Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can become one with the cylinder head. Fortunately, it's possible to repair damaged threads instead of scrapping the head.
good plug wires are absolutely essential for reliable ignition performance and trouble-free operation. A bad spark plug plug wire may create so much resistance that the voltage never reaches the plug, or a break in the insulation may allow the spark to arc to ground. Either way, a bad plug...
Asenginesand their electronics become more complex, one of the few things left to hobbyists and auto enthusiasts who like a little grease under their fingernails is the ability to change theirspark plugs. Although just about every other car repair out there takes a code reader and a college d...
CB radios still offer two-way communication on a budget. This Fix-It Guide on CB radio repair tells how a CB radio works, what often goes wrong, how to identify a CB radio problem, and what parts and tools you will need to perform a few simple CB radio repairs. It then gives instru...
A sporadic popping sound from the engine is a sure sign of a misfire. The probable culprit is a frayed spark plug wire or a damaged plug tip that connects to the wire. This can also cause your vehicle to jerk or hesitate when you accelerate. You should watch out for the symptoms. (Ph...
Install the spark plug into the threaded insert and tighten. by C.L. Rease Stripped and broken threads are a fact of life in auto repair. Even if the threads are damaged beyond a simple re-tap, the mounting hole can still be fixed and reused. Helicoil inserts allow you to replenish the...
How to Repair a Lawn Mower Engine.: In this instructable I will show you how to repair a lawn mower engine, and how to finally kill those gremlins which have been lurching in its bowels. Of course there is now way I can tell you every single problem that
Worn out plugs can also seize the cylinder head and break it, costing an expensive repair job. Worn out plugs cause several problems. (Photo Source: Pixabay) Even if your vehicle has extended-life spark plugs, checking them at every 30,000 miles is a good practice. As you have to repl...
Ground the spark plug wire (s) against the engine to prevent it from starting during lawn mower maintenance.Step 4: Remove the cutting deck and batteryRemove the cutting deck. Instructions for removing the cutting deck can be found in your Operator's Manual in the "Service" section. Then ...
Inside your house, the electric charge moves in a large circuit, which is composed of many smaller circuits. One end of the circuit, the hot wire, leads to the power plant. The other end, called the neutral wire, leads to the ground. Because the hot wire connects to a high energy ...