In this installment of Saving Silverado, we have a super easy upgrade that most anyone can perform without the need for any special tools. We’re upgrading the stock power side mirrors to those with built-in turn signals. As we eventually realized, the passenger mirror on this Silverado suffered from a broken motor assembly and would basically
Some safety items are designed to protect you in case of a fire: fire suits, fire extinguishers, etc. A fuel cell is designed to prevent automotive fires altogether, making it one of the most-important pieces of safety equipment you’ll ever choose. As such, we thought it might be a good idea to provide you some tips
It’s that time of year where you might find yourself running late to work. Even worse, you might have to wake up early just to warm up your car, scrape the windows, and deal with the icy roads. Fortunately, we’ve found a way to significantly help with one of those areas: clearing frost from your windshield. WATE-TV
Learn how to properly break in a newly purchased crate engine to ensure long engine life and that your warranty stays intact by watching this video. It will cover: 1. Pre-lubing the engine (which you should do on the engine stand). 2. Evaulating your radiator, cooling requirements, and which coolant to use. 3. Fuel usage
Q: I’ve installed a set of steel roller-tip rocker arms on my Ford 302 engine. The cylinder heads are also equipped with aftermarket rocker arm studs and pushrod guideplates. Unfortunately, the rocker arm nuts keep coming loose. What can I do? A: Most aftermarket steel roller-tip rocker arms use OE-style self-locking nuts. If your rocker arm studs
I was checking the timing on my small block Camaro yesterday and noticed that the timing doesn’t return to initial like it should. I set my initial timing at 14 degrees but then when I rev the engine and allow it fall back to idle, the timing light shows that the timing now is at
Lateral control is how the rear axle housing is kept in a side-to-side alignment with the chassis as the rear suspension moves through its travel. And it’s more important than you think. Lateral control is essential when installing a traction device on any vehicle with a live rear axle, with the exception of a car with conventional leaf
Compression equals horsepower. The reason is simple: The more you squeeze the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber, the more power you can create. In theory, forcing air and fuel in as small a combustion chamber as possible (measured in volume) will yield maximum engine compression and horsepower. There are a number of ways
Universal or direct-fit? California or one of the 49 other states? What’s the right catalytic converter grade? These are the questions MagnaFlow covers in this video which will teach you the basics of choosing a catalytic converter for your particular vehicle application. Check it out, then learn how to diagnose catalytic converter problems, and how to stay emissions
Q: My 1969 Roadrunner has a new diaphragm-style clutch. While shifting at high rpm, the clutch pedal sticks to the floor. When the engine speed decreases, the pedal comes back up. Can you help me out? A: Remove the clutch pedal’s over-center/assist spring. While it was originally installed to help with heavier Borg and Beck clutches, it can
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