In this installment, we tackle how to prepare the block, how to choose the right cylinder heads, the differences in crankshaft and piston qualities and the procedures required for them, and rod ...

Way back in the July ’09 issue, Trasborg decided to buy a ’68 Jeepster Commando and take it to Moab, Utah, for Easter Jeep Safari. The problem was, the Jeep hadn’t run or drove for about five years ...

Engine and tranny were removed as a unit with Lakewood engine hoist. Through careful selection of the lifting point, the assembly tilted just enough to clear everything. Hood was removed to make ...

At one point in our lives we know next to nothing about cars. Slowly, we latch on to bits of information and our knowledge of the inner workings of certain parts-engines, transmissions, and ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

Learning how to build and understand a mini engine is an exciting journey for anyone interested in mechanics. A mini engine, despite its small size, works on the same principles as larger engines. By ...