August 2007 Crossword Puzzle
Across 1. Oil-level indicator 5. Electrical system safety valve 9. UFO driver 10. Sudden tire failure 11. Range of piston travel 12. Invitation to hitchhiker, perhaps (3,2) 14. Modern steering-wheel-hub component 16. Diesel counterpart of gasoline octane 19. Take the wheel 21. Trips down the track, in drag-racing lingo 24. Service-station fixture, frequently (3,4) 25.
September 2007 Crossword Puzzle
Across 1. Cylinder diameter 3. Vehicles with monster stereo systems (4,4) 9. Body-shop power tools 10. Exhaust-driven engine adjunct, briefly 11. Temporary traffic-lane markers 12. Body section below front bumper (3,3) 14. Ammeter unit of measure 16. A car-stereo feature 19. ATF type 21. Front/rear speaker control 24. Auto-battery brand 25. Volatile, flammable solvent 26.
Eight-Time Indy 500 Starter Freeland Dies at 82
Freeland Began His Early Career as a Diesel Mechanic
De-Bugging New Beetle Engine Quirks
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s articles in Import Car
Futurauto – Engine Technology Techs Will See In The Bays
by Ed Sunkin
As you begin your career in the auto service industry, youll find that for the most part, the internal combustion engine (ICE) which has been around for more than 100 years hasnt changed much in theory. However, there have been many internal modifications to the ICEs design that has made it more fuel efficient in recent years, as the world tries to reduce its thirst for oil. To become a knowledgeable diagnostic technician, youll need to become familiar with these technologies and understand how to service them when a problem arises.
Engine Series – Rebuilding GM’s Big-Cube Engines
Adapted from Doc Frohmaders article in Underhood Service
Engine Series – Ring of Fire
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
The Real World – Motoring Into the Mid-Range Industrial Market
Adapted from Brendan Baker’s article in Engine Builder
ETI Hosts Successful Detroit Tech Week, Welcomes New Board Members
More than 100 Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) members from more than 40 companies flocked to Detroit for this year’s Detroit Tech Week.
Real World – Antique Auto Museum at Hershey Profiles Horseless Carriages from the Brass Era
Antique Auto Museum at Hershey Profiles Horseless Carriages from the Brass Era The Antique Auto Museum at Hershey, located in Hershey, PA, is turning back the clock with an exhibition of horseless carriages from the brass era that will run from November 4, 2006 to May 31, 2007. The exhibition will feature a selection of