Ignition

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 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… Read More

4 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 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

Understanding Ignition Coils

Ignition coils transform a storage battery's 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark plugs. [More...] Read More

3 years ago