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Ask The Editor: Fanning My Hot Engine

Ask The Editor:  Fanning My Hot Engine

Who needs liquid cooling anyway? Dear ATVC: After a lot of driving in this hot weather I notice my engine starts slower (but still starts and runs okay). So to help it out I’ve been putting 2 box fans right near the engine to help it cool after. I hadn’t thought about it but my […] More »

By: | September 30, 2019


Ask The Editors: Mojave Timing Blues

Ask The Editors: Mojave Timing Blues

Dear ATVC: I have a 1988 Kawasaki Mojave 250. When I set it on timing and try to kick it over, both intake and exhaust valves open when piston is returning to TDC. I’ve got it in a trade so I can’t really tell you the history behind it but all I know is that […] More »

By: | July 12, 2015



Ask The Editors: All About Cams

Ask The Editors: All About Cams

Dear ATVC: Sorry if this is a stupid but I have some questions about cams. What makes dual cams better than a single one and if they’re better why do some companies still make singles? Finally what is a “mild cam”? In its simplest, cams are used to open and close the intake and exhaust […] More »

By: | September 23, 2012



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