There are plenty of instances where perfectly good—and often rare—cast iron cylinder head and engine block castings are scrapped due to the presence of a hairline crack in an external surface. Often ...

We are all too familiar with the shortcomings of the Ford 6.0L Power Stroke engine. We talk all the time about its EGR and oil-cooler failures. However, one of the powerplant's lesser-known issues is ...

A detailed look at repairing a cracked telescopic cylinder through careful machining and skilled technique. What part of the repair process interests you most?

There are plenty of instances where perfectly good—and often rare—cast iron cylinder head and engine block castings are scrapped due to the presence of a hairline crack in an external surface. Often ...