How to Correct Heavy Steering Display Group Article Icon Article Old, balding or incorrect tyres can make for heavy steering on a classic car – and correct pressures are important too. Note that radials are usually inflated by about 3-5psi... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Lap in Valves Display Group Article Icon Article The valves' job is to open to let fuel mixture in and exhaust gas out – but also to seal perfectly when closed so everything's kept firmly inside the combustion... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Stuck Clutch Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic car has been laid up for a long time, there is a chance that the clutch may have ‘stuck’. The friction disc is held tightly between the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Exhaust Assembly: Grease or Paste? Display Group Article Icon Article It’s a question the SkillShack with Practical Classics team are often asked: when assembling a new exhaust, should you use an assembly paste or copper grease? Well, exhaust paste expands... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Steering Wobble Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic car steering wobbles, first check the condition of the wheels and tyres. They may be slightly distorted. Replace the tyres if they’re old irrespective of tread depth.... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Spark Plug Cash Saver Display Group Article Icon Article Did you know?... Spark plugs can last far longer than the stated service intervals suggest. In fact, if the engine’s running correctly they can last almost indefinitely. Check the gaps... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Distributor Maintenance Check Display Group Article Icon Article It’s important to keep the cam in your distributor lightly lubricated to prevent premature wear of the heal of your points. A light smear of grease is best, unless there... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Inertia Seat Belt Problem Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic car seat belt is reluctant to pay out, the inertia reel of the belt may be sitting at the wrong angle. It has two elements. One triggers... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Brake Bleeding Fault Finder Display Group Article Icon Article If you’re having trouble bleeding your classic car brakes, there’s a possibility that the nipples are open too far. A quarter-turn should be more than enough. If it’s still drawing... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Starter Motor Testing Display Group Article Icon Article If your starter motor is refusing to turn your engine over, first check the battery has sufficient charge and is in god condition. Next, scrutinise the ends of both battery... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How It Works: Twin Cylinder Brake Master Cylinder Display Group Article Icon Article The principle of operation of a twin-circuit master cylinder is as follows: The pedal pushrod pushes the first piston, pressuring the first circuit. This pressure is equal throughout the system... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Check Classic Car Brakes Display Group Article Icon Article One of the best ways to preserve classic car brakes is to use the car on a regular basis. Mechanisms move around, cylinders scrape themselves clean, friction surfaces de-rust themselves... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Tips for Classic Car Starting Problems Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic is reluctant to start, here are some top tips on how to get it going. Get an assistant to pull the choke out. Look underneath the carburettors... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Revive a Smelly Classic Car Heater Display Group Article Icon Article A festering ventilation system is a real health risk, and if yours smells dank and musty when switched on, it’s something well worth combatting. It's possible that at some point... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Remove Silt from a Classic Car Display Group Article Icon Article If the cooling passages of your classic are clogged with silt, it can lead to hot spots in the block and potentially cause catastrophic failure. If you don’t want to... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Loosen a Distributor Display Group Article Icon Article Question: Do you have any suggestions for loosening a distributor fitted to the cast-iron engine of my Triumph GT6? I fitted an Aldon Ignitor electronic ignition to the car and... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Improving Fuel Flow Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic is having difficulty drawing fuel, it can manifest in symptoms from not starting to regular cutting out particularly under load as fuel runs out in the carburettor... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Give Your Brakes a Post-lay-up Health-check Display Group Article Icon Article Sometimes, a braking system just requires a few miles' use to regain its function after a winter lay-up. We strongly advise, though, that it’s visually inspected for fluid leaks and... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Get Better Brakes by Fitting a Brake Servo Display Group Article Icon Article In certain circumstances, a brake servo can be a great upgrade for a classic car. However, many people use an aftermarket brake servo as a sticking plaster solution to mask... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Checks to Make When Your Car Won’t Start When Warm Display Group Article Icon Article Question: My 1973 1200 Beetle will start perfectly from cold but sometimes if the engine is warm it is as though the battery has gone flat and the engine simply... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Tyres Checks for Selling Your Classic Car Display Group Article Icon Article Never underestimate the importance of good wheels and rubber, especially when buying and selling. The wheels and tyres may not be in the eye-line but they constitute a significant percentage... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
What to Check When Your Classic Car Is Losing Water Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic is losing water, the first thing to check is underneath to see if it’s escaping through a perished hose or water pump gasket. If it isn’t you... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Cure Starting Problems Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic is reluctant to start, here are some top tips on how to get it going. Get an assistant to pull the choke out. Look underneath the carburettors... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
What to Do If Your Classic Car Loses Water Display Group Article Icon Article If your classic is losing water, the first thing to check is underneath to see if it’s escaping through a perished hose or water pump gasket. If it isn’t you... View Content Arrow Forward Icon