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 ...

Careful measurement is the key to quality work. Work slowly when measuring rod journal diameter to guarantee an accurate reading by ensuring the micrometer is perpendicular to the journal surface. If ...

Opening up running clearances in sleeve bearings helps prevent seizing when oil runs dry. Niskayuna, N.Y. A large commercial air conditioner turns on after sitting over winter, but its compressor ...

We've heard a thousand times that oil pressure and volume are keys to a healthy oiling system. We can use an oil-pressure gauge to monitor the effects of changes in our oiling system, but aside from ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...