One of the most troublesome jobs in hot rodding or racing is brake (or hydraulic clutch) bleeding. Historically, the common method for bleeding brakes has been to have one person in the vehicle as the pedal pusher, a second person at the brake caliper or drum brake wheel cylinder. Typically, there’s a hose attached to
In part one of this two-part segment, we dug into Holley Performance Product’s top-of-the-heap Dominator EFI system. If you recall, we noted how sophisticated this system is and how user friendly Holley has made it. With that initial look, we looked at everything from self-learning to the base maps Holley provides. This time around, we’ll investigate
One of the most important tools you’ll find in any racer or rodder’s tool collection is a dial indicator. They’re used for everything from degreeing a cam to checking run-out on a disc-brake rotor (along with any number of tasks in between). The most common dial indicators make use of a calibrated stem fitted with
There is a simple truth in making a car work for both the street and the strip: The shock absorber is key. The reason is simple. If you can control the wheel motion, then you can control the dynamics of the car. In the world of the acceleration, this boils down to “hook.” It also
Today, big high quality electronic tachometers are a common sight at drag strips and in fast street cars. Modern electronics have turned tachometers into precise and reliable instruments (provided, of course, they’re installed and wired correctly). There are dozens of different electric (or electronic) tachometers available. Some have more features than others. We’ll look at
Editor’s Note: Kevin Tetz, creator of the Paintucation video series, is a seasoned automotive painting pro, and today he’s sharing some 101 tips on how to paint an engine bay for best results. … The first place people look at on a car is at the hood—typically a front three-quarter view—getting a feel for the
Electrical connections that come loose, break, and short-out can become a major headache—especially on a car that relies heavily upon electricity to function. If the electrical connections aren’t right, they can cause intermittent problems that are next to impossible to diagnose. A good example is an open or high resistance connection between wires, which can
It’s frustrating when you need to lift something with your trusty floor jack, but discover that your previously reliable jack will only lift part-way, or not at all. Othertimes, the jack might be stuck in a lifted position and won’t lower. Ugh. For those encountering a stuck jack for the first time, having your jack stuck
I’m building an in-tank fuel pump for a fuel injection conversion in a ’69 Nova with a small-block. I have no experience running lines for relatively high pressure injection stuff. What’s the most painless and economical fuel supply line to build? Is the braided line (PTFE?) with -6 AN fittings the way to go? I
We asked the bearing brainiacs at Mahle for some tips on fitting engine bearings. The first thing they emphasized was the importance of getting an accurate measurement. “When measuring bearing measurements, they should always be taken at 90-degrees to the parting line to determine the minimum clearance. If measuring the bearing wall thickness, use a
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