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It’s a bit funny but I have probably explained the following procedure to a few friends a half-dozen times in the last few weeks. And honestly unless you too are a diehard drag racer using a GM style automatic transmission and converter setup, the information here is probably worthless. But … Continue reading
I suppose any progress is better than none at all but I am thinking that glaciers are moving a little bit quicker than my progress on Elvira. Since the last post about Elvira, we managed to get the engine mounting T-Bolt straps corrected, the engine/transmission and rear end coupler aligned, … Continue reading
If you run MSD ignition components or are even thinking about using their stuff, I have a nice PDF book for you. I just found this recently and now keep a copy of it on my computer for use at the track and garage. No longer do I have to … Continue reading
Or the lack thereof. Funny how something that is so basic and normal to your life is a minor cause for alarm when it goes missing. A few weeks back our Rheem tankless water heater decided to take a dive on us. I had installed the unit about 8-9 years … Continue reading
Well, it’s March of 2017 now and I have made some progress on my race car. Per normal other things have come up that interrupt the work on it but I am not complaining. Some of this is money producing while other stuff is just a choice I make at … Continue reading
Here is the top 25 motor oils available. Please remember that not all of these oils are available in all areas. Also any racing oils listed are not intended for long-term street use. Using race oils in street cars equipped with catalytic converters can damage them. 1. 0W40 Mobil 1 … Continue reading
The Wear Protection reference categories are: • Over 105,000 psi = INCREDIBLE wear protection • 90,000 to 105,000 psi = OUTSTANDING wear protection • 75,000 to 90,000 psi = GOOD wear protection • 60,000 to 75,000 psi = MODEST wear protection • Below 60,000 psi = UNDESIRABLE wear protection The … Continue reading
Continuing with the motor oil information: In recent years there have been entirely too many wiped cam lobes and ruined lifter failures in traditional American flat tappet engines, even though a variety of well respected brand name parts were typically used. These failures involved people using various high zinc oils, … Continue reading
