The Classic Mechanic

Welcome to The Classic Mechanic , the new web-based resource showing you how to get the most out of your classic car. Whether you drive a ...

If your classic was built - or at least designed - before 1960, there is a strong chance it will contain a combination of Imperial AF and Wh...

The Ignition Coil is the unit that generates the sparks to be sent to the plugs. They are quite robust units and rarely cause trouble, but ...

As the only easily removable component from within the combustion chamber, the humble spark plug is an invaluable aid in diagnosing running ...

Getting the ignition timing of your classic's engine right is a critical part of getting it to run properly. Get it wrong and you can ad...