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Hello, I am in the middle of overhauling a Ford 351W marine engine. I am using all stock components (low 8.4:1 compression ratio and stock marine cam). I am considering using the Total Seal Gapless second ring kit. This engine will need to run a ski boat well but also spend a lot of time at...

I am getting ready to replace the timing belt and tensioner and pulleys. I am looking at Rock Auto for timing belt replacement kits that include the belt, pulleys and tensioner. There are Contitech, Continental, Dayco and GMB brands available on Rock Auto. Of these available brands, which is...

About three years ago, I bought a set of Firestone Winterforce tires brand new from a tire store, mounted and balanced for my Toyota pickup. My pickup had vibration right from the start. I took my pickup back to the tire store for correction. Same result. Took it back a second time and the tire...

I want to apply to take the tests to become an A&P mechanic. I have been working on airplanes on a part time basis for more than 20 years while I worked as a commercial pilot. I have looked at FAR Part 65 and some advisory circulars about what documentation is required to prove that one has...

I just received this sample today of a recently purchased gallon from Walmart. I was unable to find a sample of this old spec oil online. I was really curious to see how much detergent/dispersant, phosphorus and zinc was in this oil. Enjoy.

Hello, I was unable to find a VOA on the Rotella T5 syn-blend 15w40 oil, so I sent a recently purchased sample for analysis and sharing. I hope to have another analysis of Rotella T-1 straight 30 weight in the next day or so.

Hello, I am wondering if any improvements have been made to VII's with respect to combustion chamber deposits. I was reading an engineering manual of piston aircraft engines by Jon Schwaner, who mentioned the shearing of VII's but also mentioned that VII's have shown increased combustion...

Hello, This is my first post on BITOG other than the test posts. I am getting ready to put various lawn mowers, boats and other seasonal equipment away for the winter. I have been trying to evaluate good gasoline stabilizers from bad. I am fortunate to have ethanol free gas available...