Dio's Workshop

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

The sounds of removing metal in very small amounts,,,, Fred asked for details, and I provided him some, but after doing so, Figured, 'y'know self? Mehbe ya aughta post that,,," https://youtube.com/shorts/5zMV4dnGsgE?si=qaSvB-oINqY_KjIg Using a mill file (the cut of the teeth determines the style) https://youtube.com/shorts/bCYYjshUmxM?si=4gAaqAhyLQPK8dAT Showing use of an actual scraper, and no, I ain't doing … Continue reading scritch,scritch,scritch

More than a little tedious, but the emotion on the outside periphery is "Thats Good, but not good enough. Keep goin' " What's the Dio blabberin'bout? Hand fitting a Four bolt Main cap. (for the short attention span theater types, you can click off now,,, This is likely to be quite boring to some.) Yup, … Continue reading surprisingly satisfying

Back when I shared a home with another, we had some odd ways of calling the week, Sleep-in Satyrday, Nekid Sondays (the Dogs got to take their collars off and run 'nekid' , don't get your brain in a tizzy over it) Well, Sleep-in Satyrday here: I didnt, was up well before daybreak, but the … Continue reading Sleep-in Satyrdaze

Like, I'm up and gettin' ready for the J.O.B. and the brain doesn't focus on muscle memory actions,,, SO, it Thinks! One aspect I dislike about having a J.O.B. is the SCHEDULED interuptions,,, As in, get up, get ready, be on time, MAYBE have a work day online,,, But ya gotta interupt your life to … Continue reading gettin’ ready thoughts