Enjoying your car on the road and at car shows is why we build them; while it’s important they look good, it’s more important that they are safe to drive. Mark Simpson takes us through the key components of a car safety inspection and important safety features you should be incorporating.
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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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1:42Junkyard Personal Safety
A successful trip to any classic car salvage yard begins before you ever arrive at the yard. Mark Simpson gives us a quick overview of how he prepares for a visit to ensure his time in the yard is safe and productive.
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2:13Corbin Clamp Pliers
Using the right tool for the right job ensures the task is completed efficiently and safely. Using a pliers, channel lock or vise grips for Corbin clamp pliers can be a sure recipe for trouble. Mark Simpson shows how this relatively simple tool makes short work of installing hose clamps.
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4:48Replacing Exhaust Studs
If you work on classic cars long enough, sooner or later you’ll need to remove rusted exhaust studs. Mark Simpson explains the process to safely remove them using a stud extractor tool and quality penetrating fluids. He also explains the process to properly use heat to release rusted studs.
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