[portfolio_slideshow id=20449] There are two ways you can release a clutch on a car or truck—with mechanical linkage or via hydraulics. In this story, we’ll explore the hydraulic clutch. Slave Cylinders vs. Hydraulic Bearings There are two basic types of hydraulic clutches: slave cylinder and release bearing. In a slave cylinder system, a hydraulic cylinder is
[portfolio_slideshow id=19010] It’s no big secret that big horsepower means increased heat. But high performance engines, like other internal combustion powerplants, aren’t really all that efficient. Roughly one-half of the total heat energy produced by an engine is not put to work, but simply transferred back to the cooling system. If your cooling system—especially your
Holley four-barrel carburetors are probably the most common high performance fuel mixing devices on the planet. Given the sheer numbers of carburetors made since the 1950s, you know they work. If there is a fly in the Holley ointment, it’s setting up the idle. Since Holleys are so easy to adjust, it’s also easy to
[portfolio_slideshow id=18052] Here’s a scenario to ponder: You hand picked the best components for an engine build, had those bits meticulously machined and assembled, and ended up with a stout engine that made 850 horsepower on the dyno. The engine runs perfectly on a cool spring day when temperatures and humidity are close to the
You’ve seen it—somebody trying to install pistons and ending up with pinched or broken piston rings or so much oil in the bore their shoes are drenched. It doesn’t have to be that way if you use the easy-to-follow procedure outlined in the photo captions. Happy piston installin’! [portfolio_slideshow id=17469] Tools Required Lint-Free Towels
[portfolio_slideshow id=17326] For most enthusiasts, having a supply of compressed air in the garage or shop is not a luxury—it’s a must-have, second only to electricity. The only folks who would question the importance of a shop compressor are those who have never worked with air tools. Not only are most air tools much smaller
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