IHI Shibaura Machinery Corporation (株式会社 IHI シバウラ Kabushiki-gaisha IHI Shibaura) or Shibaura is a Japanese manufacturer of garden (compact) tractors.IHI Shibaura Machinery Corporation is a subsidiary of IHI Corporation and was established in 1950 in a joint venture between Ishikawajima Shipyard (now Read More

​ A long block is an engine sub-assembly that consists of the assembled short block, crankshaft, cylinder head, camshaft (usually), and valve train. A long block does not include fuel system, electrical, intake, and exhaust components, as well as other components. A long block may include the timing cover, oil pan, and valve covers. Read More

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONSHazardous locations are defined as premises, buildings, or parts thereof where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gasesor vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibers or flyings.Although flammable gases, vapors, and comb Read More

Engine Selection AdviseYou must consider the following when selecting an engine:Application: e.g. water pumpHp or kW required e.g. 20 hpSpeed e.g. 2500 rpmDirect coupled or v-belt e.g. direct coupled by flexible couplingAmbient conditions e.g. up to 40c , 30% humiditySite conditions Read More

Caterpillar Serial Numbers Caterpillar Serial Number Prefix IdentificationGENERATORENGINE – INDUSTRIALENGINE & TRANS – MARINEENGINE – TRUCKPrefixModelPrefixModelPrefixModelPrefixModel15BD386 GEN SET ENGINE3043054E INDUSTRIAL ENGINE01Z3208 MARINE ENGINE02Z3208 TRUCK ENGINE1DG3306B GEN SET ENGINE31130 Read More

Perkins Engine IdentificationWhat Perkins model do I have ?Below is the information on how to identify your Perkins Engine to help you use our website. Engine serial numbers are usually found on a metal plate fixed to the engine block. The letters and numbers that make up an engine’s model number Read More