Q&A
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Thoughts on Running a Mini-Spool in a '66 Nova (& Eliminating the C-Clips)
I have a 1966 Nova with the 350 small block pushing about 400 horsepower with a 350 Turbo trans with the original 10-bolt rear 8.2 inch gear I was wanting […]
Tech Articles
What’s the Difference Between Borg & Beck, Long & Diaphragm-Style Pressure Plates?
A clutch pressure plate is a spring-loaded plate bolted to the engine’s flywheel. It applies clamping force to the clutch disc that is splined to the transmission input shaft. When […]
Holiday Gift Guides,
Tools
Buyer's Guide: How to Pick the Best Tin Snips for Your Metalworking Projects
Here’s another installment of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series. These articles show you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Tin Snips. *** […]
Product Profiles,
Tech,
Tools
Not Your Father’s Creeper: A Look at Modern Mechanic’s Creepers
Mechanic’s creepers have been around forever. In the old days, creepers had some sort of wooden framework, a wood base (usually plywood) and a (barely) padded headrest. They almost always […]
