Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Are My Brakes Stuck On Without Touching the Pedal?
I just bought a small block 1966 El Camino that has had some modifications with an engine swap and a front disc brake conversion. The guy who sold it to […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Good Distributor Options for a 1982 Chevy Big Block with an Upgraded Camshaft & Cylinder Heads
I have a 1982 Chevy big block 454ci in my 1966 with 10.1 compression using a GM 427 crank that makes 433ci. The heads are Corvette oval ports from a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Quieting a Noisy Valvetrain After Engine Break-In
*** Your problem stems from an unfortunate combination of parts—but the good news is that the solution is easy. Here’s the background information. Sometime in the mid 1980s, Chevy changed […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Are the Connectors Different on My New & Old GM Alternators?
I’m in the process of swapping a 383ci small-block into my V6-powered 1981 Malibu. The swap is going well but I’ve run into a small electrical connection problem. The old […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Curing an Edelbrock AVS2 Carburetor with a Non-Stop Flooding Issue
I recently purchased a T-bucket that has an Edelbrock AVS2 series carburetor. Last weekend I went out to start doing some work on it for the spring season. When I […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Causes a Pushrod to Punch Through a Stamped Steel Rocker Cup?
We started our race engine after it sat all winter and the engine started running rough. We discovered a pushrod hat had punched right up through the pushrod cup. I’ve […]
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 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips for Initial Fire-Up of a Rebuilt Engine That’s Been in Storage for Several Years
I have a really strong 421ci Pontiac that had been completely rebuilt for me by a professional shop that is now all wrapped in plastic in my garage. It has […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Recurring Front Pump Seal Leak on a 4L60E Behind an LS
We rebuilt a new 5.3L LS engine for our 1954 Chevy truck with a 4L60E automatic behind it. We added a performance cam and had the oil pan off to […]
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 […]