Along with top quality remanufactured longblocks for your domestic vehicle, we now have them for your import from ATK. ATK have achieved both QS-9000 and ISO 9001 certification levels, one of the few engine remanufacturers in the world to have done so.

There are over 150 processes involved in remanufacturing an ATK engine. Featured procedures include:

• Engine blocks magnafluxed, bored, precision-honed and mains line-honed
  
• Camshaft bearings line-bored for accurate center-to-center clearance
  
• Engine blocks and cylinder heads precision surfaced.
  
• Cylinder heads magnafluxed and machined for three-angle valve seats
  
• Crankshafts stress-relieved, precision ground and micro-polished
  
• Camshafts precision ground or replaced with new
  
• Each engine tested (most hot-run tested) for compression, oil pressure, oil leaks, engine noise and general operating condition before shipment.

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1. For maximum freeze protection antifreeze mixture should be:
A. half anti-freeze and half water;
B. pure antifreeze;
C. 70% anti-freeze, 30% water.

2. In the cooling system the thermostat:
A. controls engine temperature;
B. works the air conditioner;
C modulates the diodes.

3. A radiator cap is designed to:
A. keep water from sloshing out of the radiator;
B. keep the cooling system operating at a specified pressure;
C. last indefinitely.

4. A broken drive belt can cause:
A. overheating;
B. loss of power steering;
C. dead battery.

5. Cooling systems on many cars today:
A. have no water pump;
B. never need to be flushed;
C. are equipped with an electric fan on the radiator.

Answers to Cooling System Quiz: 1. (C) is correct, although a 50/50 solution is adequate for most climates, protecting to -34o F. Never use pure antifreeze. 2. (A) is correct. As stated above, a faulty thermostat, causing an engine to run too hot or too cold, can damage the engine. 3. (B) is correct. And when replacing the cap, be sure to install the right one for your vehicle. Pressure recommendations vary. 4. Because all three functions are dependent upon the drive belt (or belts) all three answers are correct. 5. (C) is correct. Quiz provided by the CarCare Council.

The age old battle of Ford vs. Chevy is raging strong in my household deep in the heart of Texas. I grew up a Chevy man through and through. Dad had a variety of Chevys while I was growing up, including a '65 Chevelle, '61 and '62 Corvettes, '55 and '57s plus many Chevy trucks, he passed his love for them on to me. In the late 90's, I decided I wanted to restore a first generation Camaro and came across a '68 SS 396. It was literally a basket case with the car completely disassembled and in baskets, boxes and crates. Still, it was an original big block, 4 speed car and I couldn't pass it up. It took me two years to bring her back, but boy is she back. I wish I knew then what I know now about Rock Auto!

The wife grew up with affection for Mustangs. She was a coupe fan and I told her the only Mustang I would ever consider would be a Fastback, which she despised. A friend offered up a '64-1/2 convertible and the better half and I agreed it would be a good compromise so a Ford finally found it's way into my garage. The car sports the original 260 c.i. engine and 3 speed. I lacked a PCV valve to complete the engine work and over the course of several weeks, none of the local parts chain stores could help me locate one. That is when I did an Internet search and found RockAuto. You guys had the right part and it was delivered within a few days and fit perfect. Thanks! As I bring her back, plans for the ragtop include a T5 transmission conversion, front suspension mods, new wheels and tires, an all new pony interior and new Caspian Blue paint. Once she is done the wife will have her Ford and as for me, well I'll just keep driving my Chevy Camaro. After all, I may have to work on them there Fords, but I don't have to drive one!

Kelly in Texas