Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...

Hot rod's john dianna delves into his bag o' basics and comes up with this collection of tips for you budding engine builders Cam timing and cylinder head modifications are two areas that can be ...

PACCAR has patented a method for starting a vehicle’s engine that involves rotating the crankshaft while keeping the exhaust valves of the combustion chambers open before fuel injection. The engine ...