We love hearing from machine shops that discover novel solutions to sticky problems. One of the most imaginative is Evans Speed in South El Monte, California. The company has come up with a cool ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your car's major engine components are likely made of various combinations of cast-iron, aluminum-alloys, and steel. Engine bearings are ...

Measuring bearing clearances is one of those steps that all good engine builders take to establish a solid and reliable rotating assembly foundation. It can be tedious trying different bearings to put ...

Universal bearing supports have precision mounting surfaces predrilled for foot mounting. Flange bearing supports have a compact envelope with a precision pilot diameter and flange face for accurate ...

Typical steel-backed lead babbit cam bearings do an excellent job in everyday use but have a number of shortcomings in severe-duty applications. First, in many engine designs, oil is routed from the ...

There are several ways for an engine block to become cracked. The obvious one is freezing in winter due to not using antifreeze or frequent topping up with plain water which dilutes the antifreeze.