Atiming beltor timing chain links the crankshaft to the camshaft so that the valves are in sync with the pistons. The camshaft is geared to turn at one-half the rate of the crankshaft. Many high-performance engines have four valves per cylinder (two for intake, two for exhaust), and thi...
Though the babbitt bearings looked good, once the camshaft gear and crankshaft were in place, a soft rumble of the gear set revealed that the bearings would have to be re-poured. The subject of babbitt pouring has been covered in the 40-year history of Gas Engine Magazine –November/...
The two main parts needing oil are the pistons (so they can slide easily in their cylinders) and any bearings that allow things like the crankshaft and camshafts to rotate freely. In most cars, oil is sucked out of the oil pan by the oil pump, run through the oil filter to remove ...
That’s a bit of an open-ended question as there are so many variables to take into consideration. However, “built” engines usually contain forged pistons and rods with upgraded bearings to handle more abuse. From there, the complexity increases as you get into port work, cams, etc. I ...
Make sure the No. 1 timing mark on the camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on the cylinder head. Loosen the belt tensioner bolt, push the tensioner away from the belt, temporarily retighten the tensioner bolt to hold it in place, then remove the timing belt. ...
making a wheel very difficult to remove if you have a flat tire later on. The high force applied by an impact wrench may also stretch, damage or break the lug stud. The force applied can also vary considerably from one lug to the next, causing the rotor distortion and uneven wear proble...
I had the same issue on a 2012 5.3 and in my case it was the camshaft trust plate on the front of the engine (behind the timing set) Reply ALVIN R WALTON says: May 23, 2023 at 1:44 pm sounds like you have an oil pump problem or clearanced cam bearings, working for...
Excitement, rather than fear, takes over as you press the button and the green light of a descending vehicle shows up on your dashboard. You engage in first gear and accelerate just enough for the nose of yourFreelanderto tip over the ridge. Then you remove your ...
When it comes to drum brakes, the slack adjuster is a critical component that connects the brake chamber push rod to the brake camshaft. It is designed to adjust the brakes automatically as the brake shoe friction wears down. A properly adjusted slack adjuster helps ensure that your brakes res...
The two main parts needing oil are the pistons (so they can slide easily in their cylinders) and any bearings that allow things like the crankshaft and camshafts to rotate freely. In most cars, oil is sucked out of the oil pan by the oil pump, run through the oil filter to remove ...