Installing a set of ring and pinion gears is a job even the most seasoned mechanics get nervous about, and one of the most important aspects of the project is ensuring that your gears are meshing together properly, to avoid excessive noise, vibration, and premature wear. The process of setting your ring and pinion gears
While it may be easy to see why a manual-transmission vehicle needs a clutch, understanding exactly how it works is something else entirely. But the gang at Learn Engineering is wicked-smart, and they put together a cool video that will help take the mystery out of how a clutch’s various components work in harmony to
You hop in, turn the key, and your starter just cranks and cranks. Your engine won’t start. While the cause could be a range of issues related to fuel, compression, or spark, the fuel pump is often a likely culprit. But, before you go spending your hard-earned money on a new fuel pump, the pros
Before we get into the importance of subframe connectors, let’s first talk about what vehicle subframes are. What is a Subframe? A subframe is a discrete structural component in vehicles. That’s a fancy way of saying that a subframe is separate from the vehicle frame (in a body-on-frame configuration), or separate from a vehicle’s body shell
Car show season is in full swing. With the AutoRama show rolling into Dallas, TX, auto photographers had their cameras ready and we were fortunate to get our hands on some of their work. As part of the Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series, the Dallas AutoRama, which took place February 16-18 at Dallas Market Hall,
Your mass air flow sensor, or MAF, is a critical part of your engine. It tells your engine control unit (ECU), or simply “computer” how much air is entering the engine. The ECU uses that data to adjust the amount of fuel to deliver to ensure an optimal air/fuel ratio. Unfortunately, since they’re precision electronic
When it comes time to add brake fluid to your brake system, you’ll do it at the master cylinder. But it’s not as simple as topping off the reservoir and calling it a day. There will usually be a “Max. Fill” line marked on the master cylinder, and it’s there for good reasons. In today’s
A good threadlocker can prevent your fasteners from loosening. But a thread-locking compound must be applied properly to ensure the best possible results and, more importantly, threadlocker application techniques vary depending on the type and location of your fastener—blind holes vs. through holes, for example. The fine folks at Permatex put together this quick tech
To ensure the best seal possible, your cylinder head mating surfaces must be perfectly flat—or, at least within the flatness specced by the manufacturer. But testing your cylinder head surface isn’t as simple as just laying a flatedge across the head. The gasket gurus at Fel-Pro put together a good video that shows you exactly
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: At the 2017 SEMA Show, Eibach’s team introduced its new PRO-TRUCK-LIFT systems. They’re designed to properly lift a truck’s
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