One problem with these diesel heaters is they never shut off by temperature. They will continue to run on low and produce heat. It is a bigger problem in Zephyr where the minimum heater speed is way more recessive than you need. I managed to figure out an easy DIY way to use a household thermostat to control the heater. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2ay0LqWLfI
I haven't put up a video in a little bit. I went back to work, so I don't have as much time for projects.
The 2000 Silverado needed an oil change, so I decided to film it. Hope you enjoy.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7nJwCwwFok
I put up some panels on my tiny house. I just used a few panel brackets and some treated wood to mount the panels and I think it worked out ok.
Here is the video of the solar generator I built.
https://youtu.be/mQ0Z7w0GzpU
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWxQofnFSd8
Well I tried but I guess I can't build a cabin with free stuff. I still want a cabin up there so it will be all new materials and proper construction methods. Be sure to watch all the way to the end.
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April Fools! I'm not going to burn it down(not yet anyway)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0g0GZcmiiY
In this video I show you my method for making an anti lock brake bypass. This is for off the road use only because it of course deactivates the anti lock system. It also deactivates traction control. Both of these systems can be annoying, or even dangerous off road.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrl7Zc0_yw4
In my Ford van, someone had cut the rear AC lines which let out all the refrigerant. Summer weather is starting up so I need the Air working. I don't need the rear air fixed as it is not a passenger van anymore. I just wanted to have the dash Air working. I discovered a $70 block off kit that blocks the lines going back to the rear unit. I started looking around under the hood and realized the bypass is much simpler and is essentially free. I thought I would share what I have learned about this in case it might help someone.
Always remember when working with AC systems that there is refrigerant under pressure. Don't vent this to the atmosphere if your system has a charge still. Have it pumped down by an AC tech. Mine was completely empty before I started on it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62FiFGBiRz8
I needed a second bed for my son to sleep in. I wanted to use a pipe berth design and it should work for what I need.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-V72qpsB54
In this video I show how to set up a relatively simple thermostat control for the engine. This will enable you to let the HVAC system in the car to maintain the air temperature. With a small four-cylinder engine like this, it is a fairly efficient way to keep yourself cool.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lirR8lur-U
In this video, I weld up the rest of the frame and we get the truck mostly put together.
I also show how I am bypassing the faulty and dangerous anti-lock braking system. This is a permanent bypass that completely eliminates the anti-lock junk and gives you regular brakes. There will be a light on the dash, but it was there anyway so there is really not much difference there.
I am not recommending that anyone does this mod. I and the owner of this truck learned to drive on non anti-lock vehicles and know how to deal with skids and wheel lock-up.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRysfTAWFAk
I got rained out at work today so I decided to take advantage of it and do some work on the Cavacruiser. I got the bed framed up and leveled, and also got a pretty good start on the kitchen.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdb-Rwc4Tbw