The diesel injection pump is the heart of a diesel engine and plays a vital role for efficient results of delivery. The fuel delivered by the pump, maintains a proper timing, which helps the engine to run smoothly. Simultaneously, the amount of fuel required to gain appropriate power is also controlled by the injection pump […]
Diesel injector nozzles play the important dual role of determining the levels of diesel needed by the engine’s combustion chamber based on the amount of oxygen being sucked in, and providing the very pathway for that diesel to reach this combustion chamber. Often times the diesel being sent to the combustion chamber passes at super […]
Diesel engines will continue to be viable for the foreseeable future for several reasons. First and foremost, diesel models will continue to account for the overwhelming majority of global medium and heavy motor vehicle engines because they offer greater torque, and are more durable and fuel-efficient than comparable gasoline engines. Diesel engines also have a […]
Gone are the days of the loud, smelly, and dirty diesel truck. Today’s diesel engines are cleaner, brighter, and clearer. Today there are almost 50 models of diesel engines available to customers. In 2017, it is expected to be around 60. Today’s diesel engines can go anywhere from 400 to 800 miles on a tank […]
Trucking is tough. Anyone who knows a trucker is well aware of the long hours and hard work involved in providing for your family. Your truck is your livelihood, and when yours starts creeping towards the million mile mark, it’s easy to get blindsided by an engine that gives up on you. While it’s painful […]
Your radiator is one of the engine’s unsung heroes. It’s responsible for essential heat exchange functions in your car’s cooling system. Working in tandem with the thermostat and water pump, the thermostat plays an important role in distributing coolant and also maintaining coolant temperature. And when the radiator doesn’t work, things heat up in a […]
Choosing the right fuel injector depends on the kind of fuel injector used in your vehicle. The common kinds of fuel injectors are: Single-Point or Throttle Body Injection (TBI) Systems: The throttle body injection systems were the first to replace the carburetors. The throttle body system included one or two fuel injectors in place of […]
The Crank Position Sensor, also known as the Engine Speed Sensor, measures the position or the rotational speed of the crankshaft. It then sends this data to the computer to tell it which cylinder should be fired at the crankshaft’s current position. The crank position sensor is important because it ensures that the engine cylinders […]
The most common problem with cylinder heads is cracks that occur often due to engine overheating. A cracked cylinder head may leak the coolant, due to which the engine will fail to cool efficiently. This results in further overheating of the engine. When a cylinder head cracks, it will also cause the oil to leak […]
Flathead Cylinder Heads: These were the first type of cylinder heads. Flathead cylinder heads simply protect the cylinder block and have no moving parts. These cylinder heads do not allow for an efficient air flow, and thereby provide a poor engine performance. Overhead Valve Cylinder Heads: These cylinders heads are superior to flathead cylinder heads. Overhead […]