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To Grind Or Not To Grind

By Chuck Lynch The engine rebuilding industry has long been a great example of being conscientious recyclers. We kind of pioneered the Green Movements as we have always tried to save as many resources as possible to repair and reuse…

Decoding Crankshaft Failures

What went wrong? By Jim Dettore (As previously published in Gas Compression Magazine) Delve into the intricacies of problem discovery as we traverse the landscapes of innovation and craftsmanship to encounter the enigmatic failures of gas compression components — those…

LS Cam Bearing Challenges

By Mike Mavrigian Replacing cam bearings in a factory LS block can be easy, or it can turn into a can of worms. Granted, this article likely will not answer all questions or address every possible issue, but we’ll make…

Camshaft Grinding

By Andy Kennedy In 1941, Jack Engle built one of the first known cam grinders. He used a bench top lathe, a tool post grinder and a homemade rocking table to make the grinder. Today, cam grinders are more advanced…