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Liner protrusion is the measurement the cylinder liner extends above the surface of the engine block. It is supposed to stick above the surface of the block and act essentially as a cushion on the cylinder head gasket. Once torqued into place the cylinder head crushes the gasket evenly and to the correct OEM specifications. In essence the cylinder liner is a guide to make sure the cylinder head and block are in proper alignment. Measurements are taken using a bridge micrometer and a dial indicator. ... read more »

Every day a lot of work gets done here at Capital Reman Exchange. Our current backlog is 27 diesel engines currently in production or slated for production. Each department is busy every day but we strive to keep organized, keep clean and keep on track. We live and die by the Quality of the work we do here. In fact our company motto is : Quality, Customer, Company.Above all, the quality of work comes before anything else we do. Next is to deliver top notch customer service. We are nothing without our customers. The last priority is the needs of the company. We will always do our best to deliver diesel engines and parts that work as described. We know our customers count on these engines to get back on the road or to finish that mining or paving project. Money, time and people's livelihoods are on the line and we know that first hand. We take our job here very seriously. Our goal as an AERA Engine Rebuild Facility is to be as efficient as possible while never cutting corners. Take a look at some real live action shots of the guys at work. Thanks again to our employees and our customers who make all of this happen. ... read more »

A lot of the guys here at the shop also ride motorcycles. Here are a couple of our favorite bike images. Happy Friday Everyone! ... read more »

Here at Capital Reman we are dealers for all of the best aftermarket parts manufactures out there including: Instersate McBee, PAI, Costex, IPD, Maxiforce, Reliance and KMP Brands. If you are looking for new parts we are your source for aftermarket inframe and overhaul kits. We also supply a wide range of other smaller parts including water pumps, oil pumps, thermostats and aftercoolers. ... read more »

When you think of Caterpillar what comes to mind most? Dozers, Excavators, Skid Loaders? Maybe the iconic “CAT Yellow”? If those aren’t on the top of your list the fine network of Caterpillar Dealers has to be a close third. For years Caterpillar has maintained a long standing tradition of publicly loving and standing behind all 178 of its dealers. ... read more »

The Environmental Protection Agency was created in the footsteps of the Clean Air Act of 1970. For 46 years the EPA has been constantly evolving and enacting laws to address the environmental needs of this country. For many years owners of three-quarter and one-ton light duty pickup trucks enjoyed no additional smog equipment on their vehicles. All of that changed in 2008 with the EPA required the use of diesel particulate filters on all three-quarter-ton and larger trucks as well as required biannual smog tests which included a visual inspection of the vehicle to make sure the DPF parts were still on the truck. In 2010 the regulations got even tighter. ... read more »

Another great week of production in the books. The best part about working at Capital Reman Exchange is the people. Everyone works with such enthusiasm and passion. ~Happiness is contagious~ Awesome work everyone! ... read more »

When you think of diesel vehicles the first thing that comes to mind are semi-trucks and heavy haul equipment. However, we forget a big segment of the light/medium duty diesel market consists of commercial vans. Believe it or not the commercial van market has gone through some big changes in the past few years. This article from Car and Driver Magazine reviews the new diesel vans on the market today and showcases the best option for your needs. ... read more »

Truly remanufacturing is a work of art. Each camshaft, crankshaft, cylinder head and engine we build here is a custom made product. Nothing is automated here at Capital Reman Exchange. Our expert team members rebuild these engines parts to OEM specification and take great care to deliver a Quality Product. Take a look at some of the latest remanufactured cylinder head work we delivered this week. ... read more »

Automotive misfires are a whole different animal than with diesel engines. Diesel engines ignite the fuel through compression where as automotive gas engines use a spark from an ignition system. With automotive misfires an ignition system is the first place to start looking for the misfire. The next appropriate steps to diagnose the problem include inspection of the ignition cables, spark plugs, distributor cap/rotor components and the ignition coil. The spark generated for ignition oftentimes will not be properly transferred as those components mentioned above wear significantly over time. The inability to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chambers will result in the engine not being able to turn over. ... read more »

Capital Reman wishes you and your loved ones a joyous Memorial Day Weekend. We want to extend our utmost thanks to all who have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. ... read more »

Woof! Another busy week is in the books here at Capital Reman. Take a look at some of the highlights of what has been going on this week. We did a great job on an Caterpillar 3306 engine as well as pressure testing a Detroit Diesel Series 60 Cylinder Head. Quality remains top priority here at Capital Reman as we continue to grow. We currently have 23 engines in the production queue. ... read more »

It’s hard to rank this beauty at the bottom of our list but a diamond in the rough none the less. Spyker is latin for “Warrior” and you can definitely tell by this aggressive yet sleek design that this car means business. The engineering reflects its fighter jet connection with the Dutch military. Spyker’s company motto is “For the tenacious, no road is impassable.” This car features a 4.2 liter, Audi V8 supercharged enginewith a whopping 532 horsepower and a top speed of 201 mph. This beast can reach 0-60 in just 3.7 seconds. Truly, no road is off limits to this amazing piece of craftsmanship. ... read more »

The future of engine building both on the diesel side as well as gasoline will continue to push towards hybrids and full on electric engines. Ford Motor Company announced this week that they are developing an electric vehicle with a range of 200 miles. CEO Mark Fields confirmed the speculation in a conference call with investors. ... read more »

Since the inception of the EPA Tier Regulations in 1994 diesel engine manufactures have made tremendous strides into making diesel engines more environmentally friendly. Cummins recently introduced a new natural gas engine that produces a near zero amount of emissions. The commercial truck and bus engines is seven years ahead of the ultra-low emissions schedule enacted by the EPA. ... read more »