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Cummins X12 Engine Review
For centuries the argument has raged. Does size matter? Well, if you like great performance, power and copious amount of torque, the answer is a resounding no. At least in the world of diesel engines. Currently being tested on the roads of North America, the X12 is a massive 600LBS lighter than other medium bore engines and has been especially designed for weight sensitive applications and for vehicles where the X15 has more grunt that’s needed for the task.
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Diesel Cylinder Head Transport Tools
Moving around 500-1000 lbs diesel cylinder heads around the machine shop is an arduous and oftentimes dangerous task. Safety is our number one priority here at Capital Reman and we have taken some unique precautions to moving cylinder heads from workstation to workstation. For larger cylinder heads we use an overhead crane or forklift. For small movements or lifts we have created some proprietary tools to get the job done. ... Read more
Why Do Diesel Engines Last So Long?
Our good friend "Adept Ape" who is a master engine builder and YouTube Blogger recently released a video breaking down the various reasons why diesel engines last so much longer than gasoline engines. Let's dive in and discuss the three major reasons why diesel engines are so durable: ... Read more
How Large Diesel Marine Engines Work
This is a great old video from the MAN Corporation about the basic principals of how large diesel marine engines operate. Take a look.
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Happy Labor Day!
All too often we get caught up in the day to day aspects of running a business and we forget that it is our customers and vendors that really makes all of this possible. We at Capital Reman Exchange wish everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day and thank everyone for their support! ~Cheers!! ... Read more
Why Diesel Engine Cars Aren't More Popular in the U.S.
America is run on gasoline, pure and simple. Billions of tons of good each day are shipped every day in this country but the majority of engines in this country are gas engines. Unlike our brothers in Europe, the vast majority of U.S. car buyers prefer their gasoline engines vs. a diesel engine. In fact in Europe diesel powered automotive models account for more than half of all the vehicle sales with Italy and France having over 70% market share of diesel cars. ... Read more
