Alternator Archives ~ Roadkill Customs

How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays

November 20, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Back in the day, most automobiles fed full power, drawn directly from the charging system, through a headlight switch, a mechanical dimmer switch, then back through the firewall, and finally to the headlights. [More…]

How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor

October 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs

An automotive alternator can easily be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in just a couple of hours with some know-how and using common hand tools. An alternator converted to a hybrid brushless motor [More…]

LSx Swap Guide ~ The Basics

August 25, 2018 Roadkill Customs

In the world of drag racing, LS engines have been making a big splash since they first showed up in the burnout boxes in 1997. They offer a great platform to build engines whether you [More…]

How To Build Your Project Car On A Budget

June 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs

You’ve pulled the trigger on that project car and dragged it home. Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, so let’s assume you’ve found yourself one that runs, but just barely. Only your true die-hard hot-rod buddies get it. Everybody else thinks you’re crazy. You see what the non-believers can’t, not a rusty junkyard escapee but a soon-to-be cruiser that just needs a little tweaking to become a loyal daily driver… [More…]

What Happened to Teen Car Culture?

June 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Something is missing in the lives of today’s adolescents: that magical coming-of-age feeling when a whole world opened up… [More…]

The Sweet Sounds of a Flathead Ford V8

April 28, 2018 Roadkill Customs

This video was put together simply to share the sweet sounds of this Flathead Ford V8. Its a little long (just over 3 minutes), but with such an awesome sounding engine, we just had to [More…]

Decoding Ford Motor Company Part Numbers

How To Decode Ford Part Numbers

February 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs

How to decode Ford Motor Company part numbers, including both American made parts and Austrailian made parts. [More…]

How To Wire Hot Rod Turn Signals

December 5, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Wiring Hot Rod Turn Signals – Diagram Wire hot rod lights? The one automotive job we all dread is the wiring. Yet, with help from this how-to book even the neophyte mechanic can install a [More…]

How To Wire Your Hot Rod

September 21, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Hot Rod Wiring – Diagram Please Note: This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems, but can also be used for 6 volt systems. If used for 6 volt, make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge, 10 gauge will be 8 gauge, etc. [More…]

Understanding Ignition Systems

September 2, 2017 Roadkill Customs

The ignition system is a key component in making an engine run because it provides a way for the fuel mixture in the engine to burn. All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…]

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