A Closer Look at Jesel’s Solid Tie Bar Roller Lifters
There are many roller lifters available today. They range in quality from so-so to over the top. On the over-the-top end of the scale is the lineup from Jesel. Jesel […]
Mailbag: Checking Hydraulic Lifter Preload with Non-Adjustable Rockers
Q: We have a 1976 Ford F-100 pickup we use as a tow vehicle. It has a 360-cubic-inch two-barrel engine running Crane stock replacement cam and “anti-pump-up” hydraulic lifters. The heads […]
Valve Decoder: What are Your Engine Valves Trying to Tell You?
In a previous post, we showed you how to read your spark plugs. Now we’re going explain how to read your engine valves and valve-related components and translate what they’re […]
Mailbag: Understanding Cam and Valvetrain Basics
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering some basic valvetrain-related questions. A: Here are your answers in order:
Rock On: 3 Ways to Increase Power with a Rocker Arm Change
Rocker arms are among the most stressed components in your engine—and the most important, too. They’re essentially tasked with transferring movement from the camshaft lobes to the valves, making them […]
Mailbag: Bolstering Valvetrain Components on Camel Hump Heads
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we add new valvetrain components to old “camel hump” cylinder heads. R.B. Las Vegas, […]