
1504 S Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089 - Clay County
(816) 343-2199
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6 of America’s smallest big-blocks and biggest small-blocks
Sometimes an engine’s exterior size only tells part of the story. Read along as we discuss a handful of the Big Three’s smallest displacement big-blocks and biggest displacement small-blocks.
Gas with ethanol can make small engines fail
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved gasoline with 15 percent ethanol for use in cars year 2001 or newer, yet it prohibits its use in mowers and other power equipment, stating it may cause damage. A Department of Energy study...

Octane switch boosts ethanol, sparks new small engine fears
Some experts expect regular gasoline without ethanol to become more costly and difficult to find in Souxland as a result in a recent change in the way fuel is distributed

Two-Stroke Fuel Ratios: Pre-Mix Myth vs. Reality
Rick Super Hunky Sieman demystifies two-stroke pre-mix ratios

Quick Disconnects for Skid Steers and Excavators
Amazon Hose & Rubber Company is a master distributor for Stucchi hydraulic quick disconnects including the Saturn Block attachment for skid steer and excavator applications.

How Modern IndyCars Make So Much Power From Such Tiny Engines
IndyCar turbo V-6s make over 700 horsepower from just 2.2 liters of displacement. Here's how it's done.

Engines: Is smaller the next big thing?
Rightsized—not oversized—engines are getting the job done for fleets seeking efficiency and performance

Predator Engines: Inexpensive Options to Resurrect Old Equipment
With one, I (easily) gave a run-down log splitter a new lease on life.

The Men of Small Engine Repair Need Fixing
John Pollono’s debut film focuses on childhood friends who seem to be having a tough time shedding their tough guy personas.

Car Coming Back Together.... and then back apart!
Might include something in the next newsletter but I have been putting the right side trim back on my 64 CDV after having the body work and paint redone on the…

Engine Innovations Put Consumers at Ease
How leading engine manufacturers are helping end-users get more done in less time – and at less cost.

Easy DIY Lawn Mower Repairs
Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions: Easy DIY Lawn Mower Repairs | Sears PartsDirect

Why landscapers should consider switching to EFI engines
Manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve equipment by incorporating new technologies and adopting current innovations. However, more are turning toward a nearly 30-year-old system called Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI). The EFI system is growing in popularity on smaller engine solutions due to its enhanced fuel economy and reduced emissions, and EFI engines are […]

Basics for Building a Stout, Stroked Chevy Small-Block
Building an affordable stroked Chevy small-block 383 engine using off-the-shelf parts.

How to Fix a Lawn Mower That Won't Start
Learn about starting a mower properly, solving fuel, oil and ignition system problems, carburetor fault finding and lots more troubleshooting tips.

Nissan’s Crazy-Powerful New Engine Weighs Just 88 Pounds
Anyone can build a small engine. Hell, Ford's tiniest Ecoboost engine has the displacement of a soda bottle. And now Nissan's managed to build a wee little engine that puts out a stunning 400 horsepower with just three cylinders. And at 88 pounds, you could use it as part of your CrossFit regimen.

Autoweek explains: What is the 'death wobble'?
Solid-axle front suspension componentsThe “Death Wobble”: You probably have heard that phrase before. It's sometimes associated with the Jeep Wrangler , but it really can occur on any car with a solid front axle.The inappropriately named death wobble -- as far as we know, no one’s ever died from it -- is basically a violent and rapid oscillation in a truck's steering components that ultimately makes your steering wheel whip from side to side. It often starts off slow and builds…
