Ignition timing is easily the single most important tuning adjustment on an internal combustion engine and yet the concept of ignition curves continues to be elusive for many enthusiasts. Yet all it ...

To some, the intricacies of setting the ignition timing on an engine or changing a distributor may as well be black magic, while to others it's a procedure they know by heart, and as we took the ...

"It's not a heap, dad. It's a classic." That's harder to justify when your classic muscle car won't start. Nothing like a high-compression V8 combined with a battery that hasn't seen a charge for a ...

Getting your engine timing right can make the difference between a smooth, powerful ride and frustrating performance issues. From aligning timing marks to adjusting distributors or diesel injector ...

There's a tiny silver can on the side of most distributors that is easily the most misunderstood component of any distributor-based ignition system. Feared by many, and ignored by many more, the ...

Back in the days when (well mostly) men were men and women were women, cars and motorbikes were easy to service and even rebuild. Things to consider were mechanical rather than electronic and if you ...

From reading harmonic balancer marks to spotting crankshaft seal leaks, mastering engine timing and diagnostics can transform performance and prevent costly repairs. With the right tools and know‑how, ...

Like much in life, the difference between detonation and pre-ignition, and their effects, comes down to timing. Both refer to a situation when an engine's fuel/air mixture combusts at the wrong time, ...

Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines combine a diesel's torque and fuel efficiency with a gas engine's cleaner emissions. The HCCI technique has been a goal of automakers since the ...