If you don’t like the weather…
Just wait 5 minutes. so the saying goes. It is a phrase used all over the world and the US. It also happens to be true round here in TX.…
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
Woke up around 10:30 to pee for the 4th time. No I don't have a bladder or prostate problem. I have a drinking problem. Ever since I stopped drinking alcohol…
A thing called Progress
A very slow start to the weekend but in the end a LOT of progress was made. Friday should be the kickoff to knocking out a bunch of items from…
Chipping away at the block
Not sure if it is a question of motivation or a problem with time management or just that I am actually too busy. The issue is that I am not…
Plasma Cutting Table
I have wanted to build a plasma cutting table since the day I got the plasma cutter. I have used a variety of different objects to cut on, including the…
Welding @ the Shop
4 types of welding. Stick Welding (ARC) uses a sacrificial rod that melts into the joint, usually covered with an anti oxidizing coating that turns to gas with heat. MIG…
Betty’s new block teardown
Today I managed to remove the rest of the connecting rods, pistons and check all the bearings. Con Rod Bearing part number and pistons behind To figure out if the…