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The Surprise Inside Cummins ISX

By Steve Scott Cracker Jack® and the Cummins® ISX engine have something in common – a surprise inside. Looking inside a Cummins ISX to see what surprises you may find could also be considered a treasure hunt… you may find…

Machine Maintenance

By Steve Fox One of the most important pieces of the puzzle in the engine building industry is the equipment to machine cylinders, blocks, rods, crankshafts, and other engine components. If that piece of equipment is running, more than likely,…

The Hidden Variable

By Lake Speed Jr. and Keith Jones I have to admit that over the last 16 years of doing field technical support for engine builders around the world, I’ve seen situations where the outcome didn’t fit the known pieces. Those…

Clean Laser Technology

Superior quality assurance and coating adhesionBy Carlo Chatman Laser systems remove grease, residue, contaminants, and corrosion from metal surfaces quickly with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques. Most automotive manufacturers understand the value of pretreating metal surfaces of parts…