How to Assemble Drum Brakes (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Drum brakes were standard equipment for decades. Even high-powered muscle cars were equipped with drum brakes on at least one axle. Many were equipped with drums on the front too. […]
Articles written by: Wayne Scraba
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Parts
The Tools You’ll Need to Swap Steering Wheels
Steering wheel swaps are popular, particularly in pre-air bag vehicles (which we’ll focus on here—we’ll leave air bag applications for another time). Summit Racing offers more than 1,300 different choices […]
Tech Articles
Old vs. New: Comparing Vintage and Modern Intake Manifold Design
Intake manifold technology has progressed by leaps and bounds over the years. (Or, has it?) Additionally, there are many more players in the intake manifold business than we saw years […]
Product Profiles
Tech Tips: Intro to Suspension Coil Spring Compressor Tools
Decades ago when I was a kid, I needed to remove the front springs on my car. A previous owner had “adjusted” the ride height by heating the coils with a […]
Parts
Rocker Rolling with Jesel’s Sportsman Shaft-Mounted Rocker Technology
Tons of options are available when it comes to rocker arms for domestic V8 engines. When examining today’s crop of roller rockers, it becomes clear that a considerable amount of […]
Product Profiles
Using Jesel’s Special Tools to Work on Special Parts
Special parts often require special tools. For example, something like an adjustable crescent wrench has no place when it comes to setting valve lash! Which is no secret to anyone […]
Tech Articles
Improving Hook with Sway Bars on Drag Cars
In the past, we’ve taken a look at the forces at work when a vehicle is accelerating. To recap: “…as each cylinder in the engine fires, the pistons (and consequently […]
Tech Articles
Piston Ring Compressors: Different Strokes for Different Folks
When installing pistons, the first step is to wipe the cylinder bores with a clean, lint-free towel, and apply a small amount of conventional (non-synthetic) oil to the walls. It’s […]
Tech Articles
It’s No Theory: How to Contain Carnage from the Big Bang Clutch Explosion
More than 40 years ago, a friend came hobbling into my shop on crutches. His right foot was in a cast. He wasn’t very happy. As the story goes, he […]
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Protect Connecting Rods with Mr. Gasket’s Rod Vise
Securely holding a connecting rod to do simple things like removing the rod bolts, removing the caps, torquing bolts and measuring bearing clearances in the bore cannot be accomplished without […]
