Crankshaft Counterweights And Balancing
Imbalance in the engine exhibits vibration and damage. Balancing becomes critical to any engine build.
Smoothness 101 – Getting The Perfect Crankshaft Balance
Crank balancing today is a little art and a lot of science. Doing it right takes time but pays dividends.
Diagnosing Crankshaft Position Sensors
Modern engines need to not only know the position of the crankshaft, but the position of the camshafts.
Cloyes Supplies Crankshaft Sprocket For 2020 Corvette
The sprocket is manufactured from SAE 1144 billet steel and has a 22-tooth cut to the ISO-606 Roller Sprocket specification.
Understanding Crankshaft Position Sensors
Modern engines need to know the position of the crankshaft and camshafts. Why?
Cranky Crankshaft Seals
Sometimes the least expensive parts are the most time-consuming to replace. This is the case with crankshaft oil seals.
VIDEO: Theta Engine Crankshaft Recall And What It Means To The Technician
Andrew Markel discusses a recall from Hyundai on its Theta engine, and how technicians can determine whether the engine has been inspected or replaced.
Crankshaft And Camshaft Signals
The key to diagnosing many cranking, no-start and stalling problems found on the late-model import is to understand how the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors function and what their mechanical relationship is to each other.
VIDEO: Crankshaft Vibration And Belt Components
Andrew Markel reveals the details on crankshaft operation and how the power pulses cause vibration and stress on the belt and the components it is attached to.
Misfires In The Crankshaft And Camshaft
Any time you’re dealing with a combustion engine, there’s a chance it will develop a misfire. A better understanding of how computer systems analyze a misfire can make your job that much easier as the service tech.
