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Fuel Pump on the Nissan Urvan E23
I ran into a snag with the Fuel Pump on the Nissan Urvan E23, it started leaking, and I've been able to smell fuel for a few weeks now, but it was not until the engine started to run badly that I stopped and had a thorough search for the problem. I … [Continue reading] about Fuel Pump on the Nissan Urvan E23
Homelite Leaf Blower HBBL26VN (26cc)
I bought this little blower for $10 The diaphragm appears to be cooked, but I hope to get it going Homelite Leaf Blower HBBL26VN (26cc) Below is good example of how to replace the diaphragm https://youtu.be/D9jEmB0_7gs … [Continue reading] about Homelite Leaf Blower HBBL26VN (26cc)
Husqvarna Ride On Mower LTH 1742
Traveled up to Pomona to see this Husqvarna LTH 1742, it wasn't working so I took a chance on it, the chap I was buying it from was decent and honest and I felt fairly safe, he was not sure why it had stopped and thought it was the battery. I … [Continue reading] about Husqvarna Ride On Mower LTH 1742
Fixed and reassembled the BMW F650
Today I finally got the bike back together :) Managed to put the new oil seals in the front shocks :) Asked an intern a work to knock me out a "seal driver" on the 3D printer (solid print) with the dimensions taken from the seal, minus a little … [Continue reading] about Fixed and reassembled the BMW F650
Trailer Box Roof Cover Cap
I built this "Trailer Box Roof Cover Cap" because I needed to transport 6 people and their music equipment from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and back again. It was a bit of a mission, but I got it all done in time. First things first, I serviced the … [Continue reading] about Trailer Box Roof Cover Cap
Intake Air Hose Replacement
I noticed that the intake air hose between the Air Filter Box and the Carburettor had been repaired with tape, so I repaired the crack/tear in the rubber with by replacing the tape with 'Gorilla Tape', which lasted a few years. More recently I … [Continue reading] about Intake Air Hose Replacement
Yesterday I took a decision to buy a motorcycle
Yesterday ... I took a decision ... to buy a motorcycle ... an old one, to commute to work on. I desperately need an alternative to the Jeep, as its going to be out of action for a while this summer. And we do not have the space in our driveway to … [Continue reading] about Yesterday I took a decision to buy a motorcycle
Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for Mazda MPV or Tribute
Here here we go again, after a trip to Sydney in the pouring rain our Mazda MPV started to miss fire. This has happened previously, and so I knew where to start solving the problem. Even so I pulled over at a Service Station three quarters of the way … [Continue reading] about Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for Mazda MPV or Tribute
Alternator and Regulator Challenges
I quite enjoy my van, however I have not really had an opportunity to take it on the open road, for a couple of reasons. Firstly it’s winter, and camping and touring during winter is not as much fun as Spring Summer and Autumn Secondly my van … [Continue reading] about Alternator and Regulator Challenges
Why not do my own welding?
I’m Seriously considering learning to weld, and why not I say! It would be very useful around the home, and I will be able use my new skill to design and make metal bases for my cabins. These days you can easily source very affordable mig welders, … [Continue reading] about Why not do my own welding?