Automotive Basics
How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle
Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]
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How To & DIY
How To Test a Power Brake Booster
If the brake pedal feels hard while the engine is running, the power brake booster is not operating correctly. Here’s how to properly test your power brake booster. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Rebuild Top End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine
Chris shows you how to rebuild the top end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…]
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How To Rebuild Bottom End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine
Chris shows you how to rebuild the bottom end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Safety Wire Bolts and Drill Hardware
How to Safety Wire Bolts, Grips and Drill Hardware ~ Also known as Lock Wire or Speed Wire.. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose the Right Stick Electrode
It is important to know the characteristics of different stick welding electrodes ~ Stick Welding 201: Learning Electrode Characteristics. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Calculate Compression Ratio
When building any engine, one of the most important factors to consider is compression ratio. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove Mill Scale
You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]
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DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines
Tips and tricks for running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines. [More…]
How To & DIY
The LS1 Engine ~ Overview, Complete Tear-Down and Assembly
This is the Technician Training video for the legendary LS1 Engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
Welding Distortion ~ Tips for Keeping it Square
You can limit distortion by weld sequence, fixturing or clamping, and selecting weld sequence and direction of travel. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Check If Your Amazing Barn Find Actually Runs
You’ve found a fantastic vintage car or truck project, and it’s cheap — But is it really worth repairing, or is it a dud? [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove an LS1 Motor and Transmission from the Bottom
This video demonstrates removing an LS1 engine and transmission from a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 from the bottom. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Scavenge a Junkyard
An introduction on how an auto recycling facility works, plus you’ll see how to, and what kind of, parts are good to pull from a junkyard. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint
From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]
How To & DIY
Two Minute Tech ~ How To Shorten A Driveshaft
From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Shorten A Driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify What’s Causing Road Noise
Here are some ways you can try to track down those unidentifiable noises coming from a vehicle while you’re driving down the road. [More…]
DIY Projects
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…]