January-March 2008
From the Publisher
By Rob Munro
Highly technical, application-driven articles that will help you and your business thrive.
Industry News
Welcome to new AERA members, calendar of events, news and views.
Flat Tappet Camshafts and Oils
By Dave Hagen, Mike Caruso and Steve Fox
Gasoline engine oils with reduced anti-scuffing additive packages are found to be the main cause for flat tappet camshaft failures.
The Lost Lobe Chronicles
By Dave Emanuel
Camshaft lobes have been disappearing faster than a politician’s promise, and engine builders have been wondering why. Has the “hanging chad” reared its ugly face again?
Business News
By Bob Greenwood
Many shop owners have reached the fork in the road that is forcing them to make the biggest decision in their career… remain a full-time, competent machinist or become a full-time business entrepreneur.
Camshaft Balancing
By Randy Neal
Unleashing horsepower is the name of the game!
Techside
By Gary Lewis
Camshaft selection has never been easy. You need to know what you want in the way of performance and what you’re ready to give up in the way of compromises...
In Touch
By Jim Rickoff
Times they are a changin’; AERA headquarters relocates.
AERA Tech & Skills Conferences
By Steve Fox
MAHLE Clevite Conference recap; new conference schedule
planned for 2008.
Tech Bulletins
For tech bulletins published in Engine Professional,
please click here.
PRO-SIS Parts Redux
By Richard Rooks and Dave Hagen
PRO-SIS engine specification software features major enhancements.
Product News
2008 AERA E-85 Power Shootout
By John Goodman
On the show floor of the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis.
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