by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Carburetor Tech
If your classic car surges while cruising or stalls when hot, chances are you’re dealing with a fuel system issue. Before reaching for fuel system “cleaners” like Seafoam, remember: those products can sometimes cause more trouble than they solve—especially in older...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips, El Camino
Stop Going Red! Fix Your Car, Not Just Your Reaction Time After weeks of anticipation, I made the trip to the CDR Bracket Finals at MOKAN Dragway—and promptly redlighted myself out of contention. Six red lights in eight passes! At first, I thought I just needed to...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Garage, Tools
Welding might look intimidating, but anyone can learn it quickly—including my son. When he picked up the welder for the first time, he was nervous—worried about mistakes, wasting metal, and those bright, hot sparks. But like any new skill, the magic starts with simple...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Electrical
How to Repair Critter-Damaged Wiring: Saving My Wife’s Car from Squirrel Shenanigans If you’re working on cars long enough, you’ll eventually face the dreaded wiring harness repair. Whether it’s from accident, age, rub-through, or—as in my recent misadventure—critters...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
Why Raising Tire Pressure Cured My Traction Woes at US 36 Raceway If you’ve spent any time chasing traction at the drag strip, you know there’s no such thing as a “magic number” for tire pressure. At a recent bracket event at US 36 Raceway—a quirky outlaw track with...
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