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Was Caterpillar Too Weak To Survive?

By Steve Scott U.S. Class 8 Truck MarketFor decades, Caterpillar diesel engines could be found in nearly every Class 8 truck brand — but Cat was never the only option. Roll back the calendar several years and you will see…

Tips and Tricks for the Machine Shop

By Andy Kennedy In the 35 years that I have worked in the machine shop, I have been shown or learned and figured out a lot of little things that made several jobs easier and faster. I would like to…

Ford 4-Cylinder EcoBoost Head Gasket Failures

By Brian Roberts Since the release of the new 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines, there has been a rash of head gasket failures. The engines usually overheat from combustion gases entering the cooling system. This occurs when the primary combustion seal…