In this fascinating video, we journey through the intricate process of building a rotary valve engine from scratch. Watch as we delve into the mechanics and craftsmanship involved, showcasing each ...

Most modern gasoline and diesel-powered engines found in the cars and trucks seen on today's roadways rely on the four-cycle-engine principles developed in the late 1800s by Nikolaus Otto, Gottlieb ...

As a car enthusiast, you may have come across Honda’s VTEC system, renowned for its innovative design and reliability. It’s ...

The internal combustion engine, despite being a century-and-a-half old, is still an impressive marvel of engineering. There are several variations of engine design that have been experimented with ...

On engines equipped with hydraulic tappets, zero lash at maximum tappet plunger rise can be determined by rotating the pushrod with your fingertips while slowly turning the lash adjusting nut. The ...

SIMPLICITY is the keynote of the only two types of sleeve-valve engines that have stood the test of time, namely, the double-sleeve, or Knight, engine and the single-sleeve, or Burt-McCollum, engine, ...

Taking care of your vehicle is vital to ensure it stays in great condition. Your brakes could give you trouble someday, or your suspension could require tinkering, inevitably leading you to an auto ...

I’m not sure if any engine built today will still be salvageable 100 years from now. Not to sound like a grump, but so much relies on computers that will surely be obsolete by then. And let’s not get ...

It’s well known that, years ago, some genius at AMC decided it would be a good idea to put plastic valve covers on Jeep 4.2L (258ci) engines. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for them to start ...

Ever find yourself sitting at a red light when you feel a minor dip in RPM or a suspected misfire, and you think: “This is it. I am ready for my engine to explode.” The many stages of grief pass ...