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So, periodically we share some pictures of the "exceptional" stuff that comes in from other shops. Stuff that we have to take pics or no one would believe it. Here's the latest batch. We've got fuel pumps that are glued together, pistons that were dropped but installed anyway, missing hardware but they sent it anway, busted tools left in engines, and more!Violation of Hot Rod Rule #1 Hot Rod Rule #1: Whatever you do, don't burn to death.Well, its only flat on one side, I guess! Send it!Not …

Fall maintenance reminder for auto enthusiasts, gear heads and hotrodders! Carburetor guys! Drain your bowls when putting the car away. It only takes a minute. Don't be this guy.E85 guys! We would happily sell you a new fuel pump, filters, regulator, and injectors next spring but we highly recommend draining the corn fuel now instead. Everyone else: Check your antifreeze!Just remember, sometimes those cars sit for longer than intended when life gets in the way. A little bit of care goes a long …

So, you've heard people say it....the Chinese stuff is just as good, and does the same thing, for less money. You know deep down it isn't true, but they do a really good job of knocking stuff off, so it isn't always obvious. We've got a long string of customers who brought in cars with Chinese knock offs that didn't perform. Today, we're going to talk particularly about fuel system fittings, and how things that are supposedly the same spec, or superficially appear similar, aren't the same w …