Last Updated: Apr 25, 2008 - 8:40:39 AM
Performance Diesels
by Bruce Mallinson
Why do some things break on trucks? We just installed a Lipe Clutch in
an FLD120 Freightliner powered by an N-14 Cummins Engine. The Eaton
Clutch was installed 120,000 miles ago and the owner-operator drives
without using the clutch, except to start out. The Freightliner had
about 1.2 million miles on the odometer and the N-14 engine was rebuilt
some 600,000 miles ago. The engine ran great; however clutches just
would not live behind the stock 500 horsepower N-14.
Apr 1, 2008 - 7:24:06 AM
by Bruce Mallinson
At our diesel shop, it’s not uncommon to have more than 150 phone calls
per day from owner-operators, many of whom are having problems with
their engines. And when the problem is injectors failing the very next
question I ask is “Are you using Lucas Fuel Conditioner?”...
Feb 1, 2008 - 9:34:08 AM
by Bruce C Mallinson
Does your truck perform like the star athlete on the team?
Did you ever think that a stock engine would use MORE FUEL that a
modified engine, a stack engine works harder, and produces more parts
per million on iron particles in the oil which in-turn wears out the
engine sooner, and certainly stock engines are NOT as much fun to drive
as a modified engine. Think about this, if you are married or going
with a Lady that treats you like a King, than you had better treat her
like a Queen!
Jan 1, 2008 - 4:07:22 PM
by Bruce Mallinson
Thank You the Owner-Operators of the United States and several of you
from other countries through out the world.For 30 years we a Diesel
Injection of Pittsburgh have enjoyed helping you to enjoy the
experience of driving your trucks by engineering ways of making
excessive horsepower be economical along with providing extended years
of service to the engine between rebuilds.
Nov 1, 2007 - 12:02:55 PM
by Bruce Mallinson
In our world of high performance diesel engines we often produce enough
power to slip the standard Eaton 2050-foot pound clutches especially
during truck pulls. Even Bobtail Drag Racing can slip the clutch with
the power we can produce from today’s engines.
Oct 1, 2007 - 8:18:49 AM