1963 Buick LeSabre Cylinder Block Components

Rebuilding an engine? Stay organized by using a valvetrain rocker arm organizer tray while disassembling the valvetrain components. Learn some tips on why you shouldn't mix up lifters if you intend on using them again.

Whether you're trying to troubleshoot engine issues or want to get an idea what's going on inside that junkyard jewel that you just hauled home, a leak down test is a great way to ascertain the condition of an engine's cylinders without pulling it apart.

Follow this visual guide on installing spacer rings for Buick style finned brake drums to help center the drum on the hub. Learn some tips on using old and new parts for the installation.

How does a cooling system work? Why is your engine overheating? What parts should you be giving your attention to? This guide answers all your questions.

Engine Cylinder Numbers

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.

Leaking engine cylinders is an important preventative maintenance test to do while racing. Learn the steps to perform this test and how to indicate proper engine tuning.

Jeff demonstrates how to plumb the brake master cylinder with steel lines in his 1967 Chevelle. See tips on how to bend brake lines, use flare tools to make double flares, and give hard lines some spring.

Jeff tackles the task of installing a Big Block Engine into his 1967 Chevelle. Read about the hardships he faced and some of the tricks he learned to make this installation run smoothly.

Next up for Jeff's 1967 Chevelle is fuse block mounting and wiring. View this guide on how to remove old wiring to installing a new fuse block and 22 circuit wiring harness.