Remove the fuel tank support brackets then support the fuel tank with the floor jack. Remove the bolts mounting the fuel tank. Once the bolts are removed, have a helper slowly let the jack down while you support the sides of the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel. Even if you ha...
Connect the bottom line to the filter. Slide on till it clicks in place. Step 4 Connect the negative terminal on the battery. Tighten the gas cap back on to the fuel tank nozzle. This will help to pressurize the fuel system. Step 5 Start the car to ensure the fuel is circulating smoo...
It may seem hard to believe that two different cultures could invent roughly the same mechanical device. But the crossbow is really a logical improvement of the bow, which has existed since prehistory. Early bows were simply pieces of wood with their ends connected by a bowstring. Improvements ...
Historical weapon enthusiasts John Haldon and Maurice Byrne devised a hypothetical apparatus consisting of a bronze pump to pressurize the oil, a brazier to heat the oil and the nozzle, encased in bronze and mounted on a swivel. This apparatus was utilized to launch Greek fire at enemy vessels...
The main engines provide the remainder of the thrust (29 percent) to lift the shuttle off the pad and into orbit. The engines burn liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, which are stored in the external fuel tank (ET), at a ratio of 6:1. They draw liquid hydrogen and oxygen from the ET...
How to Replace a Brake System Master Cylinder: A Detailed GuideThe brake master cylinder is the most important part of the brake system and is used to pressurize the hydraulic brake caliper and wheel cylinders which apply pressure to the brake pads and shoes to help stop the car. When this...
With a robot refilling the tank, you no longer have to get out of your car in foul weather. (Courtesy of Fuelmatics) "Need" is such a touchy word. Do we "need" a new iPhone? Do we "need" an adorable sweater for the dog? Do we "need" a new hybrid crossover vehicle to rep...
Compressor - A pump that pressurizes refrigerant The cold side of an air conditioner contains the evaporator and a fan that blows air over the chilled coils and into the room. The hot side contains the compressor, condenser and another fan to vent hot air coming off the compressed refrigerant...
A refrigerator is one of the few appliances that runs continuously, day or night, keeping your food cold. Learn how to repair a refrigerator.
There are many ways to cook a meal in the backcountry: Learn the pros and cons of different types of backpacking stoves and fuels.