With the tow vehicle figured out, the trailer figured out and the hitch and overall setup figured out, the final thing one should ponder are the tie down straps and key tie down accessories you’ll need (aside from a winch – someday we’ll zoom in on that).
Over the past couple of issues, we took a dive into truck capacity along with open trailers. This time around, we’ll focus on tongue weight, hitches and trailer “trim” (for a lack of a better term).
If you’re staring at the opening photo of this article…. No, you haven’t accidentally tuned into “Farm and Ranch Digest.
In a previous issue, we looked at the most common Dzus fasteners. But that’s not the end of it. There are numerous other configurations available when you’re shopping for quick release hardware.
When you add an electrical part to your car (race car, street rod, street-strip car, whatever) such as an electric fan, an electric fuel pump or whatever, there’s almost always a need to splice in a switch. Easy enough. You should be able to go down to your local auto parts store and buy a switch. That’s a no brainer. Right? Maybe not:
A time tested means to determine the internal condition of an engine is by way of a good old fashioned vacuum gauge.
Although it is possible to build an engine almost anywhere, a clean environment is a must.
Right up front, this is a back-to-basics article. Advanced readers can take note and if you chose, skip right on by! But if you’re having automatic transmission grief, this just might be a good place to begin
From engine tuning to chassis setups, these articles have been selected for their exceptional guidance, innovation, and impact, shaping the automotive landscape in 2023 and beyond.
The common consensus out there is that a carburetor spacer is a simple engine-tuning device, useable for only a select few applications, but do they work?
