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Yep, this is the one that none of us that are involved with motorsports ever want to talk about – its a forbidden subject simply because its not going to happen to us. But it does, tragically it happens too often and more tragically still, there might have been some … Continue reading
Starting with this post, I will be placing little trinkets of information that I find out or simply discover in my day-to-day life around cars and their supporting cast. As I add a tip or trick or both in the future, I will update this post so that it appears … Continue reading
There’s nothing like rebuilding your hot rod save for that wiring job you now have to take on. In my case this is Elvira right now and with the circuits that I am changing, adding and deleting all at once, the wiring looks like a colorful pile of spaghetti – … 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
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
