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Project Mudslinger: Block Damage
 Because we scuffed a rod bearing,...  Because we scuffed a rod bearing, Yates decided the best thing to do was replace all of them. This, of course, means rechecking all the tolerances against the crank just like it is a brand new assembly. |  (See Previous Image's Cap...  (See Previous Image's Caption) |  We probably could have gotten...  We probably could have gotten away with reinstalling the rings, but it's much simpler to replace them now, rather than later. Yates uses a standard tension set in ours because we are more concerned with engine longevity than squeezing every last drop of power out of it. |  Before bolting on the head...  Before bolting on the head and degreeing in the crank, Yates confirms the number one cylinder is at TDC. |  A single overhead cam engine...  A single overhead cam engine is fairly easy to set the advance. After confirming the deck of the head is dead level, set an angle finder across the lobes (intake and exhaust angled up). Zero degrees of advance is when the angle finder is level. To advance the cam two degrees, simply rotate the cam until the angle finder reads two degrees. |  Here's our new engine, all...  Here's our new engine, all belted up and just about ready to go. Johnson's new pulleys are quite a bit smaller than our previous set, reducing a little more weight. |
Toyota Tacoma Research
When shopping for a new car take a look at the Toyota Tacoma. The 2010 Tacoma goes for a suggested retail price of $24,595.00. It has had 4 vehicle recalls, which can give you an idea about its reliability. You may also be interested in the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Dodge Viper.
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Project Mudslinger: Shoehorn, Please!
Weve all heard big things often come in small packages. Yes, we know its a cliché about as old and tired as Grandmas mint-green Buick grocery-getter, but there is a kernel of...
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Project Mudslinger: All Caged In
Theres a great story about how Elvis Presley made an unannounced visit to then President Nixon in 1970. Im not sure how much is fact and how much is myth, but the story goes that Nixon...
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Project Mudslinger: Toil And Trouble
Before Project Mudslinger had cross-threaded its first nut on a bolt, we spent a lot of time gathering information from everyone we could find with racing experience. What are we going to need? How...
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