Jasper targets inherent issues with Ford 6.0L diesel engines
Jasper automatically updates pre-2004 models of the Ford 6.0L to provide the later front cover and the larger water pump impeller to improve engine cooling. The company also installs a water pump with a steel impeller to eliminate failure and provide long life for the pump.
Mitsubishi expands R&D center for medium- and heavy-duty starters
The research and development center in Northville, Mich., will now provide full engineering, development and testing services for Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America’s medium- and heavy-duty customers, saving time in the development process and getting products to market faster.
Prime Lube offers BlueSky DEF to meet EPA mandates
Prime Lube has partnered with Germany’s Kruse Group to become the first Mid-Atlantic manufacturer of BlueSky Diesel Exhaust Fluid for distribution across 12 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. Kruse will provide Prime Lube with the manufacturing equipment and raw materials to produce BlueSky DEF for sale to Prime Lube’s fuel and lubricant distributor network throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Rislone compression repair restores lost engine power
Rislone Compression Repair with Ring Seal, developed by Bar’s Products, fills scratches and grooves in cylinder walls to prevent blow-by gases and compression from leaking past the rings and fouling the crankcase oil. It is designed for higher-mileage engines that are suffering from decreased or uneven compression.
Interstate Batteries’ ED-183 provides enhanced data collection, reporting
The third-generation, handheld ED-183 battery analyzer now provides additional comprehensive and expeditious battery testing analysis for consumers, dealers and franchisees. Users now have enhanced capability to track performance and battery sales activity at their individual locations.
Horton, Kit Masters reach legal agreement
Horton Inc. and Kit Masters have reached an agreement to settle pending litigation involving a patent infringement claim by Horton against Kit Masters, as well as a counterclaim made by the latter company. Complete terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.
Federal-Mogul develops new Magnum Monosteel piston
The Magnum Monosteel design reduces piston mass by up to 7% and includes design features that reduce friction for improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The piston currently is in development testing with major global commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers in North America and Europe.
BorgWarner selects Kit Masters as aftermarket distributor
Kit Masters will be the exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada for all BorgWarner aftermarket heavy-duty truck fan drive products, including viscous fan drives, pneumatic fan drives and fan blades. Customers can set up accounts and place orders with the company as of Oct. 1.
IPD launches new product line for Cummins ISX/QXS engine
The company launched a line of replacement parts for the Cummins ISX and QSX on-highway and industrial diesel engines, including components for in-frame rebuilds, pistons, cylinder liners, bearings and gaskets kits, as well as valve train rebuild parts.
Horton expands fan drive core exchange program
Horton has expanded its fan drive core exchange program to include all DriveMaster and DM Advantage fan drive cores, including fan drives not currently in the reman program. To be eligible for full credit, fan drives must be complete and assembled. Cores, including competitive models, will receive partial credit if any components are missing.
SCR engine maintenance report for fleets
Engine manufacturers report that maintenance requirements for 2010 SCR engines are “business as usual.”
Urea-based retrofit technology reduces NOx
Johnson Matthey’s SCRT System has been verified by the EPA as the first 4-way emission control technology for on-road vehicles. Applicable to 1994-2002 model year engines, the SCRT system is verified to reduce NOx emissions by 70% and cut CO, HC and PM emissions by more than 90%.