Bearing Down: Engine Crankshaft & Cam Bearing Basics
It should be no secret to anyone reading this that bearings are used for the camshaft along with the crankshaft main and rod journals in an automotive application. While some […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: How to Fix a Rich Idle on a Big Block Chevy
I’ve got a Chevelle with a 468ci big-block with a pretty big cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, a Holley 750cfm HP carburetor, and an HEI ignition. The engine idles way […]
Project Ram (Episode 4): Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Gets Some Serious Off-Road Illumination
What good is having a rugged off-road truck, if you can’t drive it at night? To make sure their Project Ram 1500 pickup is ready to tackle the twilight, the […]
Head Games! A Double Test of Trick Flow’s CNC 185 Cylinder Heads for Small Block Ford
Here is a simple question: Do cylinder heads help determine the effectiveness of your Ford combo, or, does the combo help determine the effectiveness of the heads? The reality is […]
Video: How (and Why) To Lubricate Your Garage Air Tools—and How Often You Should Do It
Running pneumatic tools like an air wrench, grinder, or impact gun at your shop? Then you should be lubing them regularly to ensure a long service life. That’s because compressed […]
Overlanding Essentials: Cell Phones, Mobile Radios & Off-Road Communications
While it’s easy to love the idea of overlanding through a pristine landscape, off-roading is tough. And having the right overlanding, off-road, and car camping gear is vital. So we’ve […]
Project Ram (Episode 3): Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Gets A Cosmetic Makeover
To give Project Ram an all-new look, the folks over at Summit Racing installed a few key exterior style upgrades onto their 2020 Ram 1500 pickup truck. The facelift begins […]
Video: Why You Should Use a Block Heater with Your Diesel Engine in Cold Weather
If you live in an area that endures freezing cold temperatures every winter, you probably already know the toll that bitter cold takes on your engine—and that’s especially true if […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Lining Up Intake Manifold Bolt Holes on a 427 Chevy
The Holes Don’t Line Up! I’m assembling a 427ci big-block Chevy for a friend. It’s an original engine with block and heads that have been in storage for decades that […]
Tool Time: How to Fix Drill Bits with Palmgren’s Cool Drill Bit Sharpener
I don’t know about you but I have pretty good collection of dull drill bits in my tool cabinet. I always promise myself I’ll replace them soon, but it seems […]