How to Install a Distributor and Set Initial Timing
Dropping a distributor into the engine is a time-honored procedure that has been around since the first engines coughed their way to life more than 100 years ago. With the […]
Precision Ring Filing – A Slick Tool to Set Piston Ring Gap
File-to-fit piston rings are common today. Typically, they begin with a ring set that has the top (and often the second) ring manufactured with a diameter 0.005 inch larger than […]
Parts Bin: Diagnose Cooling System Issues with a Mishimoto Cooling System Pressure Tester & Vacuum Refill Kit
It’s the middle of summer here at OnAllCylinders world headquarters. Or as we like to call it, “peak overheating season.” It’s a time where folks often have an eagle-eye trained […]
Eccentric Ways: The Best Way to Break-In a Flat Tappet Camshaft
The automotive world has totally embraced the notion of hydraulic roller lifers. Yes, rollers reduce friction and present the opportunity to employ a more aggressive lift profile compared to a […]
Mailbag: Understanding Compression Ratios and Cylinder Pressure
Q: I have a question about engine compression. What would the following compression ratios be in terms of pounds per square inch (psi) of cylinder pressure? 8:1 compression 9:1 compression 10:1 […]
Mailbag: The Cure for Loose Roller Rocker Arm Nuts
Q: I’ve installed a set of steel roller-tip rocker arms on my Ford 302 engine. The cylinder heads are also equipped with aftermarket rocker arm studs and pushrod guideplates. Unfortunately, the […]
Project Ram (Episode 6): Functional Utility Upgrades for Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Pickup Truck
With all the hubbub surrounding off-road lights, lift kits, big tires, and aggressive grilles, it’s easy to forget that a truck is, you know, supposed to do regular truck stuff […]
Project Ram (Bonus Episode!): Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Truck Gets a Slick Wireless Light Control System
In the Episode Four of Project Ram, the Summit Racing folks installed several off-road and auxiliary lights on their 2020 Ram 1500 pickup truck. If you watched it, then you […]
Mailbag: Converting a V6 S-10 Blazer to a Small Block Chevy
Q: I have a 1985 S-10 Blazer with a carbureted 2.8L V6, 4WD, and a 4-speed manual transmission. What parts do I need to covert the truck to a small block […]
Top Gear to have Seven Presenters
The list of new Top Gear presenters is finally complete…we think. The BBC announced today that the show will have a total of seven presenters when it returns in May. We […]