Correct valvetrain geometry is critical to ensure trouble-free operation of an engine, especially during high-rpm operation. When building a new engine, many people simply reuse the original pushrods ...

Measure twice, cut once. That’s sound advice, though no guarantee you won't measure wrong twice. Some measuring errors occur before the ruler is in hand, while interpreting plans. Other errors spring ...

This may feel like specialist information, but for serious engine builders and home mechanics with a project themselves, checking the pushrod length may be a pain in the neck, but it’s worth doing.

Forget hunting for a tape measure or a protractor. Use your Android phone camera and sensors to handle different types of measurements easily.