Zinc Electroplating
In just one year, the Ukrainian-built Dnepr motorbike has accumulated what appears to be decades of rust. While the painted surfaces are fine, most bare steel pieces have an even …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Roars Again
Today was a perfect day to work outdoors. Temps were in the high 50s, the air was calm, and the sun was bright. The unseasonably warm weather was also perfect …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Reassembled
Sometimes the smallest thing can have the biggest impact. A few weeks ago I started the reassembly of Ken’s engine, but I didn’t like how much “free play” the rear …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Reassembly Begins
This weekend I was finally able to get back to the Big Bear rebuild project. The engine crankcases were resealed and joined back together. I used a tap to clean …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Crankcase is Split
Today I reached a milestone with the ’99 Yamaha Big Bear engine rebuild – the engine crankcase is now split. If all goes as planned, I should begin the reassembly …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Removed
On Saturday, September 12, I made some good progress with the Big Bear. The rear axle and engine have been removed, and most of the engine has been disassembled. I …
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New Project: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4×4
I’ll be rebuilding the engine from Ken’s 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4WD ATV
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – All Done
On July 7 the ol’ pontoon boat was launched on a choppy Thayer Lake for its maiden voyage following the rebuild project. The engine and electrical system worked flawlessly, although …
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Controls and Lighting
The pontoon boat rebuild continued with the mounting of the lights, steering and controls
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Coming Together
It was a perfect day in Alden for working on a boat – 72 degrees and sunshine. It doesn’t look like it, but I put in more than 10 hours …
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