Recent content by Jean Genibrel

Do not play around with thread lockers or overtigtening it. Check if the keyway is not cracked. This happens often whne the female part is pressed on. A crack will allow the hole to expand and make the fit loose. If that is the case the whole assembly could fly apart. Try a good aftermarket...

You are right. When you "torque" a fastener all you measure is the friction that is present between the threads and the surface of the underside of the nut or bolt. If you try to check the torque on an already installed fastener, you will get a reading for static friction which means nothing...

The auto parts guys and the sealant manufacturers push the concept that gaskets need sealants. You would think that gasket manufacturers know what they are doing, especially those like Cometic. If you need a sealant, especially silicone, there is a gap that needs to be filled, and that should be...

Ah yes, the fine needlework of advertising men!

Being 60 over the engine will probably overheat with a blower.

YES! Edelbrock heads are cast and machined here in California! I know for sure because I visited their manufacturing plant before I signed up as a dealer with them. Edelbrock is now a part of Com/ ave bee wanting to buy "cheap" head for your 318. From what I have seen and witnessed aluminum...

There are bell housing blankets available from safety manufacturers. At least there were.

t does if you set the cam off the TDC that may be innacurate

I listed a bunch of basic things to check. Did you make sure the firing order was correct?

Well said. This is why I suggested going through the basics again and checking the vibration damper, cam, and ignition timing, come to think it, check that the cam is appropriate for that engine and application, and check the timing.

This is not a question of headers too big or too small. I would start fresh instead of guessing. Check the vibration damper to see if it is damaged and check TDC. Then check the cam timing and start at TDC no advance or retard. Check the compression in all the cylinders. Check that the...

Check that the vibration damper is not worn out. This happens a lot with old engines and it messes up the ignition and cam timings.

Go through this site on youtube: youtube nick's garage. Nick only works on Mopar engines and I have seen where he pulled more power with iron heads than with alu ones. One more thing: Did you tell the cam manufacturer the flow you were getting? Does the valve opening go beyond the flow of the...

After 5 years with AAMCO I heard this issue multiple time: "My car has been sitting a long time". That is the death knell for any transmission. The seals harden and the transmission loses pressure internally. It is recommended to start the car at least once a month, let it warm up, and drive it...