Odds are, at some point in the life of your diesel engine you’ll need to remove or replace your fuel injectors. But do you know the right way to do this? Master Diesel Mechanic Mike Schrems talked us through how to install diesel fuel injectors in your ISX engine.
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What Is Diesel Injection Timing? Injection timing, much like other timing related to internal combustion engines, is the process of carefully controlling when said combustion is to take place.
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Has your VGT Turbo failed? Are you looking at a very expensive repair? We know how frustrating it can be when this happens, especially when you feel like you’re having the same problem over and over.
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There are some great benefits to using a VGT turbocharger in your diesel engine that you might be unaware of. With all of the turbocharger options out there, why pay more for a variable geometry turbo?
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These checks and tests are meant to be a quick and simple way to test a diesel brake air compressor and determine its functionality. There are always exceptions and rare occurrences, but these should be able to diagnose most leaking oil/coolant issues.
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If you’re reading this you probably already know at least a little something about diesel brake air compressors. So we won’t bore you with the simple stuff.
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There are a few parts that you see as many (or more) remanufactured options for as new. Diesel camshafts are one of these parts. That’s because camshafts are pretty easy to rebuild, and if done correctly, work just as well. If you are considering replacing your old cam, you should definitely consider going with a remanufactured camshaft.
Continue reading The 3 Steps of the Camshaft Reconditioning ProcessJohn 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.
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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.
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In the market for replacement parts for your Cummins diesel engine? It’s important to know your engine serial number to ensure that you’re getting the right fit for your engine.
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WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF A CYLINDER HEAD? Your cylinder head is a critical part of your diesel engine. Along with the head gasket, it creates the combustion chamber that allows the combustion process to occur properly.
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At Highway & Heavy Parts, we do parts differently! We won’t sell you just any part. We won’t just sell you the lowest price part. And we certainly won’t sell you a part from an inferior supplier.
Continue reading What are Supply and Dosing Modules? A Guide to Bosch Denoxtronic Systems
