In the final class of our course on classic car electrics, Ed teaches you about the ignition system on your car. He discusses the two halves of the ignition system, explains how the system is wired to the rest of a car, and then shows you how to trace faults.
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22:15Basic Engine Servicing Top Tips
First things first in basic engine maintenance on a classic car are some simple tips for servicing the engine. There are a number of components on a car’s engine that require regular inspection and scheduled replacements.
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1:58How to Decoke Your Classic’s Engine – Introduction
Any capable restorer of classic cars ought to know how to decoke an engine. Over time the engine on a classic car becomes backed up with carbon, which causes the efficiency of said engine to drop. When enough carbon builds up, it might be time to decoke the engine–but how do you know whether it’s the right time?
Throughout this course, Danny and Ed will teach you some of the basic tips any car restorer needs to correctly maintain cylinder heads and gaskets, focusing on how to decoke an engine once the head has been removed.
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10:48Classic Wiring Tools – How to Join Two Wires
Discover the basic set of tools you’ll need to complete a number of electrical jobs on your classic car. Ed Hughes introduces these necessary tools and then demonstrates the quick methods he uses to join two wires.
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18:01How and When to Remove a Cylinder Head – Top Tips
There are multiple reasons why you’d need to remove the cylinder head from the engine of your classic car. Ed Hughes teaches you what to look for when deciding whether to remove the head, and then demonstrates the proper technique for doing so.
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