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 How-to Install video of our Silent Door Check Strap. As our first batch of door check straps are reaching TR owners, here’s the installation video for reference.

.020 inches gap. Between brake booster pushrod and master cylinder push rod.

The clockspring for my Atlas No.64 drill press (the spring in the quill) is broken and I need a replacement. So far, I've been unsuccessful in locating one the correct size and would appreciate a lead on one that will fit.

My recently acquired Logan 400 9" lathe was originally equipped with and currently uses lantern-style or rocker-style toolholders. While effective, they are a pain to work with because they can be awkward and difficult to adjust properly, and by properly, I mean that the cutting point of the tool must be at the centerline of the lathe. This is because the cutting geometry must be correct to be not only efficient, but capable of producing a good finish. This is the toolholder (and wrench). Their is an additional long serrated piece of metal is the rocker that is used to adjust the vertical angle of the tool that holds the cutting bit. Of course, the toolpost is intended to be held in the compound slide of the lathe. The benefit to this style of toolholder? They are usually included with vintage lathes when you buy one. The downside besides the inconvenience of adjustment? The tools themselves are about $30 each and only accommodate one size of HSS bits. Enter the Aloris-style too...

If you decide to go with this brand, be sure to get the “EZ-VIEW” model. There are still a lot of their previous models available and they’re not nearly as functional and have much less capabilities. These really did change my world as far as milling and using the machine. It was on eBay and the sellers handle is taylortoolworksllc . If I remember correctly, I bought a 6” for Z (the quill) a 24” for X and a 12” for Y. As I said in another reply – you can cut the scales to any length you want. I welded up a “very” sturdy mount that had some rotation for perfect viewing. SOURCE: Home Machine Shop Facebook Page, 5-23-18.

At aafradio.org , there is a boatload of information concerning military radio restoration. Included is a cornucopia of information on the tools used to do this. Fascination stuff for a radiohead or a toolhead. Above is a 1965 Hardinge HLV-H used for manufacturing missing parts from military aircraft radio equipment. The author of the site also has restored some of the machinery he employs. Additional tools can be found here .

Traditional power brakes have used engine vacuum to reduce the physical effort required to stop a car. Some high performance engines, because of the design of their camshafts, do not produce enough vacuum to used vacuum-powered brake power boosters. One alternative is to add a vacuum pump to the accessories driven by the engine. Another is to use the hydraulic pressure supplied by the power steering pump to power the brake booster. This device is called Hydroboost and it replaces the vacuum-operated brake booster. It provides more than twice the pressure than a vacuum diaphragm booster. There are commercial kits to use a hydraulic booster, like Vanco . They offer kits to match the car you are modifying. The most complete kits provide the Hydroboost unit, a new master brake cylinder, a power steering pump and the appropriate hoses with fittings and they are priced at around $900. You can see the parts of the kit by visiting this link . A nice step-by-step installation of the Vanco h...

Do you want to wire your car so that the Accessory circuit stays on until you open the door after you have turned off the ignition, like many modern cars? Built your own remote start system? Control headlights with a latching relay? This page at The 12 Volt explains how to do that with standard 5-pin 12-volt relays. The entire site is dedicated to similar "tricks of the trade". At Hotrodders.com , this page provides an overview of automotive uses of relays. This page also offers links to other useful pages, including headlight relays , assorted  car wiring diagrams , auto wiring basics and a fix for power windows that use those stupid "wiring eliminators" in the door jambs. Here,  mechanical latching relays  are explained. GM-style power window switches are Dorman 901-018 or 49243 and the special pigtail is ACDelco PT185 . A wiring diagram is found here . A 12-volt latching relay is here . Neutral Safety switch operation, wiring and installation  informat...

I found some useful advice in this forum thread from user AK's REX. "To my understanding o-ringing the block or the head prove to be about equally effective. That said I would say it depends if you want to have receiver grooves machined. The most conventional method is to machine and o-ring the block, then machine receiver grooves opposite the o-rings in the heads. I guess it can probably be done in reverse fashion as well. As far as the receiver grooves are concerned, it not only helps in high compression and or boosted applications, but helps wet motors from losing fluid which is a common problem with copper head gaskets. It allows the o-ring to literally push the gasket into the receiver groove to provide a better seal. Speaking of copper gaskets here is a bit of info from SCE regarding this stuff; O-ring grooves may be cut in either the block or cylinder head. When using copper head gaskets thinner than .050, O-ring height should be no more than 25% of gasket thickness...

One of the well-known spray-on heat-shield products is Lizard Skin. From their website, “LizardSkin Ceramic Insulation (CI) is an advanced spray on thermal coating that consists of a water-based composition of high-grade acrylic binders with ceramic insulation particles to create a thermal barrier.” The Material Safety Data Sheet (commonly referred to as the MSDS) can be found here . This sheet shows the composition of Lizard Skin as: 1 - Water 7732-18-5 40-50% 2 - Resin Polymer 00-00-00 20-30% 3 - Trade Secret Insulation Media 10-20% 4 - Carbon Black 1333-86-4 5-10% 5 - Extender Pigment 1317-65-3 1-5% It’s relatively expensive at $200 for two gallons. They sell a special gun ($120) to spray it on although it can be applied with a brush or roller. Substitutes It's possible to make your own for much less cost. 1 – High solids white latex ceiling paint. 2 - Acrylic Polymer Resin - increases paint flow and durability. One source is Acri-Flow ...

Volvo has developed and patented this idea for their over the road trucks, but there's no reason it can't work on smaller vehicles. The ring surrounding the fan is fixed to the engine block so the ring can be much closer to the fan blades and so i more efficient. Not obvious from the diagram is that the fan shroud is a flexible material, sealed to the radiator and the ring.

For hotrod, sports cars and older cars, especially cars that are infrequently driven, overheating and corrosion are all too common problems. Many people are surprised to learn that the traditional 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze is not the most efficient way to cool your engines. Water alone is the most efficient medium, but there are two problems associated with water as the only coolant. First, water will freeze in the winter and usually cracks the engine block. Second, antifreeze includes corrosion inhibitors and water pump lubricant, both necessary for you cooling system. Here's how to get around those problems. Replace your drain petcock with a sacrificial zinc anode or have an appropriate-sized bung added to your radiator. These anodes are commonly used in marine engines and - surprise - the hot water heater in you house uses one. It's proven technology and you can buy them at boating supply stores or Amazon. Add a surfactant like Water Wetter , available a...

Here for easy reference. Tools made by Danaher/Apex are sold as Armstrong, Craftsman, Masterforce, USA Crescent, USA Kd Tools, Kobalt, and a few others. Snap On also makes tools for Williams or CAT... maybe a few others. williams makes tools for others. J.H. Williams and Lowes originally partnered to manufacture Kobalt tools, but since 2003, Kobalt tools have been made by Danaher. Chervon makes Kobalt’s cordless power tools Here's a good look at who owns who which leads to who makes what.   Who Owns Who This site uses the tools barcode to identify the manufacturer. A good thread that identifies "tool truck" equivalents.

This seems like pretty good advice about engine timing. Where should I set the timing on my performance engine?

In the plug in the passenger side passage, drill out the plug 0.030" (1/32") to spray on the chain. You can also drill the other two plugs to release trapped air, but it's not necessary. You can tap the plug holes with  a 1/4' pipe tap and use pipe plug, but use a shallow plug for the center hole so as to not to block the oil galley behind it. Oil pump pickup should be held 3/8' to /1/2" off the bottom of the pan. When located correctly, weld the pickup in place. REFERENCE Block Plug Basics , Super Chevy "Most small-blocks feature four 3/8-inch threaded holes (two per side) at the front of the block. The upper hole adjacent to the fuel pump passes into the crankcase area and if left open will allow oil to leak out from the block. Be certain to plug this hole only with a short 3/8-inch bolt (1/2-inch long). Because this hole aligns perfectly with the fuel pump’s pushrod, a longer bolt will contact and seize the pushrod during engine operation...

If you have the room for the longer, spin on filters: The "longer high capacity oil filter" Purolator is L40084. "longer high capacity oil filter" N.A.P.A: # 1794 "longer high capacity oil filter" AC Delco: PF932 WIX 51459 ? WIX 51794 ? REFERENCE: Grumpy's Performance Oil System Mods That Help