Radio Frequency Interference:   Article by MSD Ignition Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can range from an annoying buzz through your stereo speakers to affecting the rev limiting action of your ignition. The worst part of all of this is the fact that you can’t see the problem! This makes it even more frustrating but there are… Continue reading Radio Frequency Interference: Article by MSD Ignition

Installation of a Painless Performance Wiring Harness in 1939 Ford39 Resto Wiring  by Dennis Overholser,  Painless Performance Popularity of old school rods is becoming more prevalent with each passing day. The older the owners become, the more they want it as it was in their youth. Bob Burks, of Ft. Worth, is no different. When… Continue reading Painless Performance Harness Installation in ’39 Ford

Replacing glass in a car or truck is one of those tasks usually contracted out to a professional.  Most of the glass is flat glass, especially in early model hot rods.  Cutting and fitting it would seem like a simple process but using the right type, thickness and executing the cuts accurately can end up… Continue reading installing Auto Glass General Overview: Article by Jim Clark

CUTTING GLASS WITH A WATER JET Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) Replacement flat glass for hot rod and custom vehicles has been produced by hand-fabrication for many years.  The process of handcrafting it is very labor intensive and the results dependent on the skills of the individual doing the work.… Continue reading Cutting Glass with a Water Jet: Article and photos by Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

Cutting Flat Glass:   This is a demonstration of flat glass cutting done by a professional shop, it is not a “how to” article, as this is something that cannot usually be done by a novice. Cutting Flat Glass:  Safety glass is comprised of two identical layers bonded together with a laminate in the center.  To cut it… Continue reading Cutting Flat Glass

INSTALLING  THE GLASS Proper installation of the glass into the windshield, rear window and side window frames requires the use of a variety of setting tape sizes and techniques.  Shown here by Sanders Reproduction Glass is the installation of glass in a vent window and the trick to installing the rubber seal at the bottom… Continue reading Glass Installation Final Steps

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