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9 Engine Build Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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source : www.fawde.com/about-us Engine rebuilding is a complex task, so you need to avoid mistakes when going through the engine rebuild process. To make your life easier, we'd like to share a list of 9 rookie mistakes you may make when building your engine. Make sure you don't make any of these mistakes to avoid getting into trouble. Failing to take proper crankshaft measurements This is probably the most common mistake we encounter. On Kohler K-Series engines, your cylinders may be out of spec by as little as .003 inches and your crankshaft may be out of spec by as much as .0005 inches. Many customers have decided that a standard size assembly is what they want based on the smoothness of the cylinder bore and crankshaft. On the other hand, your eye cannot tell the difference between a cylinder with a .004" taper or a crank journal with a .0005" (thousandths of an inch) out-of-roundness. An out-of-spec engine may not show any visible signs of wear or damage. If you

Tips to Help You Operate a Dump Truck

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  Did you secure a new job that requires you to drive around in a dump truck? Congratulations! That’s awesome news. Just between us, we’d understand if you don’t have a whole lot of experience when it comes to operating this kind of vehicle. Sure, other commercial trucks may be similar, and they’ll certainly help you understand how the dump truck moves and operates. However, there’s not another type of vehicle on the road like a dump truck, meaning you’ll certainly need to catch up on some tips before you take the road. Otherwise, you could be risking the truck’s well-being and your own well-being. Fortunately, we’ve provided all of the advice that you could possibly need below. Whether you’re looking for guidance on operating the vehicle, preparing the truck, or dumping materials, we’ve got you covered. You won’t truly grasp what it takes until you’re actually sitting in the driver’s seat. However, our guide should at least give you a head start. Who knows; when you’ve finished readin