Category: Parts
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Detroit Diesel Series 60: A Deep Dive for Working with Rebuild Kits The Detroit Diesel Series 60 was launched in 1987 as the first heavy-duty on-highway engine with full electronic controls (DDEC). Although it displaced only 12.7 liters initially, it matched or exceeded larger competitors in power while drastically improving fuel economy. By the early…
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At General Truck Parts, we’re expanding our engine component offering with a full line of heavy-duty truck turbochargers from trusted manufacturers like AFA Industries and PAI Industries—available in both new and remanufactured options to fit a wide range of diesel applications. Whether you’re rebuilding an engine, replacing a failed turbo or upgrading performance, we now…
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From the early days of mechanical engineering to today’s heavy-duty commercial trucks, the U-joint has been the link holding everything together. Its genius lies in its simplicity: a mechanical connection that allows power to flow smoothly between rotating shafts at different angles, maintaining motion even when alignment is imperfect or constantly changing.