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Proper break-in of your new rotors or pads ensures the maximum performance and durability of the products. The break-in procedure allows the rotors...
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Iron VS. Aluminum When pushed to the extreme, it's pretty safe to say that the only advantage of an aluminum block over an iron block is weight...
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Valve Replacement When replacing valves, make sure they don't protrude higher in the chamber than your old valve. If they do, you'll have to recheck...
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When Changing Cam Degree When changing cam degree, you must recheck valve to piston clearance. Each degree of change effects valve clearance...
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Numbering Lifters When disassembling an engine, especially on flat-tappet camshafts, make sure each lifter is numbered to go back on the same lobe of...
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Protecting the Crankshaft Use some type of protection such as a piece of rubber fuel line hose on rod bolts to prevent scarring journals when...
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Disassembling an Engine When disassembling an engine, be sure all rods and main caps are numbered before removing.
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Mechanical Roller Lifters When installing mechanical roller lifters, soak them in oil for 30 minutes prior to installation. This will prevent dry...
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Adjusting Valves with Stud Girdles
Valves with Stud Girdles When adjusting valves with stud girdles, after tightening stud girdles you must recheck valve lash.
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Adjusting Valves with Perma-Locks
Adjusting Valves with Perma-Locks When adjusting valves with perma-lock adjusters, after reaching desired valve lash, loosen adjuster 1/4 turn,...
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Jetting Alcohol Engines When jetting alcohol engines, start with what you know is rich. You'll hear a miss or misfire in upper RPM range, or you'll...
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Diagnosing “Noisy” Serpentine Belts
Diagnosing “Noisy” Serpentine Belts Many times, these belts become embedded with dirt and other residue that finds its way into the grooves of...
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Diagnosing for Leaking Cylinder Head Gaskets
Diagnosing for Leaking Cylinder Head Gaskets Just a few quick tips: Aside from unusually high coolant temperature {this condition can be one of...
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COOLANT: The cooling system is one of the most important elements in vehicle operation, yet is not given the attention that other automotive systems...
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Identifying Restricted Radiator Cores
Identifying Restricted Radiator Cores Bring the engine up to operating temperature. With the engine still running, slowly pass your hand around and...
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Diagnosing a Clogged or Partially Restricted Exhaust
Diagnosing a Clogged or Partially Restricted Exhaust This involves drilling a small hole {typically 1/8-inch o.d. maximum} in the exhaust pipe ahead...
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Finding Elusive Vacuum Leaks With the myriad of vacuum lines and hoses found on contemporary vehicles, it’s often difficult to locate pesky...
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Engine Torque Specs DISCLAIMER: This page is not intended to replace the information contained in a factory level service manual and is intended...
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For most people, selecting the right torque converter remains a mystery. Unless you have years of experience in the field, it is near impossible to...
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How to Set Valves the Easy WayIt's a skill that every hot rodder should know by heart. It can also be one of the more confusing aspects of engine...
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