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 …
LEARN TO READ BOLT SPECIFICATIONS
Automotive
Advertisement A bolt is a type of threaded hardware fastener that is used to position two workpieces in specific relation to each other.  Bolts come in several configurations for their application and specification variances. Each bolt is specified with some …
Learn All about “Automotive Rivets”
Automotive
Advertisement Rivets provide an effective way to fasten two materials together without welding, adhesives, or any specialty tools or skills.  They can be used in automotive and non-automotive applications, but for this article, we’re going to focus on automotive rivets.  …
What Is BlueTEC Clean Diesel Technology?
Automotive
Advertisement What is Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC? Mercedes-Benz innovation: from diesel to BLUETEC BLUETEC – the technology for the cleanest diesel in the world.  How Does Mercedes BlueTEC Work? While hybrid models are incredibly popular at the moment, diesel vehicles are also …
Swirl Flaps in Diesel Engines
Automotive
Advertisement Swirl flaps produce a swirl alongside the cylinder axle. They are used in diesel vehicles to improve the mixing of the fuel-air mixture at low engine speeds. For this purpose, the air is fed to each cylinder through two …