Repair, Recondition and Restore
I was given this Honda snow blower by a friend, who indicated it had a couple of minor issues. The choke linkage wasn’t working and apparently there was a problem with stalling or bogging when actually used in snow. The Continue reading Honda HS621 Snow Blower
I saw this simple little spark plug gaping tool at my local big-box store the other day while I was browsing about. It was inexpensive, less than $2.00 so I picked it up. This gauge is two-sided, one being imperial Continue reading Spark Plug Gaping Tool
I’m a big fan of spray brake cleaner for general cleaning or degreasing, especially on carburetors and recessed areas of equipment. In fact, I rarely use carburetor cleaner, I prefer brake cleaner for almost everything. I find brake cleaner does Continue reading Plastic Safe Degreaser/Cleaner
This is another oldie-but-goodie technique to achieve a smooth finish when using common spray can paint. I thought this was method was pretty well-known, but I occasionally run into folks that have never heard of it. Warning: This is one Continue reading Smooth Finish from Off-the-Shelf Spray Paint (“rattle can” paint)
I remember exactly where I learned this little tip, from auto mechanics school many years ago. The instructor was very deliberate in ensuring all the students understood how to properly install a cotter pin when used with a castle nut. Continue reading Cotter Pin – Proper Installation w/Castle Nut