Brent Ackley teaches you how to prime the oil system on a 1956 Chevrolet 150, demonstrating each of the essential classic car maintenance tips and techniques you’ll utilize to get the system properly up and running. He shows you how to use an air wrench to get the oil spread evenly before dropping in a distributor.
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4:09Compression Test For Your Classic Car
George Vondriska and Brent Ackley teach you step-by-step how to do a compression test for your classic car. They show how to check the compression of each cylinder whether you are by yourself or with a partner. After analyzing the range of your compression results, you will know whether your engine is in good condition,…
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0:59Aligning Valve Cover Gaskets With Bolt Holes
Very rarely do the gasket holes line up with bolt holes when you are replacing valve cover gaskets. Brent Ackley teaches a helpful trick to properly align these holes. Use this method to make sure you have a good seal.
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2:45An Easy Out for Classic Car Repairs
If you have ever gotten a bolt stuck in your classic car, you want to know how to use an EASY OUT. Brent Ackley shows you the slow, deliberate process so you can avoid making the expensive and time-costly mistake of having to repair a broken bolt. See how this technique helps avoid the need to…
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15:05Classic Car Engine Dress Up
Cam Benty shows off a stunning 1968 327 Camaro and discusses how the car engine area underneath the hood can look even better. He previews all sorts of chrome parts, including valve covers, an air cleaner, spark plug wire holders and more, that will make your classic car engine really shine.
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I prefer to use the complete distributor housing so that the shaft is fully supported by top and bottom bushings. I also use a 1/2 inch electric drill so you get a smooth application of torque instead of the hammering from an air wrench
I made a similar tool in the late 80s . They work great.