Assembling an engine is a straightforward gig, but plenty of steps need to be taken prior to stuffing your choice of block with the latest aftermarket goods. One of the more important pre-assembly ...

When it comes to engines, finely balancing the rotating assembly is a step that is often overlooked. This is a shame because it can add smoothness, performance, and longevity to any engine. In this ...

A balancer is a piece of shop equipment that helps a technician ensure the tire/wheel assembly’s weight is even and balanced, so it rotates smoothly once mounted onto the vehicle. Once balance is ...

While cleaning out my garage recently, I came across several 5-gallon buckets of lead wheel weights sitting next to a manual tire machine and single-plane static balancer that served me well for ...