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Removing the internal gearing of the electronic shift motor on a 2000 Honda Foreman ES in order to convert it to full time manual shifting bypassing the problematic electronic shift function.

Making a hand shift lever for the Honda Foreman. This replaces the temporary (emergency) foot shift for the ES models.

A foldable sawhorse that allows you to swap out the top after its been ravage by saw cuts and abuse is a great idea. These sawhorses are fairly simple to make and can be folded flat for easy storage. Here are the basics. Out of 3 2x4x8' s you'll cut 4 identical 40" legs using 22.5 degree cuts, and you cut 3 30" braces with 90 degree cuts. You cut a 3"x2" right angle into the top of each leg. Pair legs so the top cuts are facing each other and bolt the pair of legs together 4" down from the top. Add braces and you're done. Remember, you're not making furniture. Experiment, have fun, customize to fit your needs.

I developed an exhaust manifold leak at the rear driver's side due to a broken bolt. I wanted to see if the manifold repair clamp sold by Dorman would seal the leak and buy me some time for a proper repair.My motor is a 6.0 LS. There are three versions of these clamps from various manufacturers and they only work on select engines - but they all work the same. One clamp will work on the Driver's rear or Passenger's Front. One clamp will work on the Passenger's rear or Driver's front, And one clamp works on the cylinders in between.Mounting is pretty straightforward. The clamp is bolted to existing threads in the head then the leaking manifold is pressed back into place on the flange of the manifold with tightening the final bolt. I believe the trick to success with the rear mount is to remove the heat shield in order to give yourself room to work. Worked like a charm. Some claim that this is a permanent fix but I am still not sure about that. I plan to replace manifold, gaskets and bolts in the near future.

If your driveshaft sounds like it's growling or the howling wind it may be time for a carrier bearing replacement.This is the method I use to change it in a 2WD 2004 Chevy 2500HD. No torches. No angle grinders. No sawzalls. Just a large vice, a piece of 1/8" plate steel and a piece of 1 1/2" PVC.

If your pitcher pump isn't holding prime, pumping water or is having problems, follow these suggestions to help narrow down where your problem is and how to fix it.

I've received a lot of questions about the installation of the casing pipe for a shallow well. Because of my editing, lack of video and poor explanation to the process many people were confused. In this short supplement video I hope to better explain the process involved in completing your casing pipe installation. Through Seymour's permission I add a link to their auger product line here - https://seymourmidwest.com/augers Use code: TigerCreek15 for a 15% discount

A DIY on everything you need to know to get your pitcher pump rebuilt and functioning properly.

Digging a shallow well from dowsing to digging to capping. This shallow well will provide water for our bees and supporting plants. This dig uses a modified hand auger and took about 4 hours to complete (17 feet with nearly 4 feet of water). Through Seymour's permission I add a link to their auger product line here - https://seymourmidwest.com/augers Use code: TigerCreek20 for a 20% discount NOTE: The replacement auger for the AUA2 (adjustable from 6-8 inches) like I am using is now called the Seymour S500 Industrial Iwan-Adjustable Auger SKU: 21326 - and can be found here - https://seymourmidwest.com/21326 Your well "parts list" - Auger and extensions for digging hole Shovel 4 bags (approx) of Pea Gravel - surrounds outside of casing pipe in hole 1 bag Quickrete - seals around top of well Casing Pipe 4 inch PVC Pipe - length = depth of well plus 3 feet 4 inch PVC Cap - bottom of casing pipe (optional) 4 inch PVC Flange - top of casing pipe for mounting pump Use saw to cut slots for water entry at water level and below. Water Pipe 1 inch PVC - length = one foot from bottom of well to pump 1 inch Couplers if needed 1 inch to 1 1/4 inch PVC Threaded Adapter - need 2 - one for pump/one for foot valve Brass Foot Valve 1 1/4 inch - bottom of water pipe PVC Primer/Cement Teflon Tape - to seal pipe threads at foot valve and pump Pitcher Pump - consider purchasing “Certified Lead Free” Board to mount pump Screws to mount pump to board Bucket Tape Measure or String for Water Depth Wrenches for pipe fittings Saw to cut PVC and slot casing pipe

The secret? There are no secrets. It's not magic. The rods do not "find" water. And yes, if the water table is 15 feet in my area I will hit water at 15 feet no matter where I dig. But some areas give you more access to that water and that is where dowsing comes in. My opinion, for what it is worth, is that your own body is somehow sensitive to the voids beneath the soil you walk on. The rods are merely a way that your body shows you what it is sensing beneath your feet. A visible meter, so to speak. And some people are more sensitive to the feeling than others. These voids are created where water lines are buried, cables are buried, septic lines are buried, where graves exist - and yes, voids where water can more easily pool. So the rods are not "finding" water. It's your own body sensing the void where water is more easily accessible. Like any other skill dowsing takes practice. I am not a dowsing advocate but I do encourage people to try it. Try to find your buried water lines or cables then explain to me why and how it works. I don't pretend to know but I have used them with a good track record locating all of the examples I've listed so I use them just like any other tool in my toolbox. I have learned that this is a very divisive subject and my original intent was merely a suggestion for people to try - but that single suggestion seemed to take on a life of it's own with no middle ground. Give it a try or don't. It really is as simple as that.

If you have ever taken off your chainsaw bar cover with the chain brake installed it can be a pain or a mystery to get things back together. Here are a couple of methods to quickly get your saw back together without a lot of fuss.

I'm using Cerakote's Headlight Restoration Kit to show just how easy it can be to clean and restore your vehicle's oxidized headlights The great thing about this kit is that it has everything you need to complete the job, and if done properly, you will never need to do it again.

Do you ever need to sandblast tiny parts but don't have a way to contain them? Here is an effective solution - a a stainless steel diesel fuel filter. The one I use is 40 microns and does a great job of containing the parts while they get blasted without getting lost.

We have Gopher Tortoises all over the area we live, but for some reason we never see the little ones. I finally came across a very small gopher this afternoon and felt compelled to share. As you may have figured out it does not take a lot to keep me entertained.