Parts Spotting

Before the Barrel Comes Off: A November Piston Checklist for the Damp-Garage Rebuild

Dark by half four, condensation on the inside of the shed roof, and a winter's worth of engine work ahead. Before you lift a single barrel, run through this piston-focused inspection routine so the parts you send to the machine shop are the right ones, and the ones you put back are properly protected.

Nov 8, 2026

Biscuit-Tin Treasures: Sifting Good Hepolites from Autojumble Shelf-Fillers

Not every piston under a trestle table is a bargain. Here is what to look for in a Hepolite, what to walk away from, and the questions that separate a usable set from garage sculpture.

Nov 7, 2026