One of the most annoying aspect of constant maintenance is that gaskets in small engines are the first thing to rip due to age/moisture/etc. In addition, these replacement gaskets are rather expensive (that is if you can find a standalone replacement gasket that is not part of a carburetor...
Most camshaft gaskets, in find, are shaped like small rings. These O-ring gaskets are designed to seal the camshaft or camshafts. Some automotive engines have a single camshaft, in which case they only need a single camshaft gasket. Other automotive engines have multiple camshafts, so they ...
This action cleans and frees your valve lifters of the residues and friction that make it tap - ending the tap. While I'm explaining a complex Mega Power action in your motor in simple terms, by comparison to engine flushes, engine flushes only do a 2 minute rinse in your motor as ...
Multi-chapter guide to Gaskets describing: what a gasket is, how gaskets work, how gaskets are made, different types of gaskets, causes of gasket failures.
If you’re opting for a complete engine overhaul, you are left with two options: rebuilding it or replacing it with a “remanufactured engine”. There are pros and cons to each choice. First, not all engines are rebuildable. If the engine block is cracked or otherwise severely damaged, ...
V8 and V6 engines may have aleaking intake manifold gasketwhich can cause the same affect. Also, remove the oil level dipstick which can show the same "chocolate milk" as some call it indicating a blown head gasket. You can also drain a small amount of engine oil for inspection as well...
The fix:How to change fuel filter by yourself The engine running too hot An engine can run too hot, often caused by low coolant levels or air bubbles in the cooling system. When an engine is overheated, the head gaskets might typically blow, which can cause the coolant to leak out and...
You can think of rich as meaning too much fuel for the amount of air or as not enough air for the amount of fuel. For conventional internal combustion gasoline engines, the stoichiometric ratio of air to fuel is approximately 14.7:1 by weight, which works out to about 9000:1 by volume....
Thick gaskets, decompression plates and the like will all effectively raise the engines head. Small increases are not usually a problem but you may well end up with a rough running engine. The camshaft belts or chains path will have extended as you increase the distance between the crank and...
To perform a professional valve job on a opposed twin cylinder flathead B&S or Kohler engine, the parts that will be needed are: two head gaskets, two crankcase breather gaskets, intake manifold mounting gaskets andvalve stem seals(for intake valves only). New valve guides, especially for the...