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Restoration | Ignition | Engine Work
How to perform a comprehensive ignition tune-up

A faulty ignition system will certainly ruin your day. Here are some steps to make sure that doesn't happen.

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Dyno | tech | Shop Work | Distributor
What difference does a distributor make on the dyno?

What difference does a distributor make? Does running the correct distributor matter?

Staff Writer

Staff Writer
December 15, 2024

Shop Work | battery
How to easily fit a modern battery in a classic car

How to properly adapt a modern battery to your favorite classic car.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
September 25, 2024

electrical | Starter
Why a more modern gear-reduction starter makes a wise upgrade

Why upgrade to a more modern gear-reduction starter? How does a starter that's lighter, more reliable and more efficient than the one originally fitted to your classic sound?

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
March 12, 2024

electrical | Spark | Ignition
9 steps to easily diagnose ignition problems

As it turns out, most common ignition problems are actually easy to diagnose.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
November 1, 2023

Chevrolet | Porsche | Corvair | 356
Is the Chevy Corvair really just a poor man's Porsche?

Is the Chevy Corvair really a lower-dollar substitute for the Porsche 356?

John Webber

John Webber
June 23, 2023

electrical | alternator
The Proper Way to Upgrade Your British Classic to a Modern Alternator

Most alternator conversions are bad news, but here's the proper approach to making your swap the exception.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
December 10, 2022

MG | Midget
How To Add Accessory Power Outlets To Your Classic

Once known as cigarette lighters, accessory outlets are standard fare on modern cars. Here is how to add one to your classic.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
October 30, 2021

All British
Going Negative

Reversing the polarity in your classic British car.

Staff Writer

Staff Writer
December 27, 2016

Jaguar | MG | Triumph
Zap It!

Does your classic need an ignition upgrade?

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
September 14, 2009

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