Sleeving An Engine Block: The Pros And Cons Explained

Sleeving is more expensive than boring an engine block, but especially for aluminum blocks, sleeves may be better able to ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN

MD-11 engine-mount fatigue puts aging cargo fleets under a microscope

The most consequential mechanical failures in transport aviation are often the ones which start as hairline cracks hidden ...
Yahoo

UPS plane crash: Cracked engine mount seen in new photos

Investigators released photos of an engine flying off a UPS cargo plane that crashed two weeks ago in Kentucky, killing 14 people, and said there was evidence of cracks in the left wing’s engine mount ...
Washington Examiner

NTSB finds evidence of engine mount crack in UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky

The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday released new details about the Nov. 4 UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, providing evidence in a preliminary report that the aircraft ...
The New York Times

Before Fatal UPS Plane Crash, Engine Brace Had Cracked, Safety Agency Says

The cargo plane was taking off from Louisville earlier this month when it crashed moments after becoming airborne, killing the three crew members and 11 people on the ground. By Billy Witz The bracket ...
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NTSB: Fatigue crack caused engine to separate before deadly UPS plane crash

In a preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board said fatigue cracks caused the left engine to break off during takeoff at the Louisville airport. Surfers robbed, murdered in Baja ...
WAVE3

Troubleshooters: Doomed UPS plane had prior crack repaired on detached engine pylon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - FAA records show maintenance workers repaired a crack on the crashed UPS plane’s left engine pylon in 2019. The NTSB said Friday the bulk of that pylon was still attached to ...
autoevolution

5 Sub-$4,000 Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...
daxstreet

5 Diesel Pickup Engines That Hit 500,000 Miles vs 5 That Crack by 200,000

When people rely on diesel pickup trucks for hard work, from hauling heavy trailers to running daily errands, the reliability of the engine stands front and center in decision-making. Diesel engines ...
SlashGear

Which Cummins Block Is Most Prone To Cracking?

Cummins diesel engines are highly regarded as being tough and reliable. However, the 5.9L Cummins 24-valve engines produced from 1999 to 2002 used engine blocks that are prone to cracking. While any ...
daxstreet

5 Inline-6 Engines Built Like Tanks and 5 That Crack Easily

There are few engine configurations as revered, respected, and remembered as the inline-6. Whether you call it an I6, straight-six, or inline-six, this engine design has carved out a legacy of balance ...