Most classic cars do not have electronic distributors, but rather rely on a set of points to trigger the ignition system. Mark Simpson takes a close look at how the points work and explains how they’re installed, then shows how to properly set the point gap and the dwell.
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14:13How to Install a Cold Air Intake for your Car
Amir Rosenbaum teaches you the three aspects that you can utilize to add power to your car – fuel, spark and air. For a car’s performance, hot air is bad and cool air is good. Amir demonstrates how to install a cold air intake kit that adds 1% horsepower for every 10 degree drop in…
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3:30Final Inspection of Your Classic Car Repairs
To conclude the repairs made on Brent Ackley’s 1966 Buick Skylark, he and George Vondriska need to make a final inspection. They briefly cover everything under the hood from the direction of the gas filter to the transparency of the air cleaner to proper heater and radiator hoses. They’ll help you make sure the general condition…
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4:32How to Replace Spark Plug Wires
If you have missing heat shields or notice spark plugs lying against the exhaust manifold, you should probably replace your spark plug wires. If you are unsure whether you need to, Brent Ackley will help you examine your valve cover and other parts to double check. After watching this video, you will know how to…
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9:33Replacing a Differential Gasket
Brent Ackley gives you step-by-step instructions for replacing a differential gasket on a 1966 Buick Skylark classic car. Although it may be a bit messy, you will want to know how to do this because the differential gaskets are what make the wheels go round.
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