BUTTON IT UP: Dzus Fasteners Part 2
In a previous issue, we looked at the most common Dzus fasteners. But that’s not the end of it. There are numerous other configurations available when you’re shopping for quick release hardware.
Articles by Wayne Scraba
Button It Up: Dzus Fasteners
Bolts are designed to hold stuff together. Bolts used in the aircraft industry are special (no secret). But there are other high quality methods incorporated in aviation to affix parts, and several have been used with regularity in motor sports. And those aviation-fastening devices are Dzus fasteners.
Playing with Plastic: Building A Dedicated Ignition Mounting Board
Mounting an ignition should be simple, right? Maybe not. Sure you see ignition boxes bolted to the firewall on countless cars at countless events, but there are a couple of problems with that: First is the fact some ignition boxes might be water resistant, but they’re not water proof.
Fusing The Circuit: Selecting Switches
When you add an electrical part to your car (race car, street rod, street-strip car, whatever) such as an electric fan, an electric fuel pump or whatever, there’s almost always a need to splice in a switch. Easy enough. You should be able to go down to your local auto parts store and buy a switch. That’s a no brainer. Right? Maybe not:
Pulling Power
Wayne Scraba breaks down the best method and tools to install or remove a harmonic damper.
Digging Into The Internal Engine Void: Handheld Vacuum Gauges
A time tested means to determine the internal condition of an engine is by way of a good old fashioned vacuum gauge.
Working With Flat Tappets Part 2
Part 2 of Wayne Scraba’s series on Flat Tappets continues to provide instruction on getting the most out of this type of camshaft.
Working with Flat Tappets Part 1
Wayne Scraba’s newest series leads readers through the mysteries of flat tappets.
Front End Shortcuts Part 2
Wayne Scraba brings us 12 more short cuts for front end work.
Front End Shortcuts Part 1
Wayne Scraba brings us a dozen tips for more easily fixing your front end in this first of a two part series.