Building Hot Rod and Muscle Car Engines
Sometimes the best opportunities are cleverly hidden in plain view. As one example, when Chris Lafferty of Lafferty Engine Creations was asked why he opted to expand beyond race engines into the hot rod and muscle car arenas, he said, "Just look outside." His North Carolina facility sits squarely in the middle of both NASCAR and cruisin’ country.
Tech Tip: ‘Beemer’ Steamer – BMW Hose Leak
Without warning, our otherwise tranquil morning was interrupted by a horrendous screech of brakes, as a late-model, metallic blue BMW M3 slid into the service drive. Steam was billowing out from underneath the engine compartment.
Spark Source
Since the earliest days of the internal combustion engine, spark plugs have provided the ignition source for the air/fuel mixture. Over the years, spark plugs have gotten smaller, and the use of exotic metals in their electrodes has extended plug life to 100,000 miles or more. But the basic design of a spark plug really
Mitch Schneider: Magic Beans – A Fairy Tale Adventure with Every Day
What could I possibly have in common with Jack, as in the Jack of "Jack and the Beanstalk" fame? Not much, you would think. But, we actually have something very basic in common. We both planted something in the ground with almost no idea of what the result might be.
Shure’s Technician Sink Station Helps Keep Shops Clean
Shure’s Technician Sink Station is designed to match Shure workbenches and maximize organization and efficiency in today’s competitive and high-tech service repair environment. Stationary and wall-mounted units are available in multiple configurations.
Montezuma Mfg. Inc. Introduces a New 41-Inch, Nine-Drawer Toolbox
Montezuma’s new toolbox features nine spacious full extension drawers with ball bearing drawer slides with load rating on 100 lbs. per set. The toolbox provides 1,588 cubic inches of storage capacity.
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers Unveils Line of Wrenches and Screwdrivers
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers turns up the heat with its newest collection of wrenches and screwdrivers featuring flamed handle designs.
Ingersoll Rand Releases New IQV Series Cordless Ratchets
Ingersoll Rand now delivers the best in cordless ratchets with the release of the R140 1/4" mini, R145 3/8" mini, R380 3/8" standard class and R385 1/2" standard class cordless ratchets.
Ingersoll Rand Releases New IQV Series Die Grinders
Designed and engineered for automotive and maintenance professionals, the new cordless grinders add to the growing family of recently unveiled IQV Series cordless tools. Leveraging IQV battery compatibility and flexibility, the IQV Series now includes 19 different tool models, six battery models, a universal battery charger, battery analyzer and a full line of accessories.
Diagnostic Solutions: Springs and Things
Maximizing Ride Control…Steering Response & Handling