How to Track Down Overheating on a Classic Small-Block
Classic small-block Chevy overheating? Here is how to track it down in order: thermostat, water pump rotation, fan clutch, shroud,…
Stuck Heat Riser Valve on a Classic V8: How to Tell If It’s Stuck Open or Closed and How to Free It
A frozen heat riser valve causes slow warm-ups, hot restarts and a scorching manifold on classic carbureted V8s. Here is…
How to Set Quadrajet Idle Mixture Screws on a Classic Chevy (and Get the Choke Right)
How to set Quadrajet idle mixture screws on a classic Chevy with a vacuum gauge, then set the divorced or…
How to Set Ignition Timing on a Classic Carbureted V8 With a Timing Light
If your classic V8 idles like it drank bad coffee, stumbles off the line, or pings under a light pull…
Common DIY Mistakes on V8 Engines That Ruin a Small-Block or Big-Block Build
The V8 build mistakes that wipe a cam or spin a bearing: skipped clearances, wrong torque, a dry flat-tappet cam,…
LS and Vortec Engines: A Look Into The Differences
Exploring the Distinctions Between LS and Vortec Engines Throughout its history, General Motors has introduced a variety of eight-cylinder engine…