ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Engine Parts
10/10/2011
● BEARINGS — Provide support for the crankshaft and camshaft. A thin film of oil between the bearings and shafts reduce friction and prevent wear. Most late model original equipment engine bearings are aluminum, or aluminum with a steel backing... more
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Engine Mechanical Parts
10/21/2010
Major engine components include the block, crankshaft, main and rod bearings, connecting rods, pistons and rings, oil pump, camshaft, lifters or followers, pushrods, valves, springs, retainers, rocker arms, valve guides, seals and seats, and timing gears, timing chain or timing belt. more
What about an ‘88 Ford Mustang with a 4-cylinder? It will crank but won’t fir. So far, the plugs, wires, cap rotor, fuel pump, filter, ignition control module, ECM — well just about everything — have been replaced.
9/27/2010
What about an ‘88 Ford Mustang with a 4-cylinder? It will crank but won’t fir. So far, the plugs, wires, cap rotor, fuel pump, filter, ignition control module, ECM — well just about everything — have been replaced. There’s 42 pounds of pressure at the fuel rail, and timing marks line up fine. Car will run with a 91 ECM but not well. more
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Active Motor and Trans Mounts
10/10/2011
Motor mounts serve an important function: They support the weight of the engine and transaxle (or transmission), and also isolate engine vibration from the rest of the chassis. With so much emphasis on controlling noise, vibration and harshness in late model luxury vehicles, it was inevitable that sooner or later motor mounts would go electronic. more
Understanding Mass Air Flow Issues
4/13/2011
If you understand that a defective mass air flow (MAF) sensor can cause an extremely lean condition by underestimating the amount of air flowing into the engine, then you can understand how a defective MAF sensor can be mistaken for a defective fuel pump assembly. more
I have a ‘95 Blazer. When it gets warm, it stalls. When it cools down, it runs fine. I replaced fuel pump, ignition control module, did a complete tune-up, pick up coil.
9/27/2010
I have a ‘95 Blazer. When it gets warm, it stalls. When it cools down, it runs fine. I replaced fuel pump, ignition control module, did a complete tune-up, pick up coil. I cant figure it out, and being in the parts business I hear this a lot on these 4.3s. more
Engine Failures And How To Deal With Them
8/18/2010
Because customers depend upon their parts professionals for guidance in repairing modern engines, let’s take a look at what parts and services you should recommend in dealing with each of these relatively expensive repairs. more
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