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And hopefully the trials and tribulations of Bloo Twuck are too. No, Not done yet. BUT,,, Everything is back in place with the exception of welding the exhaust (which IS back in place, just not welded.) Even repaired a couple of broken wires found. BUT bytime I was at that point, daylight was fading, and … Continue reading Christmas day is a wrap,,,

It's cold in the desert come December,,, And being a small time repair shop in the middle of said desert makes for lots of think time. Living near the witches of Amboy Crater, on the National Trails highway, that really isn't much of a highway,,, Well, live moves at a much slower pace than nearer … Continue reading Christmastide

Everything torqued, lubed and final check b4 uphill climb https://youtube.com/shorts/TYdSTsQvo38?si=KbuFRWMv124uyWQV might be tighter than I'm used to, but she moves. Preload is around 55ftlbs now. onward! (note: I did need to continue some hand fitting today as the tolerances were TOO TIGHT. Saw a couple places on the bearing that were 'dry' of lube when … Continue reading Nowhere near done, but good tidings (late update)

a life I know and loved. Orvan Taurus illuminates the backstage a bit in this little post its not the faces in the news that keep the wheels on and turning. Nopes, they usually are part of the problems,,, Its the little guy, the quiet ones, the un-thanked ones, the ones who get cursed at … Continue reading Behind the scenes

Kinda late in the day, but wanted to let y'all in on me plans. I have Plastigauge now,,, red and green strips. $9 from local Napa,,, Can't complain, enough to do all the mains and two types 'just in case' (and for laters as needed if needed.) I have ZERO events lined up for tomorrow, … Continue reading Pre-Christmas Eve post

I did a thing,,, I set up the scan tool as an observer,,, tracking various points across the spectrum of what the ECM uses to figure itself out. Then drove for DedKow for Mama,,, average 115ftlbs of torque to maintain highway speeds,,, Shift points all looked good (my problem is fuel/power, causing the trans to … Continue reading Update to ‘layin’ low’ post

I could be down at Da's workin' on Bloo,,, Fact is, I don't want to get started on that until I absolutely have several days to do my thing. And my new 'toy' came in today. I say toy because right now I am playing with it: gotta learn how to use this new-fangled flabbernastywhutchamacallitz,,, … Continue reading Short day, layin’ low