By Andy Kennedy When it comes to core plugs, there are various types and different opinions on how to properly install them. While different techniques for installing them can be successful, I would like to share the recommended ways to…
What engine rebuilders need to know By Charles Navarro and Andrew Rivard Cylinder bore technology has changed more in the last 30 years than in the previous 50. Traditional cast iron liners are no longer the universal solution. Electroplated nickel-silicon…
Tips on achieving main bore alignment By Mike Mavrigian with Sunnen The crankshaft relies on a free-spinning path for smooth rotation and proper bearing oil clearance. When main bores are not in perfect alignment, the potential arises for uneven bearing…
By Chuck Lynch No, we aren’t talking about the Hot Wheels car track, but I got your attention, didn’t I? If you look up the definition for crisscross and crosshatch, you will find nearly identical explanations. Crosshatch: If two sets…