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Engine Building 101: How and Why to Perform an Engine Friction Test (Video)

by × on July 21, 2020 at 4:45 pm × 4 comments

What is an engine friction test and why would you want to perform one? When building a short block, a friction test will help you determine the amount of drag […]

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Engine Building 101: How to Calculate and Measure Main Bearing Clearance (Video)

by × on July 7, 2020 at 3:52 pm × 20 comments

Setting bearing clearance for a performance engine is a fundamental step in the building process. There are no quick and easy ways to establish this critical clearance, but with patience […]

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Engine Building 101: How to Install Torque Angle Bolts (Video)

by × on July 2, 2020 at 4:54 pm × 2 comments

Torque angle bolts require a unique tightening process. The torque angle method is a more precise way of torquing a standard fastener to a predetermined tension. When using this method, […]

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Engine Building 101: How to Polish a Thrust Bearing (Video)

by × on June 23, 2020 at 2:47 pm × 2 comments

Crankshaft end play is a delicate balance. Too much crankshaft thrust can lead to lead to engine damage, but too little thrust bearing clearance can cause problems as well. If […]

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How to Check Crankshaft End Play (Video)

by × on May 20, 2020 at 9:32 am × 2 comments

Crankshafts are among the most abused engine components because transmissions create tremendous forward force on them, especially in high performance applications. That’s why it’s important to check crankshaft thrust clearance, […]

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NASCAR’s Robert Yates—Famed Engine Builder & Team Owner—Gone at 74

by × on October 4, 2017 at 10:54 am × 1 comment

NASCAR team owner and famed engine builder Robert Yates died this week after a battle with liver cancer that began in 2016. Yates was 74. We’re not happy about adding […]