Informational Articles

Since the inception of the EPA Tier Regulations in 1994 diesel engine manufactures have made tremendous strides into making diesel engines more environmentally friendly. ... read more »

Ah the elusive diesel engine: power, strength and the raw horsepower to get the things done. You can’t go wrong with diesel and in this author’s humble opinion you’re already way ahead of the curve if you go diesel vs a puny gas engine. Ok we get it. Diesel is awesome but what diesel truck engine out there is truly the BEST? Cummins guys will fight until their dying breath that the Cummins 5.9 is arguably the best diesel engine ever made while CAT or PowerStroke gents will look in disbelief at the verbal diarrhea spewing forth from their buddies’ mouths ... read more »

Capital Reman Exchange is a nationally recognized remanufacturer of the Caterpillar 3116. We love building this engine because of the uncomplicated nature of internal parts including the camshaft, cylinder heads and crankshaft design. The crankshaft journals for example are engineered to easily accommodate repairs at the bushings. The early model CAT 3116 engine had some problems including lower grade engineered cylinder heads and injector problems. There are special tools Caterpillar made to deal with the issues surrounding the injectors which make repairs at the dealership rather costly. That being said Caterpillar fixed many of the issues with the 3116 around 1990 and subsequently with the Caterpillar 3126 model. The CAT 3116 rebuild is something we have done hundreds of times and we have gotten quite good a knowing the nuisances of the engine. ... read more »

John Deere was born into a middle class family in Rutland, Vermont on February 7, 1804. 2. John Deere was the third son of William Rinhold Deere and Sarah Yates Deere. William and Sarah had 6 children including John. ... read more »

The CAT 3054 Engine is a workhorse in the Caterpillar line of industrial diesel motors. Mostly used in small skid steers the CAT 3054 engine is currently in use in a variety of applications including Agriculture, Chippers, Grinders, Compactors, Rollers, Compressors, Cranes, Crushers, Forklifts, Harvesters, Hydraulic Pumps, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders, Mining, Earthmovers, Skidders, Sprayers, Trenchers and Landscaping Equipment. The simple design and straightforward technology allows low maintenance costs, very few operating issues and better performance when needed most. Caterpillar makes a CAT 3054B, CAT 3054C, CAT 3054E models, CAT 3054TA; all are naturally aspirated but can be adapted with a turbocharger if needed. CAT 3054c and CAT 3054E are the most popular engine models. ... read more »

All Capital Reman Exchange crankshafts are precision machined to exact tolerances with no odd size crankshaft bearings or journals. Thrust surfaces are micro-polished to provide precise surface finishes for smooth engine operation and reduced thrust bearing wear ... read more »

Capital Reman Exchange can remanufacture camshafts & Followers/Lifters/Tappets while providing outstanding quality at a fraction of the cost of new parts. In our Denver, Colorado facilities we remanufacture camshafts, followers, lifters, crankshafts, connecting rods, cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. Our modern facilities and cutting-edge technology are backed by outstanding employees who operate with the care and dedication our customers deserve. ... read more »

The remanufactured engine block department is reliable, accurate and dependable. Machining an engine block is a complex and meticulous process. We continually strive for quality and attention to detail. We go through a detailed 18 step process when machining our remanufactured engine blocks. CBN technology gives us the ability to machine an engine block to exact roughness (Ra) specifications. All reman engine blocks must meet OEM hardness specifications and come with a 1 Year Unlimited Miles Warranty. Diesel Engine Block ... read more »

The Capital Reman Exchange cylinder head department is equipped to machine all manufacturers of diesel and natural gas remanufactured cylinder heads. Our capacity includes small rebuilt cylinder heads up to CAT 3600 series heads which can weigh upwards of 500 lbs with a seat diameter of over 4 inches. During our remanufacturing process of rebuilt cylinder heads we disassemble the cylinder head, perform a magnetic particle inspection and pressure test using our state of the art Newclear tester checking the casting to look for leaks ... read more »

In the United States approximately 90% of all goods are shipped using diesel engines. This includes over the highway freight, marine and train transportation. Diesel tractor trailers alone consume approximately 20 billion gallons per year, and a fully loaded tractor trailer traditionally obtained approximately 5-7 miles per gallon. ... read more »

The Clean Air Act of 1970 was essentially the first major environmental safety and regulatory law in the United States. The law was enforced by the newly created Environmental Protection Agency also created the same year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was the brainchild of increasing public concern in the 1950s and 1960s regarding the human impact on the environment. Specific incidents such as the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill, the destruction of environmental preserves through the creation of the Federal Highway Interstate System and Rachel Carson’s whistleblowing ecological novel, Silent Spring brought the need for a regulatory agency to oversee environmental issues. For years congress could not come to a discernable solution that would appease both political parties. It was Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington State that broke the stalemate when he wrote Bill 1075 which evolved into the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. This was the first of many laws regarding clean air, water and wilderness protection. It was Richard Nixon in 1970 that created the EPA under the guise of having one agency that oversaw and enforced all environmental issues. ... read more »

Diesel Fuel Injector ExampleWhen shopping for injectors it is important to know the difference between common industry lingo regarding the condition of the injector in question. Used, Refurbished, Reconditioned, Rebuilt, Remanufactured all mean different things. Not educating yourself on the difference can ultimately cost you time and money. The information below should help educate you on the difference ... read more »

When you think John Deere you think of tractors and by definition the famed John Deere diesel engines. One of the most popular and familiar diesel engines in the John Deere fleet is the famed PowerTech John Deere 4045 engine. But how did John Deere get it start from making plows to producing world class diesel engines? This article will explain the beginnings of the John Deere Corporation and the technical specifications of John Deere 4045 diesel engines. ... read more »

The first Cummins ISX engine was produced in 1998 and Capital Reman Exchange is proud to offer support for the Cummins brand workhorse. Wheter you have a heavy duty truck application, mining or power generation application, Capital Reman Exchange has the ability and expertise to offer the Cummins ISX Engine and parts ... read more »

The Mack e7 engine is the backbone of the almighty Mack Bulldog fleet. The history of the engine is steeped in technology, tradition and good old American gumption one would expect from Mack. The e7 mack engine was first conceptualized in 1988 by the Mack Corporation engineers and introduced in 1989. The Mack E7 Engine replaced the longstanding Mack e6 model and was produced for over 20 years. The same year Mack also introduced the CH Series for on-highway heavy duty applications. The engine is 6 cylinder, heavy duty rated and in use both for on-highway and off highway industrial applications. ... read more »