Dale Helpingstine paid $1,000 for his 1957 Chevy Bel Air. That was 33 years ago, of course, but who’s counting? “It was a piece of junk!” he said. “I brought it home on a trailer, backed it in the garage, and started taking it apart.” Helpingstine removed the body, rebuilt the chassis, and started replacing bad
A vacuum gauge is an invaluable resource for tracking down engine issues. The key is understanding what your gauge is trying to tell you. We’ve put together this quick-guide to reading your vacuum gauge to help you identify potential mechanical or tuning issues more quickly. We’ve seen this topic covered before, but it’s information worth repeating,
The goal was simple: Create the 1960s-era LeMans race engine that Ford never built. That’s what Jan Baker did with two Ford 302 blocks and three Ford Cleveland cylinder heads—and swears it wasn’t that hard! Sure, there was lots of cutting and welding involved, but nearly every part (save for the custom crankshaft) is an off-the-shelf part.
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