- Stock single piece crankshaft block.
- Vortec pistons, standard size.
- New rings.
- New cam bearings.
- New rod journal and crank main bearings.
- Cylinders were ball-honed.
- Crank was in great shape.
- Cylinders heads used were 081 Chevy 305 heads fully rebuilt.
- New timing set.
- Truck-large torque camshaft.
- New lifters and push rods.
- Felpro head gaskets.
Do It Yourself Repairs for Home, Car, Truck, Computer.
The cost of technical services are on the rise and most of us cannot afford the price of an expensive last minute service call or car repair. This site will help guide you with some of our experiences and knowledge that Axel and I have acquired over the years. Become a Do It Yourself-er (DIY) and save some time and money. We repair our own home, cars, trucks, computers and more.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
1992 Chevy 350 Rebuild
I'm finally getting back to blogging and my most recent adventure has been engine rebuilding. This engine was a 1992 small block Chevy (SBC) 350 with a blown head gasket. Here is a list of the goodies that went into this rebuild:
Saturday, November 1, 2014
DIY Windshield Chip and Crack Repair for $10
A couple of days ago I was driving down the freeway and got a pretty nasty chip with crack in my windshield. These things were covered by insurance but these past few years it gets more difficult to deal with the insurance companies and making a claim let alone time it takes to go get it filled or have someone come out to do it. For folks that don't want to deal with making a claim for the rock chip there are now lost of companies selling windshield chip repair kits. After doing some research I settled on the $10 Glass Star America Windshield Chip repair kit at Walmart. There are numerous YouTube videos on how to do it which are worth watching. I still read and follow the directions but seeing the videos before hand give me a good idea of what to expect. Here is a picture of what the package looks like.
The kit doesn't look like much but it really works great. This has been my second repair using this kit so I do have some prior experience. My first repair still left some signs of the chip but it did not spread any further which is what we need to happen. Here are a few before pictures of my chipped and cracked windshield.
So after using the Glass Star America repair kit and about 35 minutes, I had an excellent windshield repair. I do a lot of highway driving so I anticipate more of these. Take a look at the after picture, not too shabby for a $10 Made in America windshield repair kit!
The kit doesn't look like much but it really works great. This has been my second repair using this kit so I do have some prior experience. My first repair still left some signs of the chip but it did not spread any further which is what we need to happen. Here are a few before pictures of my chipped and cracked windshield.
Chipped and Cracked VW Windshield Before Repair |
Chipped and Cracked Jetta Windshield Before |
VW Jetta Crack and Chip Repair After Picture |
Sunday, October 12, 2014
1967 Honda CL90 Motorcycle Build, Mixing CL90 Parts with S90 Parts
Here is an update to my CL90 build. I located a nice S90 gas tank but that forces me to use an S90 front fork. I found the triple trees but needed forks. I once again found CT90 forks that fit the bill but it looks like I might need a custom front wheel spacer. Here are the pictures.
1967 Honda CL90 with S90 Forks |
1967 Honda CL90 with S90 Gas Tank |
1967 CL90 Honda |
1967 Honda CL90, S90 Motorcycle Build
I found another motorcycle project that is turning out to look pretty nice. I started with a 1967 CL90 frame. I was able to add a CA200 front fork assembly too it. When it came time to find a gas tank for it, I found a Honda S90 gas tank that turned out to be in really good shape. I got an excellent price for it and then realized that if I want to use the S90 tank then I am going to need the S90 front forks for it. I looked into finding a CL90 gas tank but they are hard to find in good shape without paying an arm and a leg for them. Here are some pictures of the project now.
1967 Honda CL90 Pressed Steel Frame with Swingarm |
1967 Honda CL 90 Frame with CA200 Forks and Shocks |
1967 Honda CL90 Frame with CA200 Forks and 17" Wheel |
1967 Honda CL 90 Frame Rolling Chassis |
Monday, October 6, 2014
1983 Honda C70 Passport Super Cub 100 MPG, Miles per Gallon
Here is my super gas mileage champ, a 1983 Honda C70 Passport Cub. It is reported to get 100 mpg and I believe it. I just ran it out of gas after filling it over three months ago. I was just using it to make test drives around the neighborhood. It is almost complete with the leg shields in place. All that I am missing are the mirrors and a front fender. I will have to modify a front fender to fit the oversized 2.75" x 17" tires that are on them The tires are the popular Michelin Gazelles. They have been great tires with excellent grip and a solid road feel.Here is my latest picture of it.
1983 Honda Super Cub C70 Passport - Front View |
1983 Honda Super Cub C70 Passport - Rear View |
Friday, August 29, 2014
Brand New Project: 1983 Honda Passport C70 Cub Moped, Motorcycle
The title to the bike says its a motorcycle so I am going with that! I started a new page to show all of things that I do to the bike. So far it's fun and affordable to work on.
Here is a link to my new Honda page:
http://axelsmancave.blogspot.com/p/1983-honda-passport-cub-c70.html
Here is a link to my new Honda page:
http://axelsmancave.blogspot.com/p/1983-honda-passport-cub-c70.html
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Found a Great New Project Vehicle, 1968 AMC Rambler American
Hi All,
Take a look at this great 1968 AMC Rambler American car for sale. This car would make an awesome restoration or better yet a super fast sleeper. It is located in the Albuquerque, New Mexico which is known for their rust free cars! I was going to buy it but I couldn't make it happen. Take a look at this car on Craigslist.
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3877023237.html
Take a look at this great 1968 AMC Rambler American car for sale. This car would make an awesome restoration or better yet a super fast sleeper. It is located in the Albuquerque, New Mexico which is known for their rust free cars! I was going to buy it but I couldn't make it happen. Take a look at this car on Craigslist.
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3877023237.html
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