The cross-plane crankshaft typically incorporates a longer stroke than the flat-plane crankshaft. A longer stroke generally ...

Chevrolet's swap to a flat plane crank for the Corvette makes a lot of sense when you look at the performance increases that ...

Honda has issued a recall for almost a quarter of a million Acura and Honda vehicles whose engines are at risk of damaging themselves. Some have improperly manufactured crankshafts that could spin a ...

Back in the '60s, Ford built 427, 428, and 429 big-blocks all in the same year-and you couldn't blame a then-new enthusiast for wondering why. Now the newbie might wonder what the difference is ...

It's a sign of the times that Ford is gearing up to launch the smallest capacity engine, with less cylinders than any it has previously produced. The new 1.0-liter EcoBoost will be launched globally ...

Engine-building tends to be a mystery for most of us. We're baffled by the tricky math that goes with machine work. And sometimes we're stumped when it's time to buy parts, not to mention assemble an ...

Crankshaft failure in diesel engines represents a critical challenge in modern engineering design and maintenance. The crankshaft, a primary rotating component, endures complex loading conditions ...

Aircraft engine-maker Textron Lycoming, Williamsport Pa., is recalling crankshafts used in Robinson helicopters, late-model Cessna 182s, and some Commander 112s. Aircraft engine-maker Textron Lycoming ...