LS1 crankshaft runout is checked at the No. 3 center main journal with a dial indicator. Learn how to measure crankshaft straightness, identify excessive runout, and determine whether an LS crank may be bent before assembling the short block.
Diesel torque makes towing look easy, but payload, tongue weight, hitch setup, and trailer sway can turn a simple trip into an expensive mistake. Our DIY guide explains ten towing problems every truck owner should understand before hooking up.
An LS1 crankshaft can look usable while hiding structural damage. Learn how magnetic-particle inspection helps reveal crankshaft cracks and why a cracked LS crank should be replaced.
Learn which way the **LS1 connecting-rod chamfer should face**, why it must clear the crankshaft journal fillet, and how correct rod orientation helps prevent clearance problems during LS1 engine assembly.
Learn how to install car camera mounts correctly, choose between single and triple suction cup rigs, prevent vibration, protect your vehicle's paint, and capture better automotive footage with GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras.