Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Fix a Bogging Quadrajet Carburetor?
I have a small block 350 in my 1972 Nova and I recently picked up a Q-jet to bolt on, along with a new four barrel manifold. The engine runs […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Understanding Trap Speed & How It Helps Make Your Race Car Faster
A buddy and I were talking about running my car at the drag strip this spring. He said that one thing I can do to help tuning the car is […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Easy Brake Pad Upgrades for a Truck That Tows a Car Trailer
I just bought a ’93 Chevy pickup that I’m gradually fixing it up. The front rotors need replacing and I’m probably going to add rebuilt calipers. This got me to […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips for a Proper Alignment on a Classic 1960s Musclecar
I have a 1964 Chevelle with a small block and a TH350. It’s not a race car or anything—just a nice cruiser. I’ve rebuilt the front suspension with new ball […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting an Engine Starter Motor with a Terrible Whine Noise
I recently bought a Powermaster PowerMax starter motor that uses a big aluminum adapter bock for my 400ci small block. I bolted it on and it cranks the engine but […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Does Changing Valve Lash Improve Power
I have a question about my 496ci big block Chevy with a Comp mechanical roller cam. The card tells me that the lash (hot) is supposed to be 0.020 inch […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Rich Idle & Strong Gas Odor in a Small Block Chevy V8
I recently bought a used 750 cfm Holley double pumper carb at a swap meet and bolted it on my small block. The engine idles really rich and will literally […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fuel & Tuning Advice for a Rebuilt Ford Windsor
I am a small engine specialist in Canada and understand the basics of engine repair and operation but must concede not completely knowledgeable on the power output of a Ford […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Things to Look for When Inspecting an Old Car
I live on the West Coast and just bought a 1963 Riviera from a local guy here in Southern California. The car is in really good shape and shows only […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Run a 396 Big Block or a 6.0L LS Engine in My Classic Chevy Muscle Car?
If you had a choice between building a 6.0L LS or a 396ci big block Chevy, what would you choose and why? I have a 1969 Nova. The car has […]