I just bought a new, digital timing light to replace my old original light. When I push the button, the timing moves but I’m not sure I know exactly what’s really going on here. There’s probably an easy answer but it escapes me! Thanks D.L. Jeff Smith: What you are using is what is commonly
Prepare to tackle your transmission installation project by watching this video from the good people at COMP Performance Group’s TCI Automotive, who will share 10 tech tips to help your install go as smoothly as possible. Even reinstalling an identical transmission won’t be as simple as a bolt-on installation. The TCI crew emphasizes reading the instruction manual, and
Q: I recently purchased Milodon main and head stud kits for a 390 in a Ford Fairlane GT. The torque specifications that came with the kits are general and don’t refer to any particular type of engine. The instructions only refer to stud diameter; for example, they say to torque 1/2-inch studs to 85 ft.-lbs., using
Rust is a car or truck owner’s worst enemy — or at least part of the automotive Legion of Doom. Fortunately, POR-15 has come to the rescue with a corrosion-fighting line of rust preventive paints. While typical paints are weakened by moisture, POR-15 uses a unique formula of polymeric isocyanate derivatives that are strengthened when exposed to moisture. This allows the POR-15 to develop a long-lasting, non-porous,
Q: I have a 1968 or 1969 Ford 390 engine. I had the block re-bored and was told to use moly piston rings. When I was finished with the rebuild, the engine began to use oil, so I tore it apart to see what was wrong with it. The cylinder walls were very wet (oily),
I just bought an LS3 crate engine and the instructions that Chevrolet includes with the engine recommend pre-lubing the engine with a Kent Moore tool J45299. I looked that tool up and it’s a 2-quart plastic bottle, a small hand pump, and a few assorted fittings and they want $340 for it! That seems like
It’s not every day you run across a bona fide race warrior tucked away in a barn or shed, especially if that warrior is an American Motors product. But that’s what road racer Karen Salvaggio found in 2009 when she bought a tired 1969 AMX. American Motors was very involved with Trans-Am and road racing
Our initial All About Stall post established the significance of engine setup in choosing torque converter stall. Nelson Gill, President and CEO of ACC Performance, then demonstrated how variables in engine setup — things like cylinder heads and exhaust choice — can change your ideal stall speed in Part 2 of the series. So where do you start when trying to pinpoint
If you own a truck or SUV and are interested in adding electric-powered retractable steps, or replacing your current running boards with the latest and greatest, AMP Research PowerSteps deliver full-length automatic retractable side steps. They extend instantly when you open your door, then hide out of sight after closing the doors. In addition to looking
There are a couple of reasons to perform an engine rebuild. When an engine has accumulated a lot of miles, the internal parts inside the engine may be worn or damaged and have to be replaced. Symptoms of this might include excessive oil consumption, low oil pressure, and general loss of performance as mileage increases.
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