Technical Articles | RanchoTransaxles.com

Quick Tip: Carrying a Spare Distributor, Ready-to-Run

Bob Clark — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:36:03 +0000

Most of us are wise enough to carry spare points, condenser, cap and rotor in order to perform roadside repairs...

Bob Clark — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:28:41 +0000

I mentioned earlier in this series that I intended to run a set of Porsche 356 Carrera wheel spacers on...

Bob Clark — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:11:25 +0000

Steam Cleaning I first developed an obsession for automotive cleanliness 20 years ago while working at an air-cooled VW shop....

Bob Clark — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:21:49 +0000

Most people do not know that Porsche recommended that you apply petroleum jelly to your anodized Fuch wheels a few...

Bob Clark — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:04:38 +0000

Ever turn the key to start the car and hear nothing? Most times the starter turns but sometimes there’s nothing....

Bob Clark — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:41:34 +0000

When setting the cam timing, I like to use white paint on the timing points, painting the teeth that are...

Bob Clark — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:12:44 +0000

After installing the Berg 5 transmission, I noticed that the gear location was difficult. When downshifting from 3rd into 2nd,...

Bob Clark — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:19:22 +0000

Replacing Leaking Pushrod Tubes Seals Oil leaks can be one of the most frustrating aspects of owning an older car....

Bob Clark — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:09:50 +0000

As noted in my earlier post, I wasn’t happy with the results, even though it was “correct”. So I stripped...

Bob Clark — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:18:41 +0000

In my continued efforts to “de-bling” my ’67 Beetle – grandma never looks right in neon roller skates – I...