So, you just got back from the engine rebuilder, or perhaps that fresh crate engine just landed in your driveway. You have a lot of cash invested in your car's engine, so how do you make sure you ...
Whether you just bought a lawn-ornament Jeep that hasn't run in years or you've neglected one of your own projects, your motor will need a little CPR and mouth-to-mouth to bring it back to life ...
Q: We have a 1973 camper with a 5.7L V8 engine that has fuel injection. We haven't been able to start the engine even though it turns over. Is it safe to spray ether starting fluid in the carburetor ...
Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...
While there's never an opportune moment for engine-starting issues, it's worth knowing what to do if they arise. Even the most reliable vehicles aren't immune to the whims of fate, so all a ...
Q: Recently in helping my elderly father-in-law start his Lincoln, I came upon a quandary. When jump-starting a vehicle, I know that decades ago it used to be useful to run the rpm up in the vehicle ...
PACCAR has patented a method for starting a vehicle’s engine that involves rotating the crankshaft while keeping the exhaust valves of the combustion chambers open before fuel injection. The engine ...