Tech Q&A for January, 2026

Q:  Last year I needed to replace the head gasket and I did so using a “premium” type. The graphite one with the red silicone stripes. Afterwards I read everywhere that they have a bad reputation and almost always fail.  After installation I retorqued about 9 times until the values held consistently. I have driven […]

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Tech Q&A for October, 2025

Q:   I am trying to reduce/eliminate leaks under my 1930 deluxe coupe. Currently, my transmission leaks on both ends (front and back). I would like to install Mitchell’s “Real Deal Seals” but looking at my reverse idler shaft, it does not stick out past the rear of the housing, but is flush as pictured. In

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Tech Q & A for April, 2025

Q:  My 1931 Fordor started to develop a blown head gasket (coolant into the oil and  oil seepage between cylinders 2 and 3 on the driver side of the block). The motor ran smoothly, but it was time to address the problem.  I removed the set screw under the distributor’s body and found the distributor was

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