Category Archives: DIYer Skills

Sunday Morning, A report from Fantasy Island, GM90 failure

Posted on March 25, 2012 by George B.

I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Noel Douglas (ON Left)             Noel’s Parents immigrated to the Fijian Islands from Scotland  some where in the later forties I’m told.. I remember having a Fijian born customer drop by … Continue reading →

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Free Energy! Open Your Mind! Here’s your chance to comment. Saturday 3/24/2012 thought of the day.

Posted on March 24, 2012 by George B.

            Perhaps you’ve taken the opportunity to watch some of Professor Muller’s excellent lectures (see the previous post).  What it brings to light is what actually drives a lot of major decisions, and perhaps that’s most uninformed voters, and … Continue reading →

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Engine Failures and what we can learn as DIYers.

Posted on March 6, 2012 by George B.

These engines are at the heart of rural transportation It’s rare to find engine operators who are careful to keep records of an engine’s performance and give them good care and the required maintenance. These people are gifts to our DIYer … Continue reading →

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A frozen Injection pump Fuel Rack, what to do?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by George B.

I remember MJ McCarroll telling me about the folks who worked on fuel injection pumps in his part of the Midwest, “They’d pull down the shades before they worked on a pump, it was their bread and butter, and they didn’t want … Continue reading →

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A lesson in Kiss Engineering?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by George B.

When is KISS too simple? It was just the other day, I met up with two Friends to introduce them to the trail and snowmobiling, I’m no expert by any means;  but I have ridden in the back country, on … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Place

Posted on February 12, 2012 by George B.

Don’t be accused of not knowing the difference between a  Yottameter, and a Yoctometer. What a great site to show the kids on a Sunday afternoon.  I had to change the link once, I think this is the correct link to point at! Yotta Yotta ! … Continue reading →

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Wind, Solar, or the HoJo? Sunday Musings

Posted on January 15, 2012 by George B.

There’s no doubt in my mind that such a question would be torture to answer for at least half of the people in Washington DC, and sadly enough, that goes for a lot of people in top positions. I’d bet the Vice President … Continue reading →

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The MOST important DIYer project of all? Build the Axial Flux

Posted on January 1, 2012 by George B.

                        During the Spring Break, I had my oldest Grand Son over, at 10 years old, he’s nuts about Legos, his bicycle, and of course computer games. While we were spending time together, I reflected … Continue reading →

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Question of the day, Fooling a Grid Tied Solar System

Posted on December 28, 2011 by George B.

Question: Subject: fooling grid tie system solar panels Message: I have read lots of your writing and enjoy it.  I am wondering if you have, or know of anyone who had been able to bring up solar PV systems, that … Continue reading →

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A must read for 2012. How you can have all the money you want in 2012!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by George B.

What DIYers love about history is we can review the news and compare it to the facts that followed. There is nothing more important than to be in touch with reality, fact is your life may depend on it. Here’s what I … Continue reading →

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