" Firing order" is a very popular phrase used in the mechanic and engine world. Many people mention it though not all know the meaning of how it works. Every engine model has a different firing order. For example, all Cat engines do not use the same firing order. So in this [...]

Both the turbocharged engine and naturally aspirated engine are both internal combustion engines. But there is a difference in how they work.Let's start with a naturally aspirated engine. A naturally aspirated engine is an internal combustion engine that works with normal atmospheric air pressure [...]

If you are very familiar with the Detroit 92/71 series engines, then you will see that there are holes around the sleeves/liners. Many like you have asked why are there holes around the sleeve of this engine. Some years back we have asked similar questions, but after my deep knowledge on these [...]

The Cummins 6BT is one of the most popular Cummins engine. It is found in so many applications such as forklifts, cranes, trucks, and others applications. To prolong the life span of the engine, proper maintenance is required. Let's focus on one important component of the engine [...]

The purpose of oil is to lubricate the whole engine system especially those components that are moving such as the piston, crankshaft, piston rings, connecting rod, and other vital components.But in some cases, the rocker arm may not receive oil while other engine components are [...]

Are you surprised to hear that the piston shape is not round, rather it is oval, which means the head head is smaller than the piston skirt.The first time I heard this, I have to use a venier caliper to measure the piston head and the skirt, it was then I discovered that the piston head is smaller [...]