Dio's Workshop

garblefabgelfrignfargin grrrrrrrrrrr That damned retaining ring on the pump assembly.  I thought GM had screwed the pooch back in the 90's with the ring that needed hammered into place,,, Boy oh boy was I wrong.  I'd almost prefer that set up to the newer design with a split ring,,,,    I managed to engage three of … Continue reading Fuelpump Daze

What follows may not be for all of my readers.  Fair warning, its loud and very heavy.   If that's your thing, Crank it up,,,, I'll fill in details on the other side. https://youtu.be/O9TbzHAQZ4I?si=_CDENPwiFMcJ_OQu The bass player is my nephew through Little Sis.  He was with LS when she stopped in to see the Da. And … Continue reading Had a bit of a suprise there, I did

back to the grindstones today,  or maybe I should say 'ridin' the lightning', since I play with electric to burn metal... A little bit of a conundrum on my part led to a short day.   Bossman said, 'copy that cantilever gate',,,   Ok,,, But,,,, Son of Bossman told me I was going to be building something … Continue reading Muhndaze funnies (and not so funny)

Gonna give a shout out to I don't know who, but much thanks for hitting the Zon links I have provided.  Quite a bit more 'kickback' this month than I have seen in a year.   Dunno who ya is, but muchos gracias! Layin' low this weekend and feelin' antsy as all get out.  Wanna get … Continue reading Sonday notta post post,,,

Most male 'murikans know the saying. Was going kayaking, 'ceptin' Buffalo decided otherwise.   Hard start issues,,  low fuel pump output.   Runs 'ok' once running,  but given that the pump has failed this far, its only a matter of days, hours,  minutes before total failure.  Id rather not be remote when that failure hits.  So, Dio … Continue reading Teats or tires

Takin' my own advice and working on getting rid of those negative vibes.    Part of that is reading 'Good news' things: most definttely steering clear of the Streams right now,,,, I've listed this book a time or five on this site, and if you haven't read it, I highly suggest doing so. (and yes, I … Continue reading Buildin’ the positivity

and that, actually, is how I feel right now.     Son of Bossman came by my house today. conversation ensued. I go back to the shop on Muhnday. and I even managed to get a little ahead on my monthly bills this pay week (seeing how I didn't know when the next was coming,,, I jumped … Continue reading At Ease, Marine!