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GM 3100 - 3400 Engine Issues - Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts
Engine Top End

GM 3100 – 3400 Engine Issues – Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts

02/24/2023

GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues, are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems, as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because, most people are still confused, […]

Valve Seats - Learn How To Install And Grind Valve Seats
Engine Top End

Valve Seats – Learn How To Install And Grind Valve Seats

01/29/2023

Learning how to machine, install and grind valve seats, can help solve many, valve leakage and valve burning issues. Firstly, the growth of the valve seat market, can be traced back to the early 1970s. […]

Bubble Test - Used In Conjunction With A Cylinder Leak Down Test
Automotive Leaks

Bubble Test – Used In Conjunction With A Cylinder Leak Down Test

08/15/2022

So, to determine the health of a head gasket, between two cylinders, try doing a bubble test. If you believe you have a leak, but just cannot find it, doing a bubble test may be […]

Emission Thermactor Plugs - For Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads
Exhaust Emission

Emission Thermactor Plugs – For Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads

08/14/2022

So, ford has used emission thermactor plugs, for small block heads for many years. These emission thermactor plugs are useful, when installing a pair of emissions legal heads on a non-emissions engine. All (OEM) and […]

Valve Lash - Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment
Engine Noises And Vibrations

Valve Lash – Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment

08/12/2022

The term “valve lash” is often used, when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter (sometimes referred to as a tappet or cam follower); follows the contour of the camshaft lobe and transfers that […]

Rocker Arms Dislodging - Along With Valve Seats Falling Out
Engine Damage

Rocker Arms Dislodging – Along With Valve Seats Falling Out

08/11/2022

Rocker arms dislodging on certain engines, is a common problem and is usually misdiagnosed. So, a customer comes in and complains of a poor running engine. After diagnosing it, you find engine misfire codes. And, […]

Valve Lash Setting - Top End Ticking Noise, Is Usually The First Sign !!
Engine Noises And Vibrations

Valve Lash Setting – Top End Ticking Noise, Is Usually The First Sign !!

06/29/2022

Valve lash setting, is something most drivers, don’t even think about. First, you need to know, if you even have an adjustable valve train, for valve lash setting. In most cases, you will not have […]

Cylinder Head Cracking - Overheating Is The Most Common Cause
Cooling Heating

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

06/04/2022

Cylinder head cracking, can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. And, in some cases, cylinder head cracking may be so severe; that replacing the complete engine is the only cure. But, most causes of cylinder […]

Cylinder Head Resurfacing - All About Getting The Correct Surface Finish
Engine Top End

Cylinder Head Resurfacing – All About Getting The Correct Surface Finish

05/24/2022

Cylinder head resurfacing, is a very common process today, especially with all the leaking head gaskets. Above all, cylinder head resurfacing, is the most common machining operation; done in machine shops to date. But, to […]

Valve Guide Wear - Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil
Engine Damage

Valve Guide Wear – Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil

05/19/2022

Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and valve guide. As valve guides wear, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. Valve leakage, causing compression loss, is another […]

Valve Stem Seal - Controls oil consumption, while lubricating valve stems.
Engine Top End

Valve Stem Seal – Controls oil consumption, while lubricating valve stems.

03/01/2022

The purpose of the valve stem seal is, to prevent the oil from the cylinder head; entering the combustion chamber. So, the valve stem seal, plays a critical role in, controlling valve lubrication, as well […]

Valve Springs - Function - Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.
Engine Damage

Valve Springs – Function – Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.

02/27/2022

Valve Springs in your engine, have a very basic job, but how they do it is very important. So, one very important point to keep in mind is that, they all lose tension and weaken […]

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