Have you noticed a loss in fuel economy? Are you consuming a lot of oil? Is there coolant in your crankcase? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to evaluate your engine to see the extent of the damage. It might be time for an engine rebuild kit.
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Camshaft Bearings Explained
In its most basic form, bearings are meant to reduce friction that’s what they do for your camshaft.
Continue reading Camshaft Bearings ExplainedCamshaft Bearing Facts and Installation
As we discussed in a previous post, Camshaft Bearings Explained, a camshaft bearing is meant to reduce the amount of friction on your camshaft and keep it rotating in position.
OEM vs. Aftermarket Diesel Camshafts
So you’re looking for a new camshaft. Maybe you think an OEM part is the only way to go.
Diesel Engine Loses Power Under Load? Here’s What to Check Before Replacing Parts
Few diesel engine problems are more frustrating than an engine that seems perfectly fine until you actually ask it to work.
It starts normally. It idles smoothly. And it may even drive around town without obvious issues.
Then you hook up a trailer, start hauling a load, climb a grade, or accelerate hard—and suddenly the engine feels weak, sluggish, or unable to maintain speed.
This is one of the most common complaints in heavy-duty diesel repair.
The good news is that power loss under load is usually a symptom, not the actual failure.
The challenge is identifying which system can no longer keep up with increased demand.
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Profit Boosting Boot Camp: Evaluating Your Posted Labor Rate
Our last few posts have focused on your profit margins and how they affect your bottom line (read about your gross profit margin here.)
Continue reading Profit Boosting Boot Camp: Evaluating Your Posted Labor RateHHP Buying Guide: Camshafts
Do you want good engine power? Great fuel economy?
How to Install a Diesel Engine Camshaft
The camshaft: its health is vital to the overall function of your engine, so it’s important to know how to properly install it. Improper install techniques can wreak havoc not just on the camshaft, but on your engine as a whole. Don’t let an improperly installed camshaft cost you money!
Continue reading How to Install a Diesel Engine Camshaft10 Metrics Proven to Boost Diesel Engine Repair Shop Profitability
It’s always good to make more money, right? But sometimes it’s hard to identify strategies for making that goal into reality.
Continue reading 10 Metrics Proven to Boost Diesel Engine Repair Shop ProfitabilityHow Do I Know if My Camshaft is a Good Core?
When purchasing a camshaft for your diesel engine, one question that often comes up is whether or not your old cam will be accepted as a core. The part can only be deemed an acceptable core if it can be rebuilt.
Continue reading How Do I Know if My Camshaft is a Good Core?Failure Analysis: How Can My Crankshaft be Bent?
It keeps your engine moving and is vital to the overall health of your rig. So when something goes wrong with your crankshaft, the results can be disastrous. One cause of crankshaft failure is a bend or distortion in the part. It’s important to know how this occurs and the impact it has on your engine.
Continue reading Failure Analysis: How Can My Crankshaft be Bent?The Causes of Oil Pump Failure
Oil pumps are critical to the mechanics of the rest of the diesel engine. Without proper oil circulation, the moving parts of the engine cannot work properly. That’s why oil pump failure is such a big deal. Help prevent failure by understanding what causes it. When your oil pump fails, its probably for one of the following reasons.
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