Mailbag: What is Total Timing and How Do I Set it?
Q: What is total timing, and how do I set it on my engine? A: Total timing, which refers to the maximum amount of ignition timing applied to the engine, […]
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Mailbag: What Does a PCV Valve Do?
Q: What is the purpose of a PCV valve? A: The PCV valve is an important part of your crankshaft ventilation system. It serves a few primary function related to […]
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Mailbag: How to Keep Your New Wheels Looking Great for a Long Time
Q: I recently got a set of new wheels for my car. How should I go about taking care of them? A: Adding a new set of wheels to your […]
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Mailbag: Which Converter is Better for My Vehicle…Lockup or Non-Lockup?
Q: I am choosing a torque converter for my 1970 Nova with a 430 horsepower 383 stroker and a 4L60 transmission. I see lockup and non-lockup options. My understanding is that a […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Getting the Best of a Chevy 307 Without Blowing it Up
I have a 1971 Chevrolet 307 that I’ve decided to hot rod. In my search to find the best setup, I’ve had many different answers, mostly from helpful suggestions to […]
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Mailbag: What is Engine Quench?
Q: What is engine quench? … A: Quench is the distance between the top of the piston at TDC and the cylinder head surface. It is also called “squish” or […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Roller Upgrade for Small Block Chevy 350
I am considering buying the basic Chevrolet 350 c.i.d. crate engine. I’ve heard lots of good things about it. I’d like to upgrade to a hydraulic roller cam at the […]
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Mailbag: Can I Use an EFI Kit to Control Ignition Timing?
Q: Can I use a fuel injection system to control my ignition timing? … A: Yes. Most fuel injection kits will work with your existing ignition system. All they really […]
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Mailbag: How Does an Ignition Coil Work?
Q: How does an ignition coil work? … A: Ignition coils are electrical transformers. They convert low voltage to high voltage through a process called induction. There are various designs, […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Stripped Cylinder Head Bolts
I’ve got an old, 327 c.i.d. small-block Chevy that I started to replace the heads with a better set. My problem is I’ve stripped the threads on two head bolts […]
