Tag: Engine Maintenance

Don’t Let Crankshaft Deflection Bring Your Engine to a Halt

Crankshafts can be found in a wide variety of tools and equipment, from sewing machines and pencil sharpeners to powerful diesel engines. In an engine, progressive uneven wear and tear on bearings can cause the crankshaft’s longitudinal straightness to change over time. This process is called “deflection.” It may not be visible to the naked… Read more »