Learn Short Block and Long Block
Automotive
Advertisement Short Block and Long Block The cylinder block assembly (without the heads installed) is called a short block.  The short block includes the crankshaft, piston and rod assembly, and ball bearings.  On pushrod engines, the camshaft, timing sprockets, and …
5 SIGNS OF A BAD ALTERNATOR
Automotive
Advertisement What Does an Alternator Do? An alternator works with your battery to charge your vehicle’s electrical systems. An alternator that’s going bad can affect your car in many ways. There are several signs you need to watch for that …
5 Causes of an Alternator Not Charging
Automotive
Advertisement The alternator’s major functions are the generation of electricity for the vehicle’s electrical components and the charging of the battery. The alternator generates this electrical energy by converting mechanical energy. If you were to try to start the car …