And there's a lot that you can do with only the simplest of tools (Fig. 1) to see that your distributor is in top condition. Think of your distributor as an infinitely accurate electric switch. It is.

The postwar General Motors OHV V-8s were difficult to tune. Ignition distributors mounted at the firewall end of the engine, and the breaker points and condenser were difficult to replace. In the late ...

I recently acquired a 1968 Chevy truck with what is probably a replacement 350 motor. It had sat a long time and was in unknown condition. I thought it might run if it could get fuel and spark. I made ...

My 1978 Corvette is cutting out under acceleration. I took the car to the dealership, and they told me the distributor was defective and would need to be replaced. I would like to keep as many ...

What’s the fastest way to a mental breakdown in your garage, and why is it an ignition issue? No doubt, that stress headache comes on strong when your car was running a minute ago, whereas now it’s ...

IT’S A PARTNERSHIP: HVAC distributors are often some of the best places to go for advice. Be it parts, or business know-how, the solution is usually found at their offices. June 19, 2020 The ...