Proper break-in after an engine rebuild is one of the things that we find a lot of our customers don’t know about. Because it’s so little known, we wrote another blog about it, which you can find Click here for the Diesel Engine Break-In Procedure blog. Another thing that most people don’t realize is that break-in isn’t complete after that first high-horsepower session. In reality, an engine is fully broken in when it does not lose any oil, which can take months for even the most active of engines.
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What is a core charge and why do I have to pay it?
Considering how common core charges are in the diesel engine industry, a surprising number of our customers ask us that question every day. If you are also one of those people, we’ve put together this handy guide for something you should probably familiarize yourself with if you’re planning to buy replacement parts.
Continue reading What is a core charge and why do I have to pay it?Anti-Polishing Rings (APR) Explained
APR stands for anti-polishing ring. Other terms for anti-polishing rings include carbon scraper ring, piston cleaning ring, and bore polishing ring. Whichever term you use, it refers to a newer development in Cummins ISX engines where a cylinder liner will have an anti-bore at its top that holds a ring insert. You can see the diagram below of the liner and ring profile.
Continue reading Anti-Polishing Rings (APR) ExplainedCummins ISX Engine Spotlight
The huge company that is Cummins was founded almost a century ago in 1919 by Clessie Cummins. Cummins partnered with J. Irwin Miller, who helped Mr. Cummins grow his business. With Cummins’ diesel knowledge and Miller’s business expertise, the company quickly grew. In the years after World War II, the N-Series heavy duty trucks helped the company become an industry leader, and the company’s first overseas facility was built in Scotland in 1956.
Continue reading Cummins ISX Engine SpotlightDiesel Engine Serial Numbers
Have you ever thought much about your ESN or why you might need to know it? Diesel engine serial numbers are vital to ensuring you’re getting the right fit for your engine.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Serial NumbersBoost Profitability with Employee Training
In recent Highway and Heavy Parts business polling, employee retention and managing cash flows were the top concerns listed by nationwide repair shops.
How to Reduce Repair Shop Turnover
Simply stated, no one takes a job and immediately thinks about how they’re going to quit. Typically new hires are excited, eager to start working, and are ready to learn. Yet, according to the Bureau of National Affairs, $11 billion is lost due to employee turnover on an annual basis. That’s a lot of turnover, and that’s a lot of coin.
Continue reading How to Reduce Repair Shop TurnoverNavistar Diesel Engine Serial Numbers
At some point in time, you’ll probably need to know where the engine serial number is on your Navistar engine. Having this number can help ensure that you’re getting the correct diesel engine replacement parts when you shop.
Continue reading Navistar Diesel Engine Serial NumbersDetroit Diesel Engine Serial Numbers
When shopping for parts for your diesel engine, you want to make sure you’re getting the right ones the first time. One thing that can help ensure you get the right fit is your engine serial number.
Continue reading Detroit Diesel Engine Serial NumbersReusing Pistons to Save Money: The Benefits and Drawbacks
Rebuilding an engine on a Class 8 truck is a costly procedure. Depending on how extensive the repairs are, the parts alone can range from fifteen hundred to fifteen thousand dollars. One option for reducing the cost of an engine overhaul rebuild is to reuse the pistons. The pistons are typically the single most expensive part in a rebuild kit. Taking them out can make the kit affordable for nearly everyone’s budget.
Continue reading Reusing Pistons to Save Money: The Benefits and DrawbacksThe Pros and Cons of Aftermarket Diesel Engine Parts
Here at Highway and Heavy Parts we sell aftermarket diesel parts. An aftermarket part is any part not sourced through the trucks manufacturer. One of the questions that we get asked nearly every day is if the diesel parts we sell are as good as the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Aftermarket Diesel Engine PartsCamshafts: Replace or Not to Replace?
So, you have 1,000,000 plus miles on your engine and you’ve decided it’s time for a rebuild. Some parts you know you have to replace but others you aren’t so sure about. Fuel injectors, oil coolers, oil pumps, and oh, what about the harmonic damper? Our staff gets questions on these parts all the time, but one item that doesn’t get nearly as much attention is the camshaft, and it should. A high mileage camshaft needs to receive just as much care as any other “standard” replaceable part during the rebuild process, but it is often overlooked. Most people assume that if the camshaft isn’t flaking, pitted or ground right down, it can be put back into use without any further inspection or maintenance. However, in many instances a camshaft can be worn well past its reuse limit without any obvious visual signs of wear and tear. The old, “I ran my fingernail across it and it didn’t snag” routine just doesn’t cut it anymore.
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