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February 2010
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Under the Hood: Gearing Up for Timing Chain and Belt Work
Timing belts and chains carry a heavy load. They have to turn the cam with enough force to overcome the resistance of all the valve springs. However, the main cause of belt wear is heat. As a belt wraps around and turns the sprockets, friction create...
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UnderCover: Knowing Nivomats: Dissecting A Load Sensing Shock
The Nivomat system does more than just level the vehicle under load. As the load increases, the pressure inside the shock increases as oil is displaced from the reservoir to the inside of the unit, compressing the gas volume. This creates a progressi...
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Bodyworks: Power with Plasma
The plasma cutter may be mysterious to many, but its functions
are undeniable, especially when it comes to cutting heat-treated alloys like boron steel....
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