tim5229Nov 135 min readUpdate On My C6 Transmission Diagnosis Odyssey: Problems with Following a Repair ManualHere is some valuable the-devil-is-in-the-details info on what I found while doing air pressure tests on the hydraulic passages of my C6...
tim5229Nov 13 min readFord C6 Transmission Testing, Diagnosis, and Repair Resources for DIY MechanicsIn my last post, I discussed how my 1973 Ford F-100 rebuild project has turned into an Odyssey of sorts, during which the automotive gods...
tim5229Oct 256 min readBack on the Road to Writing About an Old TruckAfter an absence from rebuilding and writing, here is where the project currently stands and what new hell has arrived, forcing me to...
tim5229Jan 75 min readThe Road to Writing About an Old TruckMoving from Singapore back to the U.S. necessitated that I decide what vehicle I wanted to own as a daily driver. However, it was also...
tim5229Oct 3, 20235 min readWhen to Step Back from a RepairOne of the best habits to have when working on any portion of a repair or rebuild is knowing when it’s time to take a step back from a...
tim5229Sep 24, 20233 min readAchieving Zen-like Serenity with Car RepairAchieve Zen-like serenity with car repairs by discovering ASMR while observing a master mechanic perform a complete 4-wheel brake job and...
tim5229Sep 21, 20233 min readWhy You Should Not Do a Car Rebuild or Restoration ProjectOne question I have to ask myself from time to time during a rebuild/restoration project is this: “Knowing what I know about the project...