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How To Install An Oil Catch Can
There are several designs of oil catch cans. Oil separators are included and are used in line with the PCV system on vehicles so equipped. [More…]
How To Build a Press Brake
A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]
How To Use a Steering Wheel Puller Set from Eastwood
In this video, Matt uses a steering wheel puller set from Eastwood to remove a steering wheel from an old hot rod steering column. [More…]
How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should
One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]
Tips and Tricks for Routing and Plumbing Hot Rod Brake Lines
Matt, George, and Andrew work on running all of the brake lines. Matt gives a few tips and tricks along to way to help. [More…]
Full Classic Car Floor Pan Replacement ~ Fast, Cheap, and Easy
This video proves that ANYONE can do a full floor replacement in their home garage with minimal tools, and much faster than patching. [More…]
How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool
Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]
How To Know When To Crimp vs Solder
“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition.” Here’s when to crimp vs solder. [More…]
How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck
A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded. [More…]
Planishing Hammer Basics with Ron Covell
Master Metalworker Ron Covell explains the Planishing Hammer and demonstrates its use and basic techniques. [More…]
How To Fix Flaking, Faded Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit
Automotive Touchup offers DIYers full kits that include everything needed to fix and repaint problem paint and clear coat spots. [More…]
How To Test Your Brake Master Cylinder
How to test your brake master cylinder step-by-step… [More…]
How To Make PVC Train Horns at Home
Why spend hundreds on a train horn kit when you could build your own? Making your own train horns is cheap and easy. See how to make simple DIY horns here so you can stay safe by announcing your presence to oblivious pedestrians. [More…]
How To Cut Threads ~ Using Taps and Dies
This 4-minute video covers the essential info needed to cut threads and keep yourself from getting into trouble, plus a drill-bit size chart. [More…]
LS Engine and 4L60e Transmission Swap On A Budget
Chuck Hanson walks us through swapping out a Big Block 454 for a 5.3L LS engine and 4L60e transmission combination. [More…]
Cheap and Easy Classic Car Door Hinge Rebuild
Cheap and easy fix for sagging classic car doors with an inexpensive replacement door hinge pin and bushing kit. [More…]
Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine for Under $700
Build a 305 Small Block Chevrolet engine on an extreme budget, a capable engine for a Rat Rod project that still has some coolness to it. [More…]
How To Remove Rubber Bushings without a Press or Torch
This tech short shows how to remove old rubber suspension bushings without a press or without burning them out using flames. [More…]
3M Tech Tip ~ How To Cerakote Engine Parts
Cerakote is Perfect for high heat areas and easy to coat engine parts using 3M Scotch Brite, the 3M PPS paint system. [More…]
How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors
From Holley Performance ~ How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors with Tom Kise. [More…]
How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs
Oil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a potential blow-out. Here is a reliable threaded solution. [More…]
How To Add A Pressure-Activated Brake Light Switch To Your Vehicle
These convenient and easy-to-install pressure-activated brake light switches make it simple to add brake lights to almost any brake system. [More…]
Welding Distortion ~ Tips for Keeping Your Project Square
You can limit distortion by weld sequence, fixturing or clamping, and selecting weld sequence and direction of travel. [More…]
4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening
Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [More…]
How To Install Holley Sniper EFI
Holley Sniper EFI is perfect for hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, off-road trucks or nearly any carbureted vehicle. [More…]
How To Convert Vintage Fluorescent Advertising Lights to LED
Mike goes over the process for converting two old advertising signs that were once lit by ballast style fluorescent lights to LED lights. [More…]
How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]
DIY Wiring Harness Clean-Up and Restoration
Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape, and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [More…]
How To Wire Your LS Swap Fuel Pump and Fans with Relays
From The Driveway Engineer: Relays Made Simple ~ How to wire your fuel pump and fans, plus how to enable fans in HP Tuners. [More…]
How To Install a Distributor Correctly the First Time
By following the expert advice from Engine Power, you can confidently install a distributor correctly the first time and every time. [More…]
How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar
This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More…]
How To Turn an Engine Stand into an Engine Run Stand
See how D. Eby converted a simple engine stand into a complete engine run stand to facilitate pre-install engine break-ins. [More…]
How To Sew Square Corners ~ Upholstery Basics
How to deal with square corners when sewing vinyl, leather or fabric cushions or covers using a flatbed sewing machine. [More…]
10 Fabrication Tips in 10 Minutes
Justin Voss delivers 10 quick and easy time-saving welding and metal fabrication tips in 10 minutes. [More…]
How To Wire Headlights, Turn Signals, Brake Lights, Parking Lights, Hazards, Horn
This article and video will guide you through wiring up a Kubota light switch to control various components in your vehicle. [More…]
How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline
Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system that you plan to use it on. [More…]
How To Fix Sagging Doors in Older Vehicles
The most common cause is a set of worn-out door hinge pins and bushings. Here is an affordable way to fix it that won’t take you all day. [More…]
How To Swap a 454 Big Block Chevrolet Cam
Richard Holdener swaps a cam in a 454 BBC and shows you the step-by-step instructions so you can swap a Big Block Chevrolet cam yourself. [More…]
Aerosol Spray Paint Myths and Misconceptions
This is a quick video about some common aerosol spray painting myths, misconceptions, and frequently asked questions. [More…]
Does Back-Dragging Dull a File? Machinist Metal Hand File Usage Test
Coarse, medium, and fine machinist files are tested to see if back-dragging dulls a file like many claim. The results may surprise you. [More…]
How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End
In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]
How To Do A Patina Paint Job
The Patina Paint Job on this Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 was one of our winter projects. Here’s how to do a patina paint job. [More…]
How To Teardown, Rebuild, and Dyno a Small Block Chevy Engine
Pat and Mike tear-down, rebuild, and dyno a small block Chevy engine and end up adding around 60 HP with spare parts. [More…]
1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles
The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]
How To Choose The Right Camshaft
Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]
How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge
A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. [More…]
How To Shave a Gas Tank Filler Door The Easy (or Brilliant) Way
Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a genius approach to a fairly simple task: shaving, or filling, the fuel tank filler door on a Fox Body Mustang example. [More…]
How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights
How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]
How To Not Destroy Your Engine with Nitrous
Engine Masters shows you how you can put nitrous into a stock engine and get serious power added without killing the engine. [More…]
How To Diagnose Engine Oil Consumption
Our 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is consuming oil. Lots of it. Davin runs through a series of tests to identify the problem in the 396. [More…]
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