Maintenance
How to Check a Speed Sensor
You can save a lot of money in the long run by testing a 2 or 3-wire (Hall Effect) speed sensor yourself. Your car may begin to behave as though it has a faulty coil pack or throttle position sensor, and even after testing those components, you may still come up empty-handed. This is when…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Spindles
When people are into hot rods, they always seem to go back to the simple things. After a long time of adapting different types of independent front suspensions to pre-1948 cars, rodders are once again going back to solid-axle, transverse leaf spring front suspensions. Many muscle cars from the 1950s and ’60s are now being…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Steering Shaft
You will find that steering gears and rack-and-pinion assemblies utilize a splined input shaft and that nearly all aftermarket and the majority of original equipment steering columns have a splined output shaft. Steering u-joints and steering shaft are responsible for connecting these two primary steering system components. Depending on the route, you may wind up…
Read MoreHow to Improve a Classic Ford’s Handling
Replacing old steering components may be one of the quickest ways to improve the vehicle’s handling. Fixing it is a breeze. How to Improve a Classic Ford’s Handling Begin by disconnecting the steering from my comet. Remove the tie rods, center link, and idler arm, but do not remove the pitman arm from the steering…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Steering Columns
It is an enchanted link between your hands and wheels. You turn the wheel, and the vehicle begins to turn. Yes, we are discussing the steering column. Once upon a time, if you wanted a certain steering column, you went to one of your local salvage yards and located the column you want. The problem…
Read MoreFront Wheel Alignment Basics
It appears that front-end alignments are one of those tasks that are postponed until it’s either too late and the tires are badly worn, or you’re weary of your vehicle veering all over the road. Not only does driving your hot rod straight from the start assure optimum handling, but it also gives your tires…
Read MoreHow to Build and Bend Brake Lines
Having good connections throughout your brake system is vital. Leaking connections reduce brake line pressure and allow air into the system, causing a spongy or low brake pedal. So, first, we’ll go through how to line your braking system, learn about automotive flares, and look at some tools. How to Build and Bend Brake Lines…
Read MoreHow to Keep a Hot Rod Cool
After V-8 engines have replaced four- and six-cylinder engines, space becomes a premium, and you must figure out how to fit the largest radiator possible into a crowded engine compartment. The difficulty arises when there is no longer a conventional guide to follow; you become, so to say, the engineer. However, with the technology present…
Read MoreHydraulic Release Bearing
Figuring out your manual transmission’s clutch linkage can be one of the most difficult parts of replacing drivetrains in a vintage car. Hydraulic clutch release bearings are an option for GM vehicles with automatic transmissions. There is no need for complicated mechanical linkage because the bearing is powered by hydraulic pressure generated by a master…
Read MoreAdjustable Proportioning Value Block
Nothing beats a braking system with an adjustable proportioning block. They are vastly preferable to the factory-style metering valves, which are prone to sticking and over-centering with age. The valve assembly is available in a chrome finish. However, I chose the black one because the car will have a blackout appearance. Most kits include the…
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