World’s Finest Cars Gather for the Elegance at Hershey
With a show field limited to no more than 60 of “the cr
Around The Shop: Duebber’s Automotive In Cincinnati, Ohio
If there’s one steady theme running through 40 years of business at Duebber’s Automotive in Cincinnati, OH, it’s stellar customer service. It’s the tradition passed from the original two-bay shop founded in 1973, to the eight-bay shop transitioned in December to the capable hands of current owner, Marc Duebber.
Book Report: The Complete Book of Camaro
This lavishly illustrated book, weighing nearly four lbs., details all five generations of the Camaro’s production run:
Tech Tip: Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips For Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Engines
The misfiring cylinder must be identified through Self-Test misfire codes or through WDS Power Balance. Rule out base engine problems; rule out fuel problems; and then look at
ignition problems (be sure to rule out coil primary circuit issues).
‘Exploring’ Service Needs On The Ford 4.0L V6 Engine
Rated at a rather anemic 210 horsepower, the 4.0L SOHC V6 is not exactly a high output engine. It also has an unusual overhead cam drive setup. Unlike most other OHC V6 and V8 engines that drive both overhead cams directly from the crankshaft with a belt or chain, this engine has an intermediate jackshaft in the middle of the block where a pushrod cam would normally be located.
2014 Corvette LT1: The Engine Under the Hood
The art and science behind its combustion system makes the Corvette LT1 one of the most advanced V8 engines in the world.
Fuel For Thought: A Study On The Causes Of Foul Fuel
In this study on the causes for foul fuel finding its way into your customer’s vehicle tank, we find that there are normally three reasons – refinery mistakes, poor
Memory Lane: Chrysler Hemi’s War Effort
So, you think you know your Chrysler history? And you can name every application Chrysler ever put a Hemi engine into? Well, I have one I bet you’ve never heard of. Chrysler, like most automotive companies, secured contracts during World War II to build tanks and airplanes, as well as guns and ammunition.
Pulling Codes: What Is Our Position On This? The Story of P1512
P1512 is a code that involves electronic throttle control (ETC), or throttle actuator control (TAC), and in many situations, a technician may be tempted to replace the throttle body assembly right away. This article will attempt to provide a better plan of attack.
Directions: Are You Ready for the Most Tested Fuel in History?
In mid-August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to grant a partial waiver for 15% ethanol (E15) content in gasoline for 2001 and newer model year cars and light trucks.
Memory Lane: Culture Club – Restoring a Vehicle to ‘Car Culture’ Status
What some call the “car culture” still exists today as many large, organized “cruises” are held in various metro areas during the summer, as well as a number of car shows in the country’s smaller towns. This year was special because my body and paint (B&P) man and I had just finished putting the finishing touches on my old 1st-series 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, which I inherited from my dad in 1973.
Book Report: “Carroll Shelby, the Authorized Biography”
In the book “Carroll Shelby, the Authorized Biography,” author Rinsey Mills goes in-depth into Shelby’s historical racing and performance background.