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Rebuilding An American ‘Iron’ Icon: The Ford ‘FE’

Adapted from Robert McDonald’s article in Engine Builder. It seems as though the car restoration market is in full swing. Anybody who has an appreciation for an automobile can tell you that it’s all about American Iron. The phrase American Iron came about because we as Americans loved big automobiles with big engines. There is

TPMS: Decoding The TPMS Wireless Sensor

In order to properly service a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), you must first understand the functionality of the system’s wireless signal. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about the TPMS wireless signal, which could get in the way of your ­diagnostics and your ability to sell TPMS service. For example, Googling

Catching Clutch Slipping Problems – Four Areas That Could Be The Culprit

Once a clutch starts to slip while engaged, its lifespan will be very short. Slipping­ ­increases wear; slipping also generates heat that increases the wear on the disc and causes the friction material to glaze and crack. It all happens very quickly. The real tragedy is when it happens to a newly installed clutch. Here

May 2016 Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Helical fastener formations 5. Critical spark plug dimension 8. Pre-EFI manifold heat ____ valve 9. 1/2” ratchet to 3/4” drive socket connector 10. Sound of engine detonation 11. Parts cleaning fluids, frequently 13. Tuning forks emblem motorcycle 15. Washer-equipped wiper type (3, 3) 18. Techs’ pneumatic devices (3, 5) 19. Sparking ignition item

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A Day At The Museum – Speedway Motors Museum Of American Speed

Southwestern Community College visit Museum of American Speed.

Speedway Motors – A Student’s Perspective

All my life I have grown up with a passion for cars. When I would tell people this they would look at me shocked because I am a girl in a male-dominated field.

Top 10 Brake Mistakes

Here are the top 10 most common brake job mistakes made by rookie technicians when replacing brake pads, rotors and calipers.

A/C Oil Service – Avoid Compressor Failure With Proper Maintenance

HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.

The Fundamentals Of Color

There is no magic bullet when it comes to color matches. A review of the fundamentals, however, and seeking solutions and not excuses can help us get to the promised land.

March 2016 Crossword Puzzle

By Murray Jackson

Buick Avista Concept: ‘Capturing The Spirit Of The Perfect Drive’

  Buick’s Avista concept is a 2+2 coupe that pushes the brand’s contemporary design ethos and rekindles its historic performance roots. A sleek, sweeping proportion is the foundation for this vision of a contemporary grand tourer, with a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 driving the rear wheels and a driver-focused cockpit offering a comfortable, connected center of