A properly tuned engine is an incredible mix of components all moving in harmony. Air, fuel, and metal all working together to produce that precious magic we gearheads call torque. A critical factor ...

Before the implementation of hydraulic lifters to keep the engine's valves in proper working order, regular adjustment was required to maintain the critically necessary clearance in the valvetrain.

It's a skill that every hot rodder should know by heart. It can also be one of the more confusing aspects of engine assembly. We're talking about setting valves. In this story, we'll show you a very ...