How I Removed the Automatic Transmission in My Truck
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How I Removed the Automatic Transmission in My Truck

My ’72 C10’s transmission was leaking and I didn’t like the firmness of the shifting between gears so I decided to pull it out and give it a working over. I cleaned, painted, sealed and put in a TRANSGO reprogramming transmission kit. To do this work I had to remove the transmission and reinstall it…

Installing An Electronic Distributor: How and Why
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Installing An Electronic Distributor: How and Why

The mixture of fuel and air in an internal combustion engine is ignited by the spark coming from the distributor. There are many advantages of using an electronic distributor over a mechanically timed points and condenser distributor. How do I change from a mechanical to an electronic distributor? Disconnect battery Disconnect distributor wiring Remove cap…

Want to Know How To Change Spindles On A Truck?
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Want to Know How To Change Spindles On A Truck?

Whether you want to lower or raise your truck, changing the spindles is an easy way to accomplish this ( by up to three inches) without changing any other components. And sometimes a spindle needs changed because of wear from a bearing going bad. Either way it’s a job that can be completed in an…

Clunking, Knocking, Humming: Understanding Differential Noises
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Clunking, Knocking, Humming: Understanding Differential Noises

If the rear end in your truck is making an unwanted sound, understanding what causes it should be the first step in the diagnosis. The gears and bearings in the rear ends of your truck will make different noises for different problems. If we know what these noises mean it can save you from a…

How To Clean And Pack Wheel Bearings and Save Hundreds of $$
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How To Clean And Pack Wheel Bearings and Save Hundreds of $$

Everything we drive has wheel bearings. Whether it’s our project truck, classic car, minivan, trailers, or ATVs, they all have wheel bearings. You can save a lot of money by learning how to clean and pack your own wheel bearings. It’s an easy job that only takes a couple of hours and a tub of…

How I Built A Wooden Engine Hoist: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How I Built A Wooden Engine Hoist: A Step-by-Step Guide

Having an engine hoist that you can dismantle in a few minutes to use in your shop/garage, or that can be set up for pulling an engine outside can be a very valuable tool. ( I built mine so when not pulling an engine it is used as a nice looking swing set in my…