An unfiltered chronicle of the Steelbak journey. Expect personal insights, project updates, and raw reflections on the DIY process. It’s the gritty reality of building, creating, and innovating.
6R140 Torqshift6 Motorcraft Mercon LV. Start off with 8 quarts. Start the truck, leave it in park and check initial reading. Then, apply brakes and put it through the gears for 30 seconds in each gear. Transmission filter bolt torque:… Read More »2014 SuperDuty Transmission Fluid and Filter Change
Traded the Suzuki LT 250R for this machine. Not starting well and sloppy front end. I think it needs the valves adjusted and/ or has air leak. The air leak is possibly the seals in the carb going bad, so… Read More »’05 YFZ 450R
The Rig As of this spring (2024), I’ve been dealing with a bit of a loose front-end for a while. More recently, the brakes started dragging and the pads are worn out to the point they sound like metal on… Read More »2014 Ford SuperDuty Front End Refresh And Brakes.
*WIP Comprehensive Engine Building Tools List Disassembly and Inspection Tools Cleaning and Maintenance Tools Measurement and Precision Tools Rotating Assembly Balancing Engine Rebuilding Tools Specialty Tools Safety and Handling Equipment Skills for Engine Building
I have a problem where the starter relay “flutters” when I hit the start button. A failing starter motor can cause a relay to “flutter” or rapidly click. This fluttering occurs because the starter motor, when failing, may draw an… Read More »2004 Yamaha Grizzly Starter Problem
An open and decentralized society should focus on creating as much off grid power as possible. This is a big goal of mine and there are tons of options and resources these days. This is a big reason I’m working… Read More »Off Grid Power
I’m trying to learn Journeyman level electrical in low voltage for communications networks and 12v and other mid range for vehicles and machines as well as 110v and 220v type systems for residential and light production. I can build premium… Read More »All-Mode Journeyman Electrician
Trailers are a big part of the DIY and “flipper” life. It’s time to start gearing up to rebuild my own trailer and I have had some people ask me to do some work on their trailers as well. I’m… Read More »m12 Trailer Light and Electric Brake Tester
*** I am not an electrician. I’m just an ignorant homeowner trying to be less ignorant. Hire an actual electrician or do your own research. *** I’ve been planning on this job for a while now and investing in tools… Read More »Electrical Panel Labeling and General Inspection
One of my long time farrier clients in northern KY has a machine with a broken drive belt, so she asked if I can repair that for her. She uses the machine for farm work, so it needs to be… Read More »2010 Kawasaki Teryx 750 Belt Replacement