How To & DIY
How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart
Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]
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Ignition System
Automotive Basics
Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions
Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor direction. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs
By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s overall operating condition. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose The Correct Timing Set For Your Application
There are a few different types of timing sets out there, each for a specific application. Pat shows why each is used for each application. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Convert To Electronic Ignition and Never Change Points Again!
Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition: A dependable, self-contained Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome stock ignitions. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Wire Your Motorcycle or Rat Bike ~ Basic Wiring Diagrams
Wiring harnesses can be complex, but a bare-bones bike build project means that you can eliminate a lot — Here are the basic wiring diagrams. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Set Ignition Timing
Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set ignition timing, clearly explained. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Ignition Systems
All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Car Starters
The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar to a relay on it. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Cold Engine Starts
Cold weather will come; that’s for sure and inevitable. The trick is to not let cold engines stop you from driving your car. [More…]