One of the common problems in diesel engines is when the engine refuses to start. Whether it's a CAT, Detroit, Mack, Cummins, it is not rare for this not to happen. Below we will tell you what you can do to force the engine to start.1. Remove the air filter and put a little petrol or starting [...]

Have you seen an engine with ACERT written on it, then you wonder what makes it different from other engines.Caterpilar engine are one of the leading manufacturers of ACERT engines. After the Cat manufactured 3406E, people were thrilled to see how smooth the engine was. But in no time, the C15 came [...]

Like you many are interested in knowing if you should  change the complete turbo or only the cartridge.I have once asked this question to myself, but now I got the answer which I will share below with you.The cartridge is the main element or component that works in the turbo, the [...]

Marine engines are also regarded as IC engines just like other conventional engines.But some features make the marine engine different.1. The size: Marine engines are usually big, they are referred to as heavy-duty engines. You should know that most car engines are not regarded as [...]

All internal combustion engine use sleeves or as some  can call it, liner. In terms of cooling system, engines can be classified as water cooled and air cooled engine.The air cooled engine use a different type of sleeve with fins. But the liners of water cooled engine can be [...]

Caterpillar 3306 Diesel EngineCaterpillar is a leader in the diesel engine industry. One engine that was  very reliable and still used today is the Caterpillar 3306. Originally manufactured from the 1970s to 1990s  it was used in a variety of machinery including excavators, dozers, rollers and [...]

The diesel fuel injection pump is a necessary part of a diesel engine that has the all-important duty of ensuring the engine gets the right amount of fuel at the right time. Why do fuel injection pumps fail?There are quite a few reasons why the fuel injection pump on a diesel [...]