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…]
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Ignition
How To & DIY
How To Dial In Ignition Timing For Performance and Power
Conventional ignition timing is the opposite of what’s needed for high-performance use. Here’s how to set your timing for maximum power. [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…]
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…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Ignition Coils
Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark plugs. [More…]