Repair, Recondition and Restore
The included video illustrates a recent repair to my compact New Holland tractor front loader. While using the tractor last week to move snow, I noticed the loader was flexing and twisting in an unusual fashion. Upon inspection, I discovered Continue reading Compact Tractor Loader Arm Repair
I’m a true believer in using electrolysis to remove rust, particularly for items that have a lot of cracks and crevices, such as fuel tanks. This article was written several years ago for a popular vintage motorcycle site, and I Continue reading Electrolysis in Action
The attached YouTube video describes a recent project I completed for a friend – a Honda self-propelled lawn mower engine swap. The original engine seized, probably due to an oil-related failure. The mower’s owner found a good deal on a Continue reading Honda Lawn Mower Engine Swap
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
Imbedded in this post is the video of the first-start of the Honda SL70. The bike actually started relatively easily, but required a little adjusting to settle down to a nice, smooth idle.
This temporary fuel tank is something I’ve needed for sometime. I’ve tried using spare motorcycle tanks, which I thought would be ideal, but they just didn’t work out for one reason or another. I decided to rethink the whole thing Continue reading Temporary Fuel Tank