New Model 6 Detroit Drive Axles introduced by Detroit Diesel Corporation.
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Mack Trucks Update Natural-Gas Semi Tractors
Natural gas still hasn’t caught on as a fuel for private passenger vehicles, but it’s finding more success in commercial applications.
Continue reading Mack Trucks Update Natural-Gas Semi TractorsValve Guides Failure Analysis
Are you experiencing a failure in the valve guides of your diesel engine, but aren’t sure why? We’re here to take you through some of the reasons you might be having problems with the valve guides in your diesel engine.
Continue reading Valve Guides Failure AnalysisN14 Piston Skirt Design Change
Cummins made a change to their Diesel N14 piston skirt design. Although this change was made some time ago, it is still causing some confusion.
Continue reading N14 Piston Skirt Design ChangeValves Failure Analysis
Your valves aid in the combustion process, letting air in and exhaust out. So when they fail, you can run into a whole host of other problems, including problems with your cylinder head. Below are some common causes of diesel engine valve failure.
Continue reading Valves Failure AnalysisWe’ve Moved! New HHP Location
Highway and Heavy Parts has moved to it’s new location at 5015 N Dickenson Rd in Coleman, Michigan. They are now only five minutes from US-10 between Midland and Mount Pleasant. The new location offers 10,000 square feet of warehouse, allowing HHP to increase inventory levels to a new high. The additional inventory along with improved shipping services will allow for even faster delivery times.
Continue reading We’ve Moved! New HHP LocationDT466E and DT530E Liner O-ring Change
Near the end of 2004, International Navistar made a change in the DT466E and DT530E cylinder liner o-ring configuration.
Continue reading DT466E and DT530E Liner O-ring ChangeBrand New Caterpillar Cylinder Heads
Highway Heavy Parts is bringing you a new option when replacing Caterpillar Cylinder Heads. Now available for 3406E, C15 and C15 Acert engines is the brand new replacement cylinder head.
Continue reading Brand New Caterpillar Cylinder HeadsEngine Sleeve / Liner Pitting Explained
I’m sure everyone out there religiously takes oil samples at every change so you’ll know if you have a drop of coolant in your oil, right? Yeah, right!
Continue reading Engine Sleeve / Liner Pitting ExplainedDetroit Diesel 14L New Piston Design
Detroit Diesel has released a new piston design for use in current and older model Series 60 14L diesel engines.
Continue reading Detroit Diesel 14L New Piston DesignBroken or Cracked Cylinder Liner Flange
Have you been noticing issues with your diesel engine recently? There are obviously a lot of reasons why this might be happening, including broken or cracked cylinder liner flanges. If you’re interested in more information about what causes cylinder liners to fail, check out our blog dedicated to cylinder liner failures.
Continue reading Broken or Cracked Cylinder Liner Flange3406E / C15 Fuel in Coolant, Engine Miss Explained
If you’re running a C15 or 3406E diesel engine, you may have experienced your engine missing. So, why does that happen?
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