Mechanical aspects of distributor service

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There are several things for an automobile repairperson to remember when working on the ignition distributor. Component parts include distributor caps, rotors, points, condensors, pickups and advance mechanisms. Each part must be inspected carefully and if repair or replacement is necessary, it should be done with precision so that nothing is damaged.

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Three Rs of radiator service: repair, recore or replace?

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Automobile radiator repair requires careful analysis of the radiator's age and the seriousness of the repairs needed. In general, if a radiator is between 2 and 3 years old, a recore or repair is probably best. Between 3 and 6 years, a judgment must be made, and if the radiator is older than 6 years, replacement is often the best move.

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Click fix: hydraulic valve lifters are easier to understand and service than you may think

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The hydraulic valve lifter in automobile engines is a small hydraulic cylinder which serves to ensure quiet valve train operation and proper metering of engine oil. Although the valve lifter is the most precisely engineered equipment in the engine, it is relatively easy to understand and service.

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