Working at HRM has its ups and downs like any other job. With regard to Project First Car, one of the "downs" was the period during which its engine was apart and we weren't able to drive it. For most ...

Learning how to build and understand a mini engine is an exciting journey for anyone interested in mechanics. A mini engine, despite its small size, works on the same principles as larger engines. By ...

Numerous articles and stories have been prepared by hundreds of experts on how to improve the internal combustion (IC) engine for more speed, power or what have you. Millions of dollars worth of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Owning a vehicle is an expensive undertaking, especially with the cost of gas on the rise again. Repairs can also be costly and difficult to ...

Scott Birdsall from Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa, California, needed more power for his tow rig. Scott’s fun truck is the 1,200-plus horsepower “Ol Smokey” Cummins-powered ’49 Ford, so it seemed a ...

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” ...

Keeping the engine bay clean is not just a matter of cosmetic appeal; it is a significant aspect of vehicle maintenance that can potentially increase resale value. Over time, the engine bay ...