12 Volt Wiring Gauge Requirements at specific Amps for Automotive Electrical Systems … To choose an adequate wire gauge, determine the amp draw (amperage) that the wire circuit will carry. Then measure the distance […]
Project CJ-7 – A few Project & Garage TipsOver the years I have been asked by people who are going to undertake a rebuild of a Jeep, what I might suggest to help get the project […]
On and Off Road Driving Tips GENERAL PRINCIPLES VEHICLE PREP AND MAINTENANCE ON-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT GENERAL PRINCIPLES Even if you never take your 4×4 off-road, you’ll be glad you […]
Thinking about taking off on an off-road adventure? Whether you’re heading down an old logging trail or into the outback, preparation for the trip should start long before you set the navigation system to route you […]
Things to THINK about When Wiring Accessories…When wiring anything in your vehicle that draws heavy current such as high powered offroad lights or audio amplifiers, there are a few things to consider. Number one, make sure […]
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Exploding Clutch – Why you should not coast down-hill with a disengaged clutch! Greetings: I wanted to share with you an experience of mine with an off-road vehicle recently. I […]
Using the Light Emitting Diode otherwise know as the LED in your vehicle LED lights are fast becoming the light source of choice in many applications. There are good reasons for this. LED lights consume about 10th […]
Sometimes one tow strap is not long enough to reach from the recovery vehicle to the stuck vehicle and it’s necessary to combine multiple tow straps into one long length. So how do you do […]
The 3,000 mile myth refers to a common belief that all cars should have their motor oil changed at least every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) to maintain their car engine correctly. Efforts are under way […]
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips … %#$@&!!*@ …and then a stream of obscenities followed…Inevitably it happens. You’re wrenching away, working hard at a project when the wrench slips under full torque and comes to […]
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Over the years I have been asked by people who are going to undertake a rebuild of a Jeep, what I might suggest to help get the project […]
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Manufacturer Tech Tip: How Do You Clean Your Aluminum Intake Manifold? — Most intake manifolds are manufactured from a sand cast process utilizing 808 aluminum alloy and have […]
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Working Under a VehicleWhen you are crawling under a vehicle to maintain to repair something, it’s not always easy to be elevated on one of those wheeled dollies […]
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Stickers that don’t Stick – Using Magnets to adhere Stickers … Here’s an idea for people who want to use a sticker but don’t like the idea of permanently […]
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