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I've used my Phoenix reverse bleeder with good results but I have a question I haven't heard answered. I built a whole brake system on a home built car and with Wilwood components everything worked good. I had a Land rover that blew a line. I replaced all of the brake lines and bled them by...

I just bought a Snap ton torque wrench at a flea market. I was wondering how to go about dating it. I know the logo is an older style and was curious. Also it seems to line up with my digital torque wrench but I was wondering, do truck dealers have a tester to check calibration? Also if its off...

I'm in process of adding a PCV valve to my Cobra valve covers, I had a friend mill slots off and install the grommet and valve. Now I'm trying to fabricate a baffle. There were already posts on underside so I've tapped them and fabbed a plate but I'm wondering what to use to retain the...

I am going to need to torque fasteners in both directions and am told that some torque wrenches will only torque in one direction. Any experience with this? I have a Snap on tech angle digital but have never tried to torque in counterclockwise direction. Any chance of damage? Any recommendations?

I'm building a completely new dash and have used led bulbs for oil pressure, turn signal indicators and hi-beams. The problem I'm having is with the hit beam indicator light. It lights up really bright when his beans are on but on low beams its still lit albeit slightly dimmer. Would a resister...

I'm trying to secure wiring harnesses to the back side of my fiberglass dash. I was thinking about 1/2" aluminum tubing pieces adhered to dash to run harness thru but need advice about adhesives. I'm also going to have to bond the floor panels (also fiberglass) and firewall to underside of the...

I'm building a kit car and am in the final assy. stages. I have everything painted and powdercoated and it seems like every time I touch it, I'm marring something. Specificly installing front (Heidts tubular mustang 2) suspension. I'm trying to install springs. I used a spring compressor (marred...

Has anyone found any solar powered l.e.d. lites? I just built a storage bldg a ways from house/garage. I didn't run power because of distance and cost but I'm thinking a couple of solar powered l.e.d. lights might fill the bill. The bldg is 28' x 16' and I'm hoping I'll only need light when I...

What is used over plywood under metal roofing? I've been told a rubber film over plywood. I've also been told that this causes the screws to rust off.