In this installment, we tackle how to prepare the block, how to choose the right cylinder heads, the differences in crankshaft and piston qualities and the procedures required for them, and rod ...

Engine and tranny were removed as a unit with Lakewood engine hoist. Through careful selection of the lifting point, the assembly tilted just enough to clear everything. Hood was removed to make ...

Way back in the July ’09 issue, Trasborg decided to buy a ’68 Jeepster Commando and take it to Moab, Utah, for Easter Jeep Safari. The problem was, the Jeep hadn’t run or drove for about five years ...

At one point in our lives we know next to nothing about cars. Slowly, we latch on to bits of information and our knowledge of the inner workings of certain parts-engines, transmissions, and ...

The increasing complexity of today’s heavy-duty diesel engine has added complexity to the remanufacturing process. Stringent tolerances and finishes for components such as high-pressure fuel pumps, ...

You may have come across an car listing that says the vehicle in question has a rebuilt engine, but what does that mean, and should you still buy it? An engine can wear to the point of being unable to ...

When it comes to engine rebuilding, some powerplants are better candidates than others. Take the Cummins 6BT 5.9-liter 6BT diesel engine for example. From humble, reliable workhorse to powerful ...