Category Archives: Things I like

Shangdong 2105

Posted on July 4, 2012 by George B.

Maybe you’ve never seen this engine in a picture larger than a thumbprint?  Many a DIYer have noticed the Chang Jiang Motor Cycle, and have studied the changes made since the transfer of the tooling and knowledge to China. Looking at how little has … Continue reading →

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Cascade Mountains, DIY Small Solar

Posted on July 2, 2012 by George B.

Why we considered Solar for our off grid place in the Central Cascades.         In the back ground is the power house, to the right, the Listerpowered pump house.    It was a good many years ago … Continue reading →

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CPV Solar, The Real Numbers

Posted on May 30, 2012 by George B.

  Solar PV Energy is little different from rain in some ways, it’s not how much that falls from the sky, but how much we can channel into our bucket and make use of. That might be a major problem with the … Continue reading →

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Donald Sadoway says, What AE Needs is a good battery.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by George B.

Sadoway mentions a number of things most of us know are important, one is the missing element that could make solar and wind practical larger scale. We need work from the price point, and he mentions no subsidies, that leads … Continue reading →

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DIYer Champagne, A secret to making it.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by George B.

No doubt you’ll  be wondering why I took the time to post this, but as we watch our Government refuse to cut spending, we know we’ll be the ones doing it as our dollar grows more worthless, and do expect … Continue reading →

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Email of the day, Ozzie Greg asks about stock fuel tanks on Lister Clones.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by George B.

Name  Greg F. Subject: Fuel tank Message: Hi George, Thank you for your informative CD. One thing I notice a common thread on is the poor quality of the Indian fuel tanks as supplied with their “CS Listeroids” Who makes … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the GM90 Design, and other realities.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by George B.

If you read Sunday’s post, you might know a little more about the design.. are we finished reflecting on Noel’s experience? Do we know what temperature he operates the engine? does he use bleed water, does he use a thermostat? I’m still trying … Continue reading →

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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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An Important Study of America’s Greenest Practical Energy Source

Posted on March 22, 2012 by George B.

It’s time to educate ourselves, or in some cases review the facts as we think we know them.  This is a chance to test yourself with the help of current events, and a most wonderful gift from UC Berkley…. Professor Muller!  I’ve learned … Continue reading →

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Monday Comment, Rossie O’Donnell, Mechanical Analysis of a Structural Failure

Posted on March 19, 2012 by George B.

How many of us remember Rossie’s rants about the World Trade Center, and her cocksure conclusion that Steel just doesn’t catch on fire and burn? That the building couldn’t have fallen just because a plane flew into the building. Round … Continue reading →

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