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B&G Machine Adds Sixth Block Machining Center

New equipment boosts big diesel engine re-builder’s machining capacity to accommodate growth in North American mining, gas and oil production sectors SEATTLE – Large industrial diesel engine rebuild specialist, B&G Machine, Inc. announced today that it has added another block machining center to it’s state of the art engine remanufacturing facilities in Seattle, Washington. The… [continue reading]

B&G Knows High Horsepower Diesel

When it comes to big diesel re-manufacturing no one else comes close to B&G Machine for quality and reliability. Our complete machine shop, state-of-the-art technology and tooling, and expert staff ensures that every engine re-build meets or exceeds manufacturer standards delivering better reliability, longer up-time and lower operating costs across the board. From the smallest… [continue reading]

Engine Components: OEM Exchange Programs vs. B&G Reman Exchange

Any time you exchange an engine component you lose control of your core — and perhaps the optimal life and performance of the engine. OEM exchange programs are convenient, but there is a downside — the product that you get back might not be what you really want. With a B&G Reman component critical specifications… [continue reading]

State of the art dynamometer engine testing services

When it comes to high horsepower engines, thorough testing is a critical but often overlooked part of a long, trouble free service life. For more than a decade B&G Machine customers have enjoyed the knowledge that every B&G re-manufactured engine has been tested top to bottom at one of the most advanced testing facilities in… [continue reading]

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Caterpillar 3508 Rebuild Special

» Click here for a Print Version Got a tired 3508? Here’s something that’ll grab your attention: In a recent sample of a dozen D11R engines, B&G engines operated 20% longer than the OEM recommendation. B&G wants your business… So we’re making the following offer to team up in this tough economy: All CAT 3508… [continue reading]

Cylinder Heads: Custom Rebuild Versus Exchange

Printer friendly newsletter Cylinder heads play a fundamental role in extending the service for the top end of your engine. Proper machining, coupled with new valvetrain parts replacement, produces a head that performs better and more reliably. Custom machining your cylinder heads (versus exchanging with an OEM program) has benefits that give you more control… [continue reading]

Tech Bulletin – Water Erosion, Cylinder Blocks

(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) Water erosion on the deck of 3500 Series engine blocks is common and leads to premature failure. Proper cooling system maintenance helps minimize exposure to this failure mode, but is often not enough. A strong repair strategy at overhaul can eliminate this risk for the life… [continue reading]

Tech Bulletin – Camshaft Reconditioning

(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) Today’s high horsepower electronic fuel injected engines demand an overwhelming amount of performance from camshafts. Ironically, camshaft reconditioning or replacement is often overlooked at overhaul. Again and again, we hear about mid life camshaft related failures after overhaul. Qualifying a camshaft for reuse with a simple… [continue reading]

Tech Bulletin – Connecting Rods, Cylinder Packs and Balancing

(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) In a recent technical bulletin, we discussed the importance of crankshaft balancing and how it directly improves the service life of the engine and related components. This week, we are adding emphasis to that by focusing on the importance of balancing the cylinder packs. Balancing produces… [continue reading]