the most popular: unit injectors and common rail injectors.
