MR. Clean: Prepping An Engine Block For Assembly
Although it is possible to build an engine almost anywhere, a clean environment is a must.
Although it is possible to build an engine almost anywhere, a clean environment is a must.
Right up front, this is a back-to-basics article. Advanced readers can take note and if you chose, skip right on by! But if you’re having automatic transmission grief, this just might be a good place to begin
From engine tuning to chassis setups, these articles have been selected for their exceptional guidance, innovation, and impact, shaping the automotive landscape in 2023 and beyond.
The common consensus out there is that a carburetor spacer is a simple engine-tuning device, useable for only a select few applications, but do they work?
Winter’s coming! No secret for most Northerners and for us, it’s second nature to mothball a car by the end of October (or so) to the beginning of April.
What do ergonomics mean when it comes to a vintage vehicle? Can you make your car fit you?
In a past issue, we dug into the basics of rebuilding a set of drum brakes. Why drums? Simple. A large percentage of vintage US-built cars and light trucks came standard with drum brakes on at least one axle – some with drum brakes on all four corners.
Drum brakes – remember them? A few decades ago, they were the norm rather than the exception. And even when disc brakes made their debut, 99% of those cars had drums on the rear axle.
When it comes to installing an automatic transmission, it’s easy to get lulled into thinking: “This is a piece of cake – all I have to worry about is the trans and converter”. Not quite so fast.
A lot of racing takes place under controlled conditions. The pavement or dirt is a known factor. The weather conditions are similar to those of previous races. The location is easily accessible and relatively comfortable to work in.