N2Performance.com has teamed with Wells Racing Engines to provide our readers troubleshooting, maintenance and/or engine building tips. The tips are intended for those whose bottom line objective is improved vehicle performance and reliability.

Tech Tips 1

Locating Oil Screen Pick-Up
Finding Elusive Vacuum Leaks
Diagnosing a Clogged or Partially Restricted Exhaust
Identifying Restricted Radiator Cores
Diagnosing for Leaking Cylinder Head Gaskets
Tracing Air Flow Around Air Scoops or System Inlets
Diagnosing “Noisy” Serpentine Belts



Tech Tips 2

Installation of Steel Bolts into Aluminum Parts
Driveability Problems with ECM-equipped Cars
Identifying Cylinder Mis-fire on Racing Engines
Camshaft Break-in
Plug Wires
Warm Up Engine
Jetting Alcohol Engines
Adjustable Timing Lights
Adjusting Valves with Perma-Locks
Valves with Stud Girdles



Tech Tips 3

Mechanical Roller Lifters
Disassembling an Engine
More on Disassembly
Numbering Lifters
Installing a Roller-Timing Chain Set
When Changing Cam Degree
Main and Rod Caps
Aftermarket Rods
Install Crank and Cam with Gear in the Block
Oil Pan Clearance
Valve Replacement