Autos, Motorcycles & Planes: Page 38

Learn how to start a stick shift car, in this short video.

In this video you will learn how to make a basic paper hot air balloon . Great for kids and a nice way to pass your time with them.

In this motorcycle repair video series, learn from motorcycle mechanic Mario Rossi how to change the sprocket and chain on a street bike.

This video shows you how to find the initial timing of your motor, with or with out a top dead center whistle. You need to know your firing order and distributor rotation direction.

This section of "Final Assembly" of an engine covers installing your distributor. This can be tricky. The distributor gear has to meet the cam gear and connect with the oil pump drive shaft. Take your time and you'll get it.

This video explains part of the final assembly of a motor when you install the camshaft. You will need all of your cam bearings installed first. You will need moly lube on the distributor drive gear and all of the lobes of your cam. To avoid a mess only do one section of lobes at a time and rest the cam on a journal to lube the next section. It should be freely rotating after installation.

When you're ready to remove the pistons, start with the rod caps. You'll also get to see the crankshaft, rod bearings and journals for the first time and inspect them for damage as they come out. Great tips on protecting the cylinder bore while removing the pistons and connecting rods.

Well, I've had a bit of a clear out and sold an accident damaged Triumph t595 Daytona motorcycle, a dilapidated Austin Healy Sprite and I swapped a Velocette MAC for an almost brand new Triumph Bonneville. With the other money I acquired I've bought a Watsonian Palma sidecar to put the kids in! I now need to fit the two together.

This is the first of what will surely be a long and detailed series on operating the F-15 Eagle in the simulator Lock-On: Flaming Cliffs. This first one introduces you to the Eagle's radar with off and Range-While-Search modes and their symbology.

In this auto repair video series, learn about installing a Chevy engine from Doug Jenkins. Doug and his highly trained staff of expert mechanics will demonstrate how to install a Chevrolet engine in a Ford T-Bird.

In this series of car repair videos, our automotive expert tells you how to diagnose and repair a differential leak. Doug Jenkins talks you through the entire process, beginning with how to rack your car and how to remove wheels, brake drums and axle in the course of removing the differential.

In this series of home car repair videos, our expert mechanic takes you through each step of repairing your valve cover gaskets. He demonstrates how to remove and replace valve cover hoses, spark plug wires and ultimately the gasket itself.

In this video series you'll learn basic brake fluid maintenance and how to change the brake fluid on your vehicle. Expert mechanic Jon Olson walks you through the process step-by-step, explaining how your braking system functions, how to fix a simple leak in your brake line and how to check your brake fluid and tell when it has gone bad. He also explains how to bleed your brakes in easy-to-follow steps, including using a bleeder wrench to loosen and tighten the bleed.

In this short series, Nathan shows you everything you need to know about changing wiper blades. He shows you how to know when they need to be replaced, how to choose an new blade, how to install them and how to fix them.

Looking for some "handy" advice on motorcycle safety? Motorcycle Maven Jackie Nunes puts her finger on why gloves can help keep you safe on your next ride.

In this video series, learn from expert mechanic Nathan McCullough as he teaches and demonstrates how to tune-up a car and do a complete vehicle overhaul. Learn how to check your transmission fluid, air filter, power steering fluid, clutch fluid, brake fluid, radiator and coolant hose, drive belt; how to change your spark plugs and your distributor cap; how to replace your windshield wipers and washer solvent; how to check for tire wear; how to change your oil and check for leaks.

Got a dent that you don't want to take into a body shop to get fixed? Watch this tutorial to find out how to repair a dent without having to repaint your car.

In this do-it-yourself motorcycle maintenance course on video, learn how to fix and repair your hog, so that you can ride cross country without having to stop in at a mechanic. The ultimate riding experience is characterized by freedom and independence: to be in charge of your ride and in control of your bike. So get tips on tire and brake care, how to change motorcycle spark plugs, replace the air filter and change the oil, adjust the primary chain, and other common bike repairs you'll need to...

This series shows you how to take out an old stereo deck and speakers and replace them with new ones. So it's a nice series because it takes you through the entire process, from removing the old, to putting in the new, not just assuming you're starting with a gutted car.

In this series of diy car repair videos, our expert auto mechanic demonstrates the steps in repairing and maintaining the air conditioning system in your car.