Secrets to Successfully Using a MSD Magneticand Non-Magnetic Pickup   Theory – How Does It Work?The magnetic pickup is actually a wire that is wound around a magnet to create a magnetic field. Whenever this field changes, due to another metal object coming into the field, a voltage is generated. MSD uses this voltage as… Continue reading Ignition System: Magnetic Pickup Secrets to Successfully Using a MSD Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Pickup

Rotor PhasingArticle from:  MSD Ignition Rotor Phasing is defined as the alignment between the rotor tip and the distributor cap terminal when the spark occurs.  This position can be very important to your engines performance.  If the alignment is incorrect, the spark will jump to the next closest terminal or another ground resulting in a… Continue reading Ignition Systems – Rotor Phasing Article by MSD Ignition

Mechanical or Electric Fan ?            article by  Cool Craft Components By Cool Craft ComponentsWhy rely on another operating system (that being electrical) if you don’t have to?  Mechanical fans turn when the motor turns. However, we highly recommend a shroud properly fitted to the fan and radiator.  The only time you really depend on a… Continue reading Mechanical or Electric Fan? Article by Cool Craft Components

Cooling System Operating Pressures          Article by U S Radiator   Cooling system operating pressures are largely determined by water pump operating pressures and its prefered to keep it under 10 pounds. The two factors that will increase normal operating pressure are increased operating temperatures (not a good thing and indicates a need for more heat… Continue reading Cooling System Operating Pressures: Article by US Radiator

Aluminum  vs.  Copper / Brass              article by  U S Radiator The thermal conductivity or heat transfer rate of copper is 92% versus aluminum which is approximately 49%.  However, the copper fin bonded to the tubes, or water passages, using lead solder is very inefficient and slows the heat transfer rate to just slightly better than… Continue reading Aluminum vs. Copper/ Brass: Article by US Radiator

Custom Fitting your Fan Shroud         photos and story by  Jim Clark, the Hot Rod M.D.              product supplied by  Cool Craft    www.coolcraft.com  Big engines in early hot rods create unique cooling problems.  Grille areas are narrow and the engine bays are small.  Increased cooling capacity cannot be attained by making the radiator core bigger so the core has… Continue reading Custom Fitting your Fan Shroud: Photos and story by Jim Clark, The Hot Rod M.D.

Although the Mustang II is not the best layout for competition, it is a tried and true geometry for thousands of street rods and hundreds of thousands of highway miles. Many manufacturers have all of the parts needed (spindles, brakes, springs, sway bars, etc.) Of course, we hope you will use some Welder Series parts… Continue reading Make Your Own IFS Based on Mustang II Geometry: Article by Welder Series

Points to consider (in no particular order)  -Many factors affect the location of the motor in a street rod chassis. Plan ahead.  -The frame should be at ride height and rake when mounting the motor/trans. -On MII suspended chassis, have the rack mounted. It is usually higher than the crossmember and can interfere with the… Continue reading Motor Mount Tech Session: Article by Welder Series

Installation Instructions: Welder Series Kit C005 Motor Mount Kit – Small Block Chevy – For Stock Insulators All chassis work must bedone by a qualifiedperson.  Theseinstructions are meant toguide a qualified person,not to make and expertout of a novice.  Thepurchaser of these mustmake a decision as to thequalification of theinstaller. Finished installation of mount with Chevrolet… Continue reading SBC Motor Mount installation: Article by Welder Series

Independent Improvement Putting a Heidt’s Mustang II IFS into a Classic MustangText and photography by Dale Brunswick  The Mustang Was A Lifesaver For Fore, In Need of a fresh new car to revive the company, when it comes to the world in 1964. It was also a relatively easy car to design and produce. Ford… Continue reading Subframe Installation: Article by Heidts