Parts machine gun.
Some mechanics are accused of using a parts cannon to fix a vehicle. This badge of dishonor comes from the habit of a person to do very little work finding…
Out of the mouths of babes.
I had a very pleasant lunch the other day with my eldest daughter.mainly just because I missed her and wanted to check on her.as usual she is doing well, winning…
Give Credit where Credit is Due.
I have to give a quick shout out to my local O'Reiley's Auto Parts. I have previously pointed out how inflated local auto parts stores prices are. I do realize…
Only Mostly Dead
Well that's awesome, I went out to go drive the truck and the battery is dead. It always seems to have a slow start like the battery is weak but…
It’s ALIVE!!!!!
When I finally got into the truck to start it I remembered the harness inside the passenger side dashboard. I quickly shoved them back into their plugs and realized that…
Officially out of parts
Friday I bailed from work at around 3 and got to wrenching. Things that got done from the list left over.... torque the vibration damper bolt to 70 ft lbs…
There is no after work…
Yesterday was a no truck day. I did manage to get the trash out before pickup, ride the stationary bike for all of 15 minutes, work 9 hours and then…
Independence day wrenching.
This morning I met some of my Bride's cousins, her Father is spending some time with us recuperating after a particularly nasty spell that put him in hospital for a…
Checking all the boxes
Right of the bat here is the list of what was left this morning torque the vibration damper bolt to 70 ft lbs Attach the wiring harness to the firewall…
Halfway through the year
I'm starting to think I should save working on vehicles to working on Fun, non-essential vehicles. The truck is my sole source of transportation, and I haven't bee able to…