{"id":99554,"date":"2025-01-14T16:58:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T00:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=99554"},"modified":"2025-01-17T09:03:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T17:03:29","slug":"track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":1,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\\\/\"}' id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-99554 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools1-scaled-e1736902674789-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99555\" data-attachment-id=\"99555\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools1-scaled-e1736902674789.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"640,356\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843017&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;52&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It\u2019s no secret my background was drag racing, and I\u2019ll be the first to tell you that most sharp weekend warriors (and even many seasoned racers) don&amp;#8217;t like taking all of their tools to the track.\u00a0 In fact, fewer tools can mean fewer headaches.\u00a0 If something major breaks, well, you&amp;#8217;re better off fixing it at home.\u00a0 What these racers do take to the track are tools that they need:\u00a0 Hand tools that make tuning and &amp;#8220;adjustments&amp;#8221; easier.\u00a0 And a few of those tools work equally well on a street strip car too.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Three of these trackside tuning tools are available from Moroso and another from the folks at MSD.\u00a0 No \u2013 there\u2019s no earth-shattering technology here, but these tools do rank right up there in the &amp;#8220;can&amp;#8217;t leave home without &amp;#8217;em&amp;#8221; bracket.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, this isn\u2019t the end all of track tools. You\u2019ll still need a timing light, some wrenches, a few screwdrivers and most likely a vacuum gauge for trackside engine tuning. None-the-less, check these out:&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Carburetor Tool Tray:&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ol&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Tool trays have been around for years. Some of them are injection molded plastic.\u00a0 Some are steel.\u00a0 And some are aluminum.\u00a0 In the past, some of the trays were sold in kit fashion &amp;#8212; you had to assemble it yourself.\u00a0 Other tool trays were (and are) on the market, but either weren&amp;#8217;t affordable or weren&amp;#8217;t available across the country.&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ol&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;And that brings us to the Moroso carb-top tool tray.\u00a0 Manufactured from .063&amp;#8243; aluminum, the trays are available for standard 5-1\/8&amp;#8243; Holley necks or larger 7-1\/4&amp;#8243; Dominator necks.\u00a0 In either case, the trays simply fit over the carburetor inlet (which effectively seals the works in the pits).\u00a0 Each tool tray sits approximately 2-1\/2&amp;#8243; over the carburetor and includes a stout handle, sixteen spark plug holders, eight plug wire holders and plenty of room to hold tools.\u00a0 The inside tray dimensions work out to 10&amp;#8243; X 13&amp;#8243; with the bottom of the compartment covered with rubber.\u00a0 Finally, the outside edges (which hold the plugs and wires) is covered in a latex material.\u00a0 Your hands will appreciate it and so will the spark plugs and ignition wires.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Carburetor Drain Cup:&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;This is one of those &amp;#8220;why didn&amp;#8217;t I think about that?&amp;#8221; ideas.\u00a0 Designed by carburetor wizard, Gary Williams, the plastic fuel cup makes use of a handle channel to catch dripping fuel and direct it into the cup as you remove the fuel bowl screws in a Holley carburetor.\u00a0 The cup is large enough to catch a bowl&amp;#8217;s worth of fuel and it&amp;#8217;s manufactured from a fuel resistant polyethylene plastic.\u00a0 Neat idea.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Jet Driver:&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Jet tools for Holley carburetors have been around for sometime too.\u00a0 This one is neat since it&amp;#8217;s short which allows removing jets while the carb is still mounted on the car (especially handy on the secondary side).\u00a0 If you have a close look at the jet tool, you&amp;#8217;ll see that it uses a collar configuration.\u00a0 This ensures that the driver doesn&amp;#8217;t slip off the jet.\u00a0 In the end, that makes it easier on the jets and saves the skin on top of your knuckles.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Wire Crimper:&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;If you subscribe to the theory that spiral wound suppression wires are best for race cars (and you should), then you&amp;#8217;re faced with the aggravation of properly terminating the wire and crimping the ends.\u00a0 Sure there are some dirt cheap tools available, but many of the cheap jobs flex so badly at the handles, you can&amp;#8217;t be sure that the crimp is sound.\u00a0 Then there&amp;#8217;s the problem of correctly stripping the insulation.\u00a0 Yes, it&amp;#8217;s easy with good old fashioned solid core wires, but today&amp;#8217;s spiral wound wires are a different breed of wire.\u00a0 Cut too deep and you&amp;#8217;ll ruin the wire.\u00a0 Cut the insulation too shallow and you&amp;#8217;ll never remove the jacket accurately.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;There is a solution though, and that&amp;#8217;s MSD&amp;#8217;s &amp;#8220;Pro Crimping Tool&amp;#8221; &amp;#8211; part number 3505.\u00a0 It&amp;#8217;s a beefy steel piece that isn&amp;#8217;t plagued with handle flex.\u00a0 Just as important, it&amp;#8217;s engineered to correctly cut, strip and crimp today&amp;#8217;s spiral wound ignition wire.\u00a0 Here&amp;#8217;s how it works:&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;To strip wire (spiral core or solid core), simply slide the ignition wire in the nose of the tool (ahead of the crimping relief).\u00a0 Close the handles, and it&amp;#8217;s pretty much a done deal.\u00a0 Simply pull the wire backward and it\u2019s stripped perfectly.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;The Pro Crimping Tool is (as expected) also set up to crimp the terminal to the wire.\u00a0 Here&amp;#8217;s how to handle the job (painlessly):\u00a0 Carefully bend the stripped away wire core back over the insulation and slide a terminal &lt;u&gt;over&lt;\/u&gt; the wire.\u00a0 The stripped-away wire should be positioned inside the &amp;#8220;U&amp;#8221; shaped portion of the terminal.\u00a0 This insures that the completed terminal is secure and delivers all voltage through the terminal.\u00a0 Using the crimping tool, slip the terminal\/wire into the nose of the tool (inside the crimp &amp;#8220;W&amp;#8221;).\u00a0 As shown in the photographs, the &amp;#8220;U&amp;#8221; shaped portion of the terminal fits the &amp;#8220;circular&amp;#8221; jaw side while the open end faces the &amp;#8220;W&amp;#8221; section of the tool.\u00a0 Slowly squeeze the ratcheting handles, keeping the open end of the terminal inside the jaws of the tool.\u00a0 Almost miraculously, the terminal will close securely.\u00a0 Just be sure that the stripped portion of the wire does not move during the crimping process.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;There\u2019s a bit more here too:\u00a0 MSD also sells a set of optional dies for the Pro Crimp tool.\u00a0 They\u2019re designed to crimp aircraft style \u201camp pin\u201d terminals (pins and lugs).\u00a0 We\u2019ll look at these terminals in another column.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;So where do you find these tools?\u00a0 Simple.\u00a0 Contact Moroso or MSD directly or order the tool from your favorite parts vendor.\u00a0 They might be a wee bit more costly than the inexpensive jobs, but they work.\u00a0 And that works for me.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools1-scaled-e1736902674789-300x167.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools1-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99555'>\n\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s no secret my background was drag racing, and I\u2019ll be the first to tell you that most sharp weekend warriors (and even many seasoned racers) don&#8217;t like taking all of their tools to the track.\u00a0 In fact, fewer tools can mean fewer headaches.\u00a0 If something major breaks, well, you&#8217;re better off fixing it at home.\u00a0 What these racers do take to the track are tools that they need:\u00a0 Hand tools that make tuning and &#8220;adjustments&#8221; easier.\u00a0 And a few of those tools work equally well on a street strip car too.\n\nThree of these trackside tuning tools are available from Moroso and another from the folks at MSD.\u00a0 No \u2013 there\u2019s no earth-shattering technology here, but these tools do rank right up there in the &#8220;can&#8217;t leave home without &#8217;em&#8221; bracket.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, this isn\u2019t the end all of track tools. You\u2019ll still need a timing light, some wrenches, a few screwdrivers and most likely a vacuum gauge for trackside engine tuning. None-the-less, check these out:\n\n<strong><u>Carburetor Tool Tray:<\/u><\/strong>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Tool trays have been around for years. Some of them are injection molded plastic.\u00a0 Some are steel.\u00a0 And some are aluminum.\u00a0 In the past, some of the trays were sold in kit fashion &#8212; you had to assemble it yourself.\u00a0 Other tool trays were (and are) on the market, but either weren&#8217;t affordable or weren&#8217;t available across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAnd that brings us to the Moroso carb-top tool tray.\u00a0 Manufactured from .063&#8243; aluminum, the trays are available for standard 5-1\/8&#8243; Holley necks or larger 7-1\/4&#8243; Dominator necks.\u00a0 In either case, the trays simply fit over the carburetor inlet (which effectively seals the works in the pits).\u00a0 Each tool tray sits approximately 2-1\/2&#8243; over the carburetor and includes a stout handle, sixteen spark plug holders, eight plug wire holders and plenty of room to hold tools.\u00a0 The inside tray dimensions work out to 10&#8243; X 13&#8243; with the bottom of the compartment covered with rubber.\u00a0 Finally, the outside edges (which hold the plugs and wires) is covered in a latex material.\u00a0 Your hands will appreciate it and so will the spark plugs and ignition wires.\n\n<strong><u>Carburetor Drain Cup:<\/u><\/strong>\n\nThis is one of those &#8220;why didn&#8217;t I think about that?&#8221; ideas.\u00a0 Designed by carburetor wizard, Gary Williams, the plastic fuel cup makes use of a handle channel to catch dripping fuel and direct it into the cup as you remove the fuel bowl screws in a Holley carburetor.\u00a0 The cup is large enough to catch a bowl&#8217;s worth of fuel and it&#8217;s manufactured from a fuel resistant polyethylene plastic.\u00a0 Neat idea.\n\n<strong><u>Jet Driver:<\/u><\/strong>\n\nJet tools for Holley carburetors have been around for sometime too.\u00a0 This one is neat since it&#8217;s short which allows removing jets while the carb is still mounted on the car (especially handy on the secondary side).\u00a0 If you have a close look at the jet tool, you&#8217;ll see that it uses a collar configuration.\u00a0 This ensures that the driver doesn&#8217;t slip off the jet.\u00a0 In the end, that makes it easier on the jets and saves the skin on top of your knuckles.\n\n<strong><u>Wire Crimper:<\/u><\/strong>\n\nIf you subscribe to the theory that spiral wound suppression wires are best for race cars (and you should), then you&#8217;re faced with the aggravation of properly terminating the wire and crimping the ends.\u00a0 Sure there are some dirt cheap tools available, but many of the cheap jobs flex so badly at the handles, you can&#8217;t be sure that the crimp is sound.\u00a0 Then there&#8217;s the problem of correctly stripping the insulation.\u00a0 Yes, it&#8217;s easy with good old fashioned solid core wires, but today&#8217;s spiral wound wires are a different breed of wire.\u00a0 Cut too deep and you&#8217;ll ruin the wire.\u00a0 Cut the insulation too shallow and you&#8217;ll never remove the jacket accurately.\n\nThere is a solution though, and that&#8217;s MSD&#8217;s &#8220;Pro Crimping Tool&#8221; &#8211; part number 3505.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a beefy steel piece that isn&#8217;t plagued with handle flex.\u00a0 Just as important, it&#8217;s engineered to correctly cut, strip and crimp today&#8217;s spiral wound ignition wire.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s how it works:\n\nTo strip wire (spiral core or solid core), simply slide the ignition wire in the nose of the tool (ahead of the crimping relief).\u00a0 Close the handles, and it&#8217;s pretty much a done deal.\u00a0 Simply pull the wire backward and it\u2019s stripped perfectly.\n\nThe Pro Crimping Tool is (as expected) also set up to crimp the terminal to the wire.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s how to handle the job (painlessly):\u00a0 Carefully bend the stripped away wire core back over the insulation and slide a terminal <u>over<\/u> the wire.\u00a0 The stripped-away wire should be positioned inside the &#8220;U&#8221; shaped portion of the terminal.\u00a0 This insures that the completed terminal is secure and delivers all voltage through the terminal.\u00a0 Using the crimping tool, slip the terminal\/wire into the nose of the tool (inside the crimp &#8220;W&#8221;).\u00a0 As shown in the photographs, the &#8220;U&#8221; shaped portion of the terminal fits the &#8220;circular&#8221; jaw side while the open end faces the &#8220;W&#8221; section of the tool.\u00a0 Slowly squeeze the ratcheting handles, keeping the open end of the terminal inside the jaws of the tool.\u00a0 Almost miraculously, the terminal will close securely.\u00a0 Just be sure that the stripped portion of the wire does not move during the crimping process.\n\nThere\u2019s a bit more here too:\u00a0 MSD also sells a set of optional dies for the Pro Crimp tool.\u00a0 They\u2019re designed to crimp aircraft style \u201camp pin\u201d terminals (pins and lugs).\u00a0 We\u2019ll look at these terminals in another column.\n\nSo where do you find these tools?\u00a0 Simple.\u00a0 Contact Moroso or MSD directly or order the tool from your favorite parts vendor.\u00a0 They might be a wee bit more costly than the inexpensive jobs, but they work.\u00a0 And that works for me.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99557\" data-attachment-id=\"99557\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools2-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843063&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Moroso tool tray is manufactured from .063&amp;#8243; aluminum.  Internal dimensions are 10-inches by 13-inches, which is large enough for a good assortment of hand tools.  An added touch is the rubber mat fitted to the base of the tray.  Tools don&amp;#8217;t move around inside the tray.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools2-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools2-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99557'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Moroso tool tray is manufactured from .063&#8243; aluminum.  Internal dimensions are 10-inches by 13-inches, which is large enough for a good assortment of hand tools.  An added touch is the rubber mat fitted to the base of the tray.  Tools don&#8217;t move around inside the tray.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99558\" data-attachment-id=\"99558\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools3-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843141&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Each side of the tray includes holes for eight spark plugs.  Further to this, each side has a provision for four spark plug wires.  This is a nice organizational feature, but we&amp;#8217;re sure you&amp;#8217;re knuckles will appreciate the soft covering even more.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools3-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools3-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99558'>\n\t\t\t\tEach side of the tray includes holes for eight spark plugs.  Further to this, each side has a provision for four spark plug wires.  This is a nice organizational feature, but we&#8217;re sure you&#8217;re knuckles will appreciate the soft covering even more.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99559\" data-attachment-id=\"99559\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools4-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843196&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;46&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The underside of this tray (P\/N 65800) is configured for a standard 5-1\/8&amp;#8243; Holley carb neck.  A similar model for 4500 series carburetors (with a 7-1\/4&amp;#8243; neck) is available under part number 65801.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools4-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools4-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99559'>\n\t\t\t\tThe underside of this tray (P\/N 65800) is configured for a standard 5-1\/8&#8243; Holley carb neck.  A similar model for 4500 series carburetors (with a 7-1\/4&#8243; neck) is available under part number 65801.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools5-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99560\" data-attachment-id=\"99560\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools5-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843488&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; I really like this!  It&amp;#8217;s a carburetor drain cup that is designed to catch fuel when the bowl screws are removed.  No more gasoline spilling over a hot engine when you&amp;#8217;re changing jets.  And hey&amp;#8230;it sure beats using an old spray paint lid.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools5-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools5-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99560'>\n\t\t\t\t I really like this!  It&#8217;s a carburetor drain cup that is designed to catch fuel when the bowl screws are removed.  No more gasoline spilling over a hot engine when you&#8217;re changing jets.  And hey&#8230;it sure beats using an old spray paint lid.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99561\" data-attachment-id=\"99561\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools6-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843515&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is how the drain cup works.  As you can see, the handle is designed so that the gasoline runs down toward the cup.  The cup can hold all of the fuel inside a regular bowl.  Why didn&amp;#8217;t I think of that?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools6-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools6-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99561'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is how the drain cup works.  As you can see, the handle is designed so that the gasoline runs down toward the cup.  The cup can hold all of the fuel inside a regular bowl.  Why didn&#8217;t I think of that?\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99562\" data-attachment-id=\"99562\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools7-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843594&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;48&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&amp;#8217;s just a common tool.  But its a must-have.  The folks at Moroso have recently released this little too and no self-respecting racer should be without one.  What does it do?  Simple.  it&amp;#8217;s used to install and remove jets.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools7-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools7-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99562'>\n\t\t\t\tIt&#8217;s just a common tool.  But its a must-have.  The folks at Moroso have recently released this little too and no self-respecting racer should be without one.  What does it do?  Simple.  it&#8217;s used to install and remove jets.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools8-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99563\" data-attachment-id=\"99563\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools8-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843660&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Typically, you use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the jets in and out.  The trouble is, the screwdriver often slips off the head of the jet which in turn creates dusted knuckles and damaged jets.  The Moroso jet driver captures the jet and makes the job easier and lessens the need for band-aids.  Best of all, this tool can be used while the carburetor is mounted on the intake.  And that&amp;#8217;s especially handy on the secondary side of the carburetor. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools8-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools8-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99563'>\n\t\t\t\tTypically, you use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the jets in and out.  The trouble is, the screwdriver often slips off the head of the jet which in turn creates dusted knuckles and damaged jets.  The Moroso jet driver captures the jet and makes the job easier and lessens the need for band-aids.  Best of all, this tool can be used while the carburetor is mounted on the intake.  And that&#8217;s especially handy on the secondary side of the carburetor. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools9\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools9-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99564\" data-attachment-id=\"99564\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools9-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843838&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;34&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;MSD offers this neat tool for stripping and crimping wire. Stripping insulation is almost as easy:   Slip the tool over the wire and align with the circular relief in the jaws.  Close the handles and the insulation is cut to the proper depth.  Next, simply pull the wire backward.  The tool leaves the spiral winding clean and intact.  It&amp;#8217;s an effortless way to cut the insulation to the proper depth.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools9-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools9-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99564'>\n\t\t\t\tMSD offers this neat tool for stripping and crimping wire. Stripping insulation is almost as easy:   Slip the tool over the wire and align with the circular relief in the jaws.  Close the handles and the insulation is cut to the proper depth.  Next, simply pull the wire backward.  The tool leaves the spiral winding clean and intact.  It&#8217;s an effortless way to cut the insulation to the proper depth.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools10-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-99565\" data-attachment-id=\"99565\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/track-tuning-aids-neat-tuning-tools-for-the-track\/tools10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools10-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311843898&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In order to crimp the terminal to the wire, bend the stripped away wire core back over the insulation and slide a terminal over the wire.  The stripped-away wire should be positioned inside the &amp;#8220;U&amp;#8221; shaped portion of the terminal. Slip the terminal\/wire into the nose of the tool (inside the crimp &amp;#8220;W&amp;#8221; in the jaws).  The &amp;#8220;U&amp;#8221; shaped portion of the terminal fits the &amp;#8220;circular&amp;#8221; side while the open end faces the &amp;#8220;W&amp;#8221; section of the tool.  Slowly squeeze the ratcheting handles, keeping the open end of the terminal inside the jaws of the tool.  You&amp;#8217;re done.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools10-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools10-1024x685.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-99565'>\n\t\t\t\tIn order to crimp the terminal to the wire, bend the stripped away wire core back over the insulation and slide a terminal over the wire.  The stripped-away wire should be positioned inside the &#8220;U&#8221; shaped portion of the terminal. Slip the terminal\/wire into the nose of the tool (inside the crimp &#8220;W&#8221; in the jaws).  The &#8220;U&#8221; shaped portion of the terminal fits the &#8220;circular&#8221; side while the open end faces the &#8220;W&#8221; section of the tool.  Slowly squeeze the ratcheting handles, keeping the open end of the terminal inside the jaws of the tool.  You&#8217;re done.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>It\u2019s no secret my background was drag racing, and I\u2019ll be the first to tell you that most sharp weekend warriors (and even many seasoned racers) don&#8217;t like taking all of their tools to the track.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":99555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3697,5008,17,11,3470,4879],"tags":[2,281,1632,461,4823,404,7934,321],"class_list":["post-99554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-galleries","category-engine","category-guest-column","category-how-tos","category-news","category-slideshow","tag-drag-racing","tag-how-to","tag-racing","tag-tech-tips-2","tag-track","tag-tuning","tag-wayne","tag-wayne-scraba","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tools1-scaled-e1736902674789.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-pTI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99554"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99566,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99554\/revisions\/99566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}