With the engine block for our 455-based stroker mule engine completely machined, Craig Wise of RaceKrafters will now work on the rotating assembly, which includes the crankshaft, connecting rods, ...

No. 3 piston and rod assembly, 3 compression rings, 4 lightening holes in piston, 2 bolts and 4 lightening holes in connecting rod. Piston diameter 9 cm (3 9/16 in.), Piston rod length 24 cm (9 1/2 in ...

Unit shown in the bottom of the photograph has been removed to show operation of the V-drive which is base of V-four engine.Ring gear shown on lower shaft of top unit is driven by a pinion mounted to ...

When you consider the crazy monkey motion of reciprocating internal combustion engines it is remarkable they work as well as they do. You have eight pistons and connecting rods doing a “do-si-do” ...

Sometimes profiling a builder is as simple and natural for us as turning the ignition key on one of our vehicles. Hesco has been building engines for more than 34 years. Why does this interest us?

As hard-chrome plating has fallen out of favor, hydraulic-cylinder manufacturers have developed alternative coatings and platings. Here is how they affect seal performance and life. • Hard-chrome ...