Ignition System

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.… Read More

3 years ago

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...] Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

4 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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...] Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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,… Read More

3 years ago

Understanding Ignition Systems

All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

Understanding Car Starters

The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar to a relay… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago