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EPQ114 Cover web_EP 1/23/14 9:50 AM Page 1 ENGINE APPEARANCE – BEAUTY FOR THE BEAST Internal Combustion Engines Here for the long haul Cat 3406E and C-15 Heads-up on the differences In with the Old, AN AERA INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY PUBLICATION Out with the New JANUARY-MARCH 2014 Antique engine rebuilding Lucky 113 Harley-Davidson 110 to 113 engine build DOHC 1650 TWIN TURBO. COURTESY RICK MACKIE, MERCURY RACING. EPQ114 Cover_EP 1/16/14 7:36 PM Page 2 EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:55 PM Page 1 EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:56 PM Page 2 CONTENTS VOLUME 7, NUMBER 1 4 FROM THE PUBLISHER PUBLISHER 6 INDUSTRY NEWS AERA - Engine Builders Association Welcome to new AERA members, 500 Coventry Lane, Suite 180 calendar of events, news and views Crystal Lake, IL 60014 10 NEWS FROM THE EDITOR 815-526-7600 By Jim Rickoff 815-526-7601 fax Internal Combustion Engines Chairman of the Board are here for the long haul… Ron McMorris 16 ENGINE APPEARANCE Maple Ridge, BC CANADA By Mike Mavrigian First Vice Chairman 16 Steve Schoeben 36 CAT 3406E AND C-15 Bloomington, MN By Steve Scott Second Vice Chairman 44 IN WITH THE OLD, Rex Crumpton OUT WITH THE NEW Tulsa, OK By Kim Ramont Treasurer 50 LUCKY 113 Dwayne Dugas By Derek Churchwell New Iberia, LA Harley-Davidson 110 to 113 Engine Build President Paul Hauglie 60 SPEED READ By John Satterfield 21st Century Fuel Delivery Science EDITOR 36 Jim Rickoff 64 TECH & SKILLS [email protected] CONFERENCE RECAP By Steve Fox TECHNICAL EDITORS Dave Hagen 66 TECHSIDE [email protected] By Don Weaver, Rutts Machine Inc. Caterpillar Injector Seat Repair Steve Fox [email protected] 68 HYDROCARBON HEARTBURN Mike Caruso By Lake Speed Jr. [email protected] 70 AERA AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST Gary Lewis ONLINE TRAINING [email protected] 44 72 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS CONTROLLER 78 TECH BULLETINS Melissa Rizzi [email protected] 86 ON THE SAME PAGE Engine building book reviews by GRAPHIC DESIGN AERA Technical Specialist Mike Caruso Maria Beyerstedt [email protected] 87 MARKETPLACE ADVERTISING SALES Jim Rickoff [email protected] Hal Fowler 50 [email protected] CIRCULATION Karen Tendering [email protected] INTERNATIONAL LIAISON Yolanda Carranza Engine Professional®magazine (ISSN 1945-7634) is published quarterly by [email protected] Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA). Copyright 2014 AERA. Subscription rates: $70 per year, outside the United States $90, single copy $20. Publication, edito- rial and business office: 500 Coventry Lane, Ste 180, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Editorial: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY 815-526-7600, Advertising: 507-457-8975, Circulation: 815-526-7600. Send change ARCHITECT of address to the above. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various Richard Rooks authors in this magazine are those of the individual authors and not of the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association, which disclaims all responsibility for them. [email protected] O All rights reserved. 2 JAN-MAR 2014 engine professional EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:56 PM Page 3 http://www.sbi-e-catalog.com Oc 2013 S. B. International, Inc. All rights reserved. www.engineprofessional.com 3 EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:56 PM Page 4 FROM THE PUBLISHER BY PAUL HAUGLIE, AERA PRESIDENT A December to remember The “show” season ended in December and it As we look forward to 2014, there are more couldn’t have gone out with a bigger bang. For the opportunities for us than before, whether they just first time since 2004, the Performance Racing land in our lap or we dig for those hidden gems. It’s C Industry (PRI) trade show was back in Indianapolis. easy this time of year to say, “I’m going to start off G fresh” or “I’m going to promise to do this better.” Yes, it was cold. Yes, there was snow. Yes, travel Those are fine, but don’t make those statements if was a mess. But we knew that wouldn’t matter and you’re not going to make them part of your business that the hardcore racers would be there in numbers, plan. The point is, be alert and aware of those and they did not disappoint. It was great to see a opportunities and always be ready to make the most show with such a buzz of excitement from the of what you have. exhibitors and the attendees. Personally, I believe this was by far the best PRI Show I have attended in the Over the past year, I have touched on that particular past 15 years. topic more than once and feel that it is one that we need to be reminded of regularly. Not to beat a dead Sure the weather was nicer in Orlando, but it was horse, but as a way to look at breathing new life into excitement that made almost all of us forget that it one’s business, into our industry. was December in Indianapolis. It was also the realization that the show for the hardcore racers was At AERA, we are continuously looking for back where the heart of racing is. opportunities to make this association better for its members, better for the industry and important to Yes, John Kilroy, vice president and general manager the engine builder. I want to encourage readers to Performance Racing Industry, “Indianapolis is the contact me with comments, suggestions or topics right place for this show.” for articles. Your input helps us put out a better For many of those attending, it didn’t seem to matter product. that they had to drive 5 or 6 hours, some even Here’s to a great 2014!(cid:2) longer, or that they had to endure 2 layovers to get there. PRI was back in Indy, that’s what mattered. The PRI show seemed a perfect ending to good year for those in the performance and automotive aftermarket. In fact, there are several shops and distributors I talked with that were much busier in November and December than they were anticipating — what a good problem to have! It was great to see the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow out in full force. My hat is off to Jim Bingham and what Prior to becoming president of AERA, he has done with this program. If you’re not familiar Paul Hauglie worked for Melling Engine Parts with the program or what it’s about, check it out at as Canadian Sales Manager and Performance C www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com. Better yet, go Product Manager for Melling Select Performance. 5.9 6BT.............................................$995/ea Feel free to contact him via email: [email protected]. to one of the events they will be at throughout the C 6CT...........................................$1795/ea year and cheer them on. C Simply put, these are high school students that are interested in engine building. They need our encouragement and our involvement. What a great way for shops to get a first-hand look at potential employees. 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ORDER LINE: 1-866-210-9251 E-MAIL: [email protected] EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:56 PM Page 6 (cid:2) industry news calendar AERA welcomes • ProDiesel 2009, into action that made a FEBRUARY 22-23 new members Laval, PQ CANADA positive difference,” said SEMA RACE & • Quality Auto Machine, President and CEO Chris PERFORMANCE EXPO ACTIVE San Diego, CA Kersting. “He was a spirited, St. Charles, IL • Abbie Auto Parts Inc, • Qwinex, Spanish Lookout, funny, and an enormously www.raceperformance Boaz, AL BELIZE dedicated guy who will be expo.com • Ahmans Motorslip, • Rectificadora Buenos Aires, deeply missed.”(cid:2) MARCH 15 AB SWEDEN Cochabamba, AERA TECH & SKILLS Dealer Expo moves • Alaska Engine Service, BOLIVIA CONFERENCE Anchorage, AK • Revolution AutoWorks, from Indianapolis to Hosted by Liberty Engine • Ateco Engine & Dyno Shop, Junction City, KS Chicago with new dates Parts, Louisville, KY Ingleside, IL • Smith Engines & Machine, in December and • Bryan Engine Rebuilding, Grand Island, NE AIMExpo returns to MAY 16 Bryan, OH • Tame Racing, Ciudad de Orlando in October AERA TECH & SKILLS • Clarks Automotive, Mex, DF CP MEXICO CONFERENCE Kansas City, MO • Valley Performance & Advanstar announced that the Hosted by Sunnen, Dealer Expo 2014 will no St. Louis, MO • Coakley Machine, Machine Service, longer be held in Indianapolis Morgantown, IN Ionia, MI in February, but rather at the JUNE 20 • Fillmore Machine LLC, • Wild Wes Engine Balance McCormick Place in Chicago, AERA TECH & SKILLS Naples, FL LLC, Giddings, TX December 5-7, 2014. The CONFERENCE • Frontier Truck Parts, Dealer Expo is until now the Hosted by EPWI, Wyoming, MI ASSOCIATE largest business-to-business Salt Lake City, UT • Galto Racing Enterprises, • Buffalo Engine Components, powersports annual event. Lakemoor, IL Buffalo, NY After the motorcycle dealer OCTOBER 3 • Gratton Coulee Agri Parts • R F Engine, Morrice, MI and retail disaster of 2008’s AERA TECH & SKILLS CONFERENCE Ltd, Irma, AB CANADA global recession, trade shows • HDFR, Frederick, MD SCHOOLS like the V-Twin Expo in Hosted by RoushYates and Mahle, • Columbia Basin College, Cincinnati and the Dealer Expo • Hempelman Machine, Charlotte, NC Pasco, WA in Indianapolis held two weeks Waddell, AZ • Oakton Community College, apart from each other • Herbert Performance Co, NOVEMBER 4-6 Des Plaines, IL searched for new a new Reno, NV AAPEX SHOW formula to support their • Hurst Diesel Repair, Sands Expo Center, respective events. E Earl, PA In memory of Las Vegas, NV Although many • Independent Motor John Menzler suggestions reportedly have www.aapexshow.com Rebuilders, Roseburg, OR Sadly, John Menzler of Comp been made to these shows NOVEMBER 4-7 • Jason’s Repair & Performance Group Passed organizers, both regarding SEMA SHOW Performance, Telford, PA away on October 4, 2013. He attendees, content and Las Vegas Convention Center, • Las Vegas Speed & ultimately succumbed in his location, not much has Las Vegas, NV Motorsports, battle with cancer at 67. changed until the AIMExpo www.semashow.com N Las Vegas, NV John was a well-respected (American International leader in the motorsports • Lazzaro Performance Inc, Motorcycle Expo) announced DECEMBER 11-13 industry who had been highly Ontario, NY its intention to revolutionize the PRI SHOW recognized by his peers. • Les Mobile Repair Service, powersports industry as North Indianapolis Convention Among his industry accolades, Burgessvile, ONCANADA America’s first combined Center, Indianapolis, IN Menzler was named the 2011 consumer, trade and media www.performanceracing.com • Midwest Industrial Controls, SEMA Person of the Year for event, combining indoor Muscatine, IA his distinguished service to the exhibits on 300,000 square • MJM Engines, trade association and the feet with outdoor activities in Escondido, CA specialty equipment industry. Orlando at what organizers • Moodys Hot Rod Shop, He was the only recipient of consider “the ideal time and Kansas City, MO the Motorsports Parts place for new product Manufacturers Council (MPMC) • Motores Balderramo SA, launches, demo rides, Industry Recognition Award, San Juan, C.P. educational programs and presented to him in 2000, and ARGENTINA he was inducted into the more.” AIMExpo launched its • Newman Machine Shop, MPMC Hall of Fame in 2010. inaugural event October 16- Portsmouth, OH Menzler also owned a SEMA- 20, 2013 in Orlando, Florida, • Old School Performance, member company called and is returning to Orlando, Basehor, KS Inventive Marketing/MotoFeet. October 15-19, 2014, at the • Power House Engines, “Menzler cared about the Orange County Convention Lynn, IN industry and channeled that Center.(cid:2) 6 JAN-MAR 2014 engine professional EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:56 PM Page 7 G O CC O C S O C C S SSMMMMAARRTTTT PPPPAAAAAARRRRRRTT(((nneerr))) www..mmaahhllee--aafftteerrmmaarrkkeett..ccoomm OE form, fit and funnction is the standard for Victor Reinz – the raange of materials runs parallel with originaal equip from plastics andd mmetals t etal™ engine ture 100% lead- m silicon and are with 60% more comparable replacements. MAHLE Original® SAE 92 rings provide unequaled and fatiggue resistaance w extends ring life,, mminimiz wear and reducess rring b VViiccttoorr RReeiinnzz aannndd tthhee VVViiiiccccttttoooorrrr RRRReeeeiiiinnnnzzzz ttttrrrraaaaddddeeeemmmmaaaarrrrkkkk aaaarrrreeee pppprrrrooooppppeeeerrrrttttyyyy ooooffff DDDDaaaannnnaaaa LLLLiiiimmmmiiiitttteeeedddd aaaannnndddd uuuusssseeeedddd uuuunnnnddddeeeerrrr lllliiiicccceeeennnnsssseeee ttttoooo MMMMAAAAHHHHLLLLEEEE CCCClllleeeevvvviiiitttteeee IIIInnnncccc.... EPQ114 1-9_Layout 1 1/16/14 6:56 PM Page 8 (cid:2) industry news AERA congratulates those who have completed the AERA Online Training Program As of January 8, 2013, 269 people have enrolled in the AERA Online Training Program for Cylinder Head and Engine Machinist certificates. For a complete list of graduates, go to www.aera.org/aera-university/certificates. Cardea Blue (pictured), a Diesel Engineman 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy, recently completed AERA’s online training course. He has been serving on active duty for about eight years and is cur- rently stationed at at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Works Department in Naples, Italy. “This association has higher lev- els of mechanical knowledge and skill,” said Blue. “The course emphasized what I thought I knew and what I didn’t about my job. I learned about safety and hazard controls, mission principles, shop management and more which was way more in depth than ‘A’ school.” His passion for engines and racing started years ago as a kid going to the drag strip with his dad. “Through a sequence of fortunate events, I was always able to stay close to a wrench and always given the opportunity to develop my skill and passion no matter what life threw at me,” Blue said. “I landed my first speed shop job at Rogue Racing out of Orlando, Florida. Later, I worked for a small family-owned sal- vage yard as a mechanic and a parts guy at Advanced Auto Parts.” Still hungry for more knowledge and wanting to further his skills, he enlisted in the Navy. “I remember specifically telling the recruiter that I wasn’t taking any job that didn’t DIRECTLY have something to do with building and maintaining engines,” he said. Are you an He has since traveled the world doing what he loves while continuing to improve his skills. “I have conducted several diesel inspections on patrol crafts, replaced bearings on engine guy? opposed piston diesel generator engines in submarines, attended governor maintenance school, fuel schools, oil schools, AC&R, and countless others,” Blue stated. In his off-time he has had many project cars, some more We are! Contact us because we have the successful than others. Currently, he has an ’05 Pontiac GTO that he is building to do some competitive racing with as answers for engines. For more information, soon as he returns to the United States. go online to www.aera.orgor His long term goal is to obtain a degree in mechanical or call toll-free 888-326-2372. electrical engineering and work in experimental and/or devel- opmental engines. “I would like to help evolve everything we know today in the racing industry. Racing is, of course, my passion and always will be but until I obtain John Force sta- tus,” he joked, “I will continue to keep pushing for more edu- cation and experience.” Join today! Individuals like Cardea Blue lead the way for many other dedicated engine machinists interested in proving what they Go to page 90 for a membership application. know. If interested in adding to your resume of engine experi- ence, call AERA at 815-526-7600, ext. 202 and ask for 500 Coventry Lane, Suite 180 Karen Tendering, or e-mail [email protected]. She can answer Crystal Lake, IL 60014 U.S.A. your questions and when ready, register you to begin the toll-free 888-326-2372 / 815-526-7600 program. For more information, see page 70.(cid:2) www.aera.org• email: [email protected] Read the full story written for the Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran facebook.com/aeraep twitter.com/aeraep at http://tinyurl.com/aeranavy. 8 JAN-MAR 2014 engine professional
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