Oil is the life-blood of the engine. As it is pushed through the hydraulic circuitry of the oiling system by the oil pump, it prevents metal-to-metal contact and carries away heat. A key element in ...

We've heard a thousand times that oil pressure and volume are keys to a healthy oiling system. We can use an oil-pressure gauge to monitor the effects of changes in our oiling system, but aside from ...

Measuring bearing clearances is one of those steps that all good engine builders take to establish a solid and reliable rotating assembly foundation. It can be tedious trying different bearings to put ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...

When checking the main bearing clearance on any engine that mounts the oil pump to the Number 5 main cap like a small- or big-block Chevy, you should always torque the main cap bolts first then torque ...