Parts Bin: An Ajusa Engine Gasket Set is a Great Start to a Reliable Rebuild
A while back, we told you about Ajusa Cylinder Heads Bolts and Gaskets. But that’s just the start of the Ajusa party. As an OEM-supplier, it means Ajusa has a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips on Reducing Compression to Avoid Detonation in a 327 Street Motor
I need your thoughts please. I’m installing KB157-060 (0.60 over) pistons in a 327 I’m building for a friend. The pistons have a slight dome and I’m a bit concerned […]
Head Games: Are There Any Secrets to Installing Modern MLS Head Gaskets?
Cylinder head gaskets have certainly evolved over the years. We’ve gone from steel to composite to graphite and finally back to steel (at least something similar to steel) again. And […]
Video: Understanding Some Types of Liquid Gasket Makers & Common Use Cases
It’s probably no surprise to you that gaskets come in all different shapes, sizes, and construction—from copper header gaskets to rubber O-rings to the trusty old cork gasket for your […]
How to Install a LubeLocker Differential Cover Gasket
OK, so this walkthrough of how to install a LubeLocker differential cover gasket is going to be pretty short. But…that’s basically the whole point. That’s because anyone’s who’s fiddled with […]
The Inch-Pound Torque Wrench: A Toolbox Hero for Leak-Free Valve & Differential Cover Gaskets
Like so many of our other automotive maintenance adventures, this one started with a few drips of oil on our garage floor. A quick inspection of our engine bay revealed […]
Building Custom Exhaust Systems: It’s the Little Things That Count
Many exhaust systems are basically plug and play—line up the pipes, clamp ‘em together, and everything more or less fits. But what if you have an oddball combination or a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Identify Gasket Leaks and Fix Them
I have a 383 c.i. small-block Chevy that I recently rebuilt and installed in my ’72 El Camino. Unfortunately, it appears that the rear main seal is leaking. I’m pretty […]
Mailbag: Mating and Sealing Tips for Milled Cylinder Heads
Q: I have a Chevy 350 small block. The heads have been milled .020-inch; the block and Weiand Stealth intake were not cut. Will I need a thicker intake gasket to […]
Mailbag: Reading Smoke Signals
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader find the source of mysterious white smoke. J.M. • […]