One of the simplest tricks in the book, replace the spark plugs with a hotter set. why? The hotter plugs will put more spark into the combustion chamber, more spark=more horsepower/better gas mileage.
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First off get rid of that big plastic air box with the rubber intake runners and put on a set of air filters Pods. This does two thing right off the bat, cuts off 10 lbs of weight and lets the motor pull in more, cooler air. [Cooler + More = Horsepower] The reason this […]
Note We found this tip on a non-US website and translated it. So if there are a few word goofs it was because of the translation. Although we feel all tires should be mounted by a professional. Some of you bone heads are going to try it on your own. So at least this offers […]
Storing a removed drive shaft is best handled with a sock. Place the sock over the U-joint and it will hold the caps in place and prevent the grease from getting smeared anywhere.
Used serpentine and V-belts make great strap wrenches. Combined with pliers or vice grips, you can get a hold on just about anything round.
Charging system acting up? With the key off, the system should read 12 volts on a voltmeter. Fire up the motor and it should read at least 13 or 14 volts. If it doesn’t, then you have a problem.
Caught in a jam with only a standard wrench to try and turn a metric bolt or nut? Spare change from your pocket, like a penny or dime, can be used to slide between the wrench and bolt, taking up the slack and allowing you to turn the fastener.
– Working with fiberglass can be an itchy and scratchy experience. Cover your arms with baby powder before you start the job. – Got a good cut on your hand? The best thing I have found is pour or dip the effected area into motor oil. Yes it sounds stupid but the oil reacts with […]
Tapping holes is no cause for concern until you break a tap in the hole. To prevent binding the tap and risking breakage, turn the tap a 1/2-turn forward and a 1/4-turn backwards, then repeat until completed. You will never break a tap again, as the 1/4-turn rearward clears the tap debris.
This one is more for modern cars then hot rods but we didn’t know about it until we found this blurb in “Trucks” So we thought we would share it anyway. Most any manufacturer nowadays has an electric in-tank fuel pump. Leading cause of death? Overheating due to low fuel levels. Today’s pumps are actually […]
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