What Is an Anti-Polishing Ring (APR)? An Anti-Polishing Ring (APR)—also known by various names such as: Carbon scraper ring Piston cleaning ring Bore polishing ring —is a precision-engineered ring inserted at the top of a diesel engine’s cylinder liner. In Cummins ISX engines, this ring is placed in an anti-bore groove near the top of […]
Curious That How Turbocharger Works? Heavy Duty Kits video series is here to explain the functionality of Diesel Engine parts. Question, Like, Share and Comment.
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Navistar DT466 Engine Specifications & Application Navistar DT engine Series consists of 6 mid-range Diesel Engines. So, the horsepower ranges from 130Kw/170hp to 260KW/350hp. DT series engines are part of medium range heavy duty automotive like trucks, school buses, and other buses applications. Whereas other engines serve in the service applications. Navistar International previously known […]
Role of Piston Skirts In Diesel Engine Piston skirts is an important part of piston which covers the lowest. Piston skirt is responsible to keep piston from shaking unreasonably within the cylinder during working. Providing proper lubrication is the main task of Piston Skirts by holding and transporting oil to wall of the cylinder. To […]
Lean, Mean, And Clean Diesel has always been the bad boy among all fossil fuels. There is good diesel and bad diesel depending on the exact process of converting the crude to the diesel you get at the stations. Diesel is still cheaper than gasoline or petrol and it is still the go to fuel […]
One of the premier consultants in the field of engineering and environment, Ricardo, will be collaborating with Gas Technology Institute (GTI) in two different projects to develop natural gas engines. This collaboration is in a bid to develop engines that are low on emission levels and can be used as alternatives for diesel engines used […]
Federal Mogul Holdings Corporation, better known as FDML, has come up with two piston skirt coatings: EcoTough –New Generation meant for gasoline run engines and EcoTough-D meant for diesel run engines. With the company innovating constantly, these new offerings come with improved formulation to reduce the friction and wear and tear in engines, helping it […]
Description about the product Elastisol is a product designed for gasketing and sealing applications where there is a necessity for resistance to long-life lubricants to be used under extreme conditions. It is a single piece component, thixotropic in nature and is a sealant. Some of the special features of Elastisol A 2000 are listed below: […]
In-Frame vs. Overhaul Engine Rebuild Kits: What’s the Difference & Which One Do You Need? If you’re a diesel engine owner, fleet manager, or mechanic, you’ve likely asked: “What’s the difference between an in-frame kit and an overhaul kit?” We’re here to give you the complete breakdown—no fluff, just facts. Whether you’re rebuilding a Cummins, […]
Have you ever heard of a 10 second tow rig or a daily drive that can clock 123 mph in about 10.93 seconds? Chances are you haven’t. But there is one Aaron Flournoy who has achieved just that, with a 2006 Dodge Ram. Aaron Flournoy had purchased a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 because he wanted […]
Much before refined diesel was stringently controlled by EPA norms and international agencies, there was raw or crude diesel. Much before sleek diesel engines, there were large, rather odd looking engines that were primarily tasked for function and not for comforting or fluidic designs of the vessels. One of the finest masterpieces of such diesel […]