Vintage Auto Parts: Tips for Restorers and Repairers
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4 Useful Safety Features to Look For in 4-Post Wheel Aligner Lifts
If you want to install a 4-post wheel aligner lift in your garage, then you need to find the right product for the cars you'll work on. You also need to ensure that your lift has all the safety features you need. Which features are important? 1. Locking Systems A safe wheel aligner lift will have an on-board automatic locking system. These locks hold the ramp in place at each corner of the car at any point through its lift height.
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Top Signs You Need A New Pressure Plate for Your Truck
Do you drive a manual truck? The pressure plate is a significant component of the truck's clutch assembly, which acts as the connection between the transmission and your engine. It works alongside the clutch disc and the flywheel among other components to ensure smooth engagement and disengagement of the clutch when you shift gears. Just like other components that make up the clutch assembly, pressure plates are usually made to last.
My name is George. After working as a teacher for two decades, I retired, and now, my heart, hands and time are wrapped up in restoring a vintage car. I love it, and I want to share some of the minutia of that passion with others. My wife doesn't always want to hear about auto parts, but they are always on my mind. I want a place where I can share buying tips, restoration tips and repair tips, and this blog is the perfect place. I plan to write about my own restoration work as well as general info on auto parts. Thanks for reading.