The purpose of ignition timing is to ignite the air/fuel mixture at the right time to push the piston down. Understanding ignition timing and it’s effect on your engine, is a good place to start. Bang! The spark plug is fired, and the air-fuel mixture starts to burn. As it burns it expands, pushing the
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What to use and why Crankcase sealant and which ones to use is a hotly debated topic among many Porsche forum posters. Over the years I have had many engines in front of me sealed with all kinds of different sealants. Often sealants have been recommended by “how-to” books or by “online experts” as better
Ignition Coils Which Ignition coil should I use? This is one of the biggest questions that we have ever had to answer from owners and mechanics alike. Ignition coils are one of the most misunderstood items in the engine compartment. The ignition coil is one of the key components in any ignition system. Though they
You twist the key and the car cranks but won’t start. So, you try it again in the hopes of a different result, but still, it won’t start. Now, what do I do now? For most of us, it’s off to the internet to google it, because the internet knows everything. Instantly we get 3
Are They Really Worth it? Electronic ignition point replacements have been around for a long time. They have always been marketed as better than stock, but is this true? In this article, I will look at the advantages and disadvantages of using these systems. As well as my opinion and what I use in my
Which is the best test to use? To use a leak down test or compression test, which one is going to give you the best indication of what’s going on in the engine? Both a leak down test and compression test are ways to get a picture of the condition of the combustion chamber of
With the leaves beginning to change color, the days getting shorter and colder it is fast coming time to put away that classic car, at least for the winter anyways. Storing your classic car for the winter is a common practice for those that live in those states that endure the snow and freezing conditions
When thinking about a new lift there are several options to consider. Available space and what you want to do with the lift are going to help narrow down your decision. If you do not own the work area that you are thinking about putting a lift into can also affect your choice. Types of
Ignition wires are used on almost every gasoline powered engine. They transmit the spark energy from the distributor cap to the spark plug. On most factory applications the wires are fairly bland, usually black in color and tend to blend into the engine compartment. Some wires, like the ones used on the 1978-83 911SC and
Ignition wires, does it really matter what wire I use? Read More »
I look at a lot of car photos. Specifically, Porsche air cooled cars because that is what I am interested in. What I look for may be very different than what you look for in the photos. Yes, there are a lot of pictures of beautiful Porsche cars, shiny paint, great decals, body modifications and
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