Category Archives: DIYer Skills

2006 Duramax LBZ Sierra HD 2500 Pickup trans cooler hose leaks.

Posted on January 11, 2016 by George B.

A lesson in KISS? You decide. I couldn’t ignore it any longer those Leaking Trans Cooler hoses were leaving tracks under my 2006 Sierra.  This is a typical problem, but how to fix it right at least cost, how to ignore … Continue reading →

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Huge Chinese Singles: recalling my first encounter

Posted on October 28, 2014 by George B.

During the VN War  years, we visited Hong Kong as a Liberty port. For a young sailor who liked mechanical things, Hong Kong was magic, so much was different, the food, the cars, trucks, buses, trams and more. The water front … Continue reading →

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Kiss Ideas. When is KISS too KISS? Or when is a Critic too Critical?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by George B.

I was thinking about this today, and thought this might be a good example: Notice how high the eye is above the plastic hole? This extra length acts as a fulcrum, and the amount of force applied to it could … Continue reading →

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Jerry Bartlett (Crazy Jerry) top honors in Mileage contest.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by George B.

If you are a friend of Utterpower, you’ve heard the name Jerry Bartlett more than once. Jerry recently shared with me that he was making good progress in getting a car ready for a high mileage contest and the results … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Design, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, In The News, Inspirational People, Small Diesels, Things I like, Vehicle Design | Tagged | 1 Comment

Forrest Mims, one of my favorite writers.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by George B.

Here’s a link, lots of fun listening to Forrest talk about the early days. As I once wrote, Forrest is the best technical writer I know, reading his books is like pouring knowledge directly into your brain. He’s changed more lives than … Continue reading →

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An Important Muse? Nov 11 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by George B.

 How many alarms do you hear in the background? If you are Hands on, most of what I post might make sense.  If your hands have no stains or lack a single callous, then you’re likely going to find nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Fighting Propaganda, Gravity, Things I Hate! | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Watts in your Gen Shed?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by George B.

Just thought we could have a thread where folks can list what equipment they have put together for their off-grid systems. It may also be educational to know what appliances are used. I’ll start with my stuff. We live on … Continue reading →

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Muse of the day 10-13: My School Bank Account

Posted on October 13, 2013 by George B.

  Some of the greatest gifts given to me were given when I was very young. How many remember having their own bank account in the 1950s?  The wisdom of our elders who knew the importance of teaching us about … Continue reading →

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Muse of the day sept 27: The study of Agnotology

Posted on September 27, 2013 by George B.

This page may disappear like a wisp of smoke, or be altered in some way, but if you catch it in time, I think it’s a great compare.   WE need ask.. is this an extended study of Agnotology? Does Willem  breech any of the … Continue reading →

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Solar PV Power Production, How do we measure and compare?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by George B.

Monoliths in the Field, and who is allowed in to look at them? Recently I wrote about Beth Buck Naked, her article about a motorcycle that ran on compressed air, and how the project had made a short list to receive some … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy | Tagged | 8 Comments