Archive for the ‘Automotive Information’ Category

Aftermarket Accelerator / Throttle Cable Fitment Problems on 6.2L Diesels

Saturday, March 21st, 2015

  Many people have found the cable sold in parts stores for 1980’s Chevy and GM 6.2L diesel powered vehicles does not fit correctly. Both the Pioneer CA8503 cable and the ATP Y270 cable claim to be the correct fit for the application, but will not allow the throttle to fully close.The image below shows the aftermarket cable […]

Dodge Ram A/C Drain Line Installation

Sunday, September 21st, 2014

The second generation Dodge Ram drains condensate from the air conditioning from a 1″ long horizontal drain tube that sticks through the firewall. This causes water to run down the firewall and constantly soak the firewall insulation, firewall, and suspension links. Additionally, this can lead to water draining back through the firewall and cause the […]

K5 Blazer Windshield & Rear Side Glass Removal / Install / Leak Repair

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

The windshield and glass in the topper sides of my cucv (k5 blazer) has always leaked when it rained. I just repainted the floors to prevent them from rusting and decided it was time to reseal the glass so it no longer leaks into the floors. Removing and installing the glass in any of the […]

Dodge Ram Door Buzzer Disconnect

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Many people find the door buzzer on 2nd gen dodge rams extremely annoying. It comes on for anything from leaving the keys in the ignition with the door open to leaving the headlights on. I wanted to get rid of the key in the ignition warning, but keep the headlight warnings and other buzzer functions […]

Onboard Power Inverter

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Install a 120V power inverter in your car or truck to have household power wherever you go.

Stanadyne DB2 Fuel Injection Pump

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The Stanadyne DB2 rotary distributor pump has a single pumping element that feeds all injectors. The high pressure pumping action is carried out in a single barrel, which houses two opposing plungers operated by two rollers. These plungers are pushed together by a cam ring with internal lobes acting on the rollers and it is this action that pressurizes the fuel.

Blazer Radio Install

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Installing a 1/2 face modern style radio in a pre 90’s blazer.

Blazer Quick Release Door Pins

Friday, June 5th, 2009

How to make quick release door hinge pins to make door removal and installation a breeze.

Homemade alarm for your truck or car

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

This is a cheap way to put an alarm on your car or truck without spending alot of cash and can be done in 30 to 45 minutes. First, you need to find an old car alarm horn. Lots of cars already have unused ones under there hoods already but if not They can be […]

GM 14 bolt swap into a 1/2 ton chassis

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

This is a common swap done by many in the 4×4 world to beef up there 1/2 ton or c-clip axles. Other than the larger and beefier ring and pinion the major benefit of this swap is the full floating axles. The difference is that when a c-clip axle breaks the axle will slide out […]

How to Correctly Tie Safety Wire

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Different patterns for using safety wire.

Hot Rod and Rat Rod Burnouts

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Some burnout videos from a cookout a while back.