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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 »

The CAT 3196 Rebuild is coming along nicely. Watch the production video on our facebook page here! ... read more »

This informative video from IPD explains various precautions when working on the Cummins ISX or QSX Engines. The older Cummins ISX dual cam design poses some interesting challenges when doing an engine overhaul. The exposed oil port openings pose a real threat to contamination of the bearings with dirt and debris. Dirt is the number cause of engine failure. ... read more »

Different strokes for different folks that’s what I always say. It’s funny how different yet the same city kids are from farm kids. It’s two completely different worlds both with their own unique pros and cons. My freshman year college roommate was a corn-fed farm boy named Anthony who hailed from Kimball, Nebraska… a one stoplight town located right smackdab in the panhandle of Nebraska. I on the other hand was a mischievous city lad from “Hippie Town USA” also known as Boulder, Colorado. Despite our different backgrounds we became quick friends and the following summer Anthony invited me to visit his hometown for a weekend. I didn’t think I would enjoy my trip to the land of dirt but I obliged my friend and went anyways. But hey maybe an adventure awaits I thought? And off we went. ... read more »

For those who are unfamiliar what the reman process looks like take a look at these before and after pictures of a remanufactured cylinder head. You can get a "like brand new" cylinder head for roughly 70% of the cost of a new head from the dealership. If you have any questions about the cylinder head remanufacturing process you can read about it here. ... read more »

Goodyear Tire Company unveiled a wild concept video today which has the ability to revolutionize the tire industry and the way we drive. The new concept uses spherical 3D Tires which resemble a ball design which levitate on magnets. ... read more »

Ah the elusive diesel engine: power, strength and the raw horsepower to get the things done. You can’t go wrong with diesel and in this author’s humble opinion you’re already way ahead of the curve if you go diesel vs a puny gas engine. Ok we get it. Diesel is awesome but what diesel truck engine out there is truly the BEST? Cummins guys will fight until their dying breath that the Cummins 5.9 is arguably the best diesel engine ever made while CAT or PowerStroke gents will look in disbelief at the verbal diarrhea spewing forth from their buddies' mouths. The debate is as old as Rudolf Diesel himself. Well good thing I don’t have to be “The Decider”… I don’t need that kind of pressure. Good thing someone else is willing to take the bullet for me. The guys over at Capital Reman, have given it their best shot to rank the Top 10 Best and Worst diesel engines of all time. This article is about what they came up with. What do ya’ll think? Did they hit the nail on the head or completely miss the target on this one? ... read more »

Don't worry buddy you'll get the batmobile back someday! ... read more »

This pup has got it ruff! Happy Happy Friday From Capital Reman! ... read more »

We are hard at work tearing down a CAT C13 for remanufacture ... read more »