Forum: Engine/Drivetrain

I am going to be using Glyptal on a motor that I am rebuilding. Do I use it at full strength or can I diluite with thinner? Thanks

I have a couple of questions the first deals with timing. I recently purchased a older car last year. The car has sat for about three years with much TLC, replacement parts and tip toeing around for a while to discover what next to work on one of the things to adjust was the timing after making the...

Hope this is the place to post this question. This is one for the Ford guys. I have a 94 Mazda B4000 (94 Ford Ranger 4.0L) that thinks it has a powerstroke in it. When its cold (weather cold) and the engine warms up, is when it starts. I'm driving along 60-65 and start to pull a hill the thing goes...

I have a 1981 chevy pick up w/ a 305 v8. I took off the stock exhuast and installed headers and now it don't want to run. It acts like it has a computer controling everything but the only thing I can find on the engine is a knock sensor. The truck had some of the smog stuff taken off but it ran...

I recently wrecked my car, and was able to keep it so I will be tearing it down as time and weather allow, it's almost winter here, but I want to keep the engine and maybe build it up a little bit. Are there any places to find some engine stand plans? I'm having a hard time finding anything and...

Recently, we purchased a 1956 330 Hemi with the original 4 barrel still on it. We soaked it in industrial/commercial degreaser for a week and then boiled it in hot water and dish detergent. What is the next step(s) to get it ready to rebuild it? Also, what products would you use to polish the...

First I want to thank Racer X for the very helpful information that was sent to help identify the engine size. However I have put the car away for the winter and was not able to remove the starter to get the identification numbers off the engine block behind it. I did however find a tag on the...

Hello, I ordered and received an Engine Porting Kit (Eastwood 46056). What is the difference between it and the Standard Manifold Smoothing Kit (Eastwood 46076)? They share the same description in the catalog. Thanks, Joe M.

I am currently restoring an international scout 80 1964---It has a 152-4 cyl engine and I want to convert the ignition to electronic. Does anyone know of any kits or vehicle specific components available to ficilitate this endeavor?As a matter of fact, I can appreciate any information pertaining to...