S10 Blazer 2.8 V6 Engine Pictures

I've got some engine pictures to show what I am starting with. There are many options out there for engine upgrades, everything from a mild intake and cam swap to an entire V8 swap. I am weighing my options. Stay tuned.

S10 Blazer Cleaning

I am having to clean out the engine compartment from an unwanted occupant. The previous owners thinks the critter has left the building and I agree. If it were still in their my dogs would have been all over it.

1984 Chevy S10 Blazer Project

I just got a new project vehicle. It has been a long time since I have worked on a car as a project. I look forward to taking my time with this one and doing it right. Here is a picture of the truck.

Here are the current stats:

1984 S10 Blazer 4x4
2.8 Chevy V6 engine
4 Speed Borg Warner T4 transmission
Rear Differential - I am still trying to identify it.
Transfer Case - I am still trying to ID it.

I am working on getting her started. She has been sitting for a few years in the previous owner's yard eating up the sun. The truck was running a few years ago

Honda Pilot at 12,000 Feet in the Colorado Rockies

Here is a great picture of our Honda Pilot at 12,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies. The drive up was typical mountain groomed road but the traction control did kick in a few times when things got tough. We stopped when we got to the ORV trail only road. Check out the great picture.

Built Honda Tough!

Build your Own Houseboat!

Hi All,

I saw this awesome example of a home made houseboat. I am kidding but it was worth taking a picture and sharing this. I am not sure if this is road worthy is sea worthy or both?

$75.00 CNC Mini Mill Plan Set

Hi All,

I found some very nice and affordable plans for a CNC Mini Mill. Check them out.

75 Dollar Mini Mill

Three Phase Power in your Single Phase Garage for Lathe, Mill

This is always a problem with small garage shop owners. How do you get a good source of AFFORDABLE three phase power in your garage to power your lathe or milling machine? The traditional way is to buy a static phase converter. The static phase converters work ok but they leave you with only 2/3 of your original horsepower rating and they make that clicking noise when you shut your machine off. I came up with a better solution. I bought a new Variable Frequency Drive controller off of eBay for $140. It was a Taiwanese unit but it work great. The VFD does two things for you. It converts your single phase 220vac power to 220 Three Phase without the HP loss and it gives you digital speed control. This was awesome for me. It also made speeds changes a breeze. The key to all of this is that I had a non-used 220 circuit for an electric dryer on my electrical panel in the garage.