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Plastic Trim Clip Removal Tools Help You Remove Those Aggravating Plastic Fasteners

Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Trim, […]
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Parts Bin: A Boltster Bolt, Bit & Fastener Organizer Will Make Sure You Never Lose (or Mix-Up) Your Hardware Again

When you’re elbow deep in an engine during a big project, keeping track of all the bolts and hardware you’re removing can be a real big problem. And we’re all […]
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illustration of threaded fastener bolt losing nut from lateral shear

Video: Understanding Why Bolts and Nuts Work Themselves Loose (And How to Prevent It)

A little while ago, we ran a story on fastener thread repair, which got us thinking about the role of the humble threaded fastener. Want to really get into the […]
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repairing thread on aluminum cylinder head from a broken or damaged bolt thread

Taking The Sting Out of Damaged Threads

We’ve all been there at one time or another—tightening a fastener to specifications, only the specified torque is never reached. That unsettling feeling of a stripped thread. For most of […]
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large assortment of engine fasteners and hardware pied up on white table top

Aww Nuts! (And Bolts. And Studs.) – Understanding Engine Fastener Types & Materials

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are a lot of fasteners in an engine. But think again! Looking at it from the carb studs down to the oil […]
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man torqueing down connecting rod bolts in torque angle demonstration

How to Use Torque Angle to Secure Fasteners (Video)

Using torque angle to secure connecting rods offers advantages over traditional torque wrenches, says Summit Racing‘s Brian Nutter. In today’s video, Nutter talks about why he believes using torque angle […]
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Dart Stud Screenshot

Video: Cylinder Head Stud Installation Tips and Tricks from Dart

Many engine builders prefer using cylinder head studs, as opposed to bolts, for their performance engine builds. Cylinder head studs do offer some advantages, including higher clamp loads for more […]
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Parts Bin: Mag Daddy Magnetic Fasteners

How would you like to easily install an anchor point for your vehicle’s wiring with no drilling or other permanent modification? Yeah, thought so. Mag Daddy fasteners use super-powerful magnets […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Truth Behind Torque-to-Yield Fasteners and Torque Angle Fastening

What’s the difference between a torque-to-yield bolt and a torque-angle bolt? I see these bolts used with newer engines. Are they the same thing? I’ve also heard that you’re not […]
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collection of engine bolts

Video: Cylinder Head Bolts vs. Cylinder Head Studs

Learn the basic differences between cylinder head bolts and cylinder head studs and how to decide which is better for your vehicle by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. […]
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