Spring snow made yesterday fun as we went to the #wrestling tournament up north. He did great in his matches winning one, losing one, and winning the third on scratch of opponent to get thrid place. I worked on the timing tensioners in my truck but am stumped on how to get #2 & 3 out without removeing the timing cover and cams.... So frustrating. At least it rained all night so the snow is gone. #homesteading #diy #mechanics #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Snow, Wrestling, Medal, Thaw Motor, Trailer, Timing Tensioners, 3DP, GR8, UFC, Grilling - Saturday | PeakD

The forecast was right for once yesterday morning. Woke up to it snowing. Big fat wet heavy snow flakes falling in the g... by flemingfarm

First day on the mountain with our season passes yesterday and leave it to our youngest to BREAK his ski, like nearly in half. Even the shop hadn't seen that before. I have to try and find a new set for him so we can go up over spring break. Local Spokane astronaut launched to space as the flight commander which was super cool to watch. It's her second stint on the space station. #skiing #homesteading #SpaceX #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Ski Day, Passes, Broken Ski, Space X, Creek, Kraken, 3DP, Prepping - Friday | PeakD

The moon was super bright as it was going down yesterday morning. We were all up and getting ready early so we could be ... by flemingfarm

First day as a #ski family, was just me prior and we have passes now. She lost a ski so was on next chair. HOW does our youngest BREAK his ski. Like straight broke it like he bent it to far... Wtf!? Took it to the shop and they tripped out on it. Leave ot to R to nreak a ski...

It was her birthday yesterday and we had a great day. Brunch out mid day, time together while the boys were at school, then dinner out in the evening. We have season passes for the ski mountian now and she managed to overcome the shyness and got up and sang at dinner. I did a good job of making her #birthday great. #homesteading #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Rain, 3DP, Brunch, BIRTHDAY, Utd, Hay, PDC, Wax Skis, Season Passes, Dinner, Singing, Eclipse - Thursday | PeakD

Woke to a pretty healthy load of rain in the gauge yesterday morning. It had dumped overnight and we had 2/3 of an inch ... by flemingfarm

Big accomplishment for me getting the engine fiully reassembled and IT STARTED!!! That means I got the timing setup correct! BUT the clanging sound is still there. I am damn positive that it's the timing tensioners that are bad and the new ones will be here tomorrow for swapping on Saturday. The valve covers come off but that's as deep as I will have to go this time. #3dprinted covers for my ice screws that work perfectly and will protect them for al lthe adventures they will see. #homesteading #mechanics #diy #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Rain, 3DP Ice Screw Sleeves, N40, Engine Reassembled, IT STARTED!, It

Welcome to spring I guess. I woke to the rain yesterday morning and it didn

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Well, that was exciting yesterday afternoon. I was working on my truck engine reassembly when I heard the loudest explosion of a wreck on the highway I have heard in our years here. Truck hit SUV blind from the side and rolled the SUV. I was 3rd on scene and helped with the driver of the truck as he was out while the pregnant woman had to be cut from the SUV. Both went to the hospital but both will be okay with nothing real major. Thankfully the fire station is 1/2 mile west of the incident. #carcrash #emergency #firstaid #homesteading #mechanics #diy #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Truck Motor Reassembly, 3DP, Serious Rollover Car Crash On Highway, First Aid, Rain - Tuesday | PeakD

It was a cool morning yesterday but above freezing and looked to be the last day of sun for a week or so. I got the boys... by flemingfarm

The reassembly began yesterday on the motor and I think it will go back together pretty easily. I watched the Fedex plane land in Spokane on Flightradar an hour ago that has my part so it will be here sometime today. (Hoping sooner than later!) The factory service manual is pretty solid so I'm not nearly as leary about the timing as I was. Still need to be very careful but it looks doable. SUPER stoked on the ice screws! Over $500 worth of screws for $160! So ready for next ice season! #mechanics #homesteading #diy #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Chores, 3DP, Sunshine, Cable, Seeds, Some Assembly Required, Ice Screws, Practice - Monday | PeakD

Yesterday morning was slotted to chores. The weekend gets busy and the washer is generally in use so I wait until weekda... by flemingfarm

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Problem identified! Now the real fun begins, resetting the timing once the parts get here and I can put the engine back together. It was a $30 part that broke and with that just a piece of plastic was the actual problem. This all could have been SO MUCH WORSE so this is a little win in my book! #homesteading #diy #mechanics #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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I FIGURED THE ENGINE OUT! Parts Ordered, Pdc, Utd, 3DP, Brunch, Krash, Firepit, Garlic - Sunday | PeakD

I looked more at the FSM yesterday morning and found what I was missing to get the timing cover off, finally. It wasn

Old style pairings made for a seriously long day at the wrestling tournament yesterday. He ended up winning two matches and losing two matches and learned a good bit along the way. The waiting in between matches was the worst combined with the cacophony of sound that was almost constant for the 6 hours we were there. Thankfully the rest of hte tournaments are digital pairings. #wrestling #homesteading #3dprinting #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Long Long Day Of Wrestling, Light Lovers, 3DP, Rogan Elon Episode, Time Change - Saturday | PeakD

It was 7am yesterday when we headed out to the first wrestling tournament of the season well south of Spokane. It was a ... by flemingfarm

When all else fails, use a bigger wrench. It took the 36" pipe wrench and the new deep well socket to get the crank shaft bolt loose, and it did so rather easy feeling compared to the effort I put in with the smaller tools. Now the trouble of getting the timing cover off has me stumped. I can't be breaking or bending anything so am trying to be very careful, but it is not wanting to play nice. Something is holding it up above the crank shaft.... maybe the seal? or the sealant on the bottom surface? I'll work on it later and hopefully figure it out. #homesteading #mechanics #enginework #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Car Wash, First Road Test, Socket, Co-op, Bolt, Trampoline, Timing Cover Stuck, Printer Fixed - Friday | PeakD

Yesterday morning I went out to find the heater had stopped overnight in the car so I had to go find others to stuff ins... by flemingfarm

Ahh yes, the communist coast. All we all want is the Sierra Cascade crest from north to south and west is a single state. All those assholes can rot in their psychosis while the rest of us live a normal life. https://www.khq.com/legislature/washington-state-house-backs-bill-to-boost-homeownership-for-more-residents/article_792e2c5a-fba1-54c7-9b78-6d0b066ccc05.html

Mornin #Nostr It March #Mechanics month for me it seems. Woke to the gate broken yesterday morning but it was a mellow fix thankfully. I managed to get the old #Subaru started, running, rolling, tuned up, licensed, insured, and now drying out the insides over night after the 5 years of sitting. THIS SPONGE IS MOBILE! The tool arrived for the crankshaft pulley but now I await the deep well socket today so I can use the huge pipe wrench I have to get the toque needed (185+ ft/lbs) toget the bolt loose. Then I can actually pull the timing cover to reveal my likely problems. #homesteading #diy #everythingallatonce #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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The Gate Broke, Dropoffs, Utd, THE SUBARU LIVES, PDC, N40, It

This March is mechanics month apparently. Yesterday morning @stryeyz was going out to the gym studio and saw the gate ha... by flemingfarm

I made a tool to try and get the crankshaft pulley loose yesterday but it just wasn't strong enough to break the 185+ft/lbs of torque the bolt is at... So I have a tool arriving today that will do the trick. I have other parts to work on removing today until it arrives. Of course the #3printer borked as well... When it rains problems and issues in life it seems to want to flood with them rather then a gentle sprinkle. #homesteading #mechanics #diy #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Cool Morning, 3DP, Engine Tear Down Continues, Turkey, Tool Attempt, Practice, Printer Break - Wednesday | PeakD

The rain left everything soaking so it all froze overnight and yesterday morning the sun came up to blast away the ice q... by flemingfarm

The battle continues as I tear down the engine. I only had a few hours yesterday to work on it amongst all the driving around during the day. It rained pretty good in the afternoon and I was super thankful for the canopy I setup. Today I have to get the water pump off to get the timing cover off then the head can come off... such a process. #hoemsteading #mechanics #autodoctor #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Tools, Chiro, Rain, Engine Tear Down Continues, Beef, Madrid, Stupid Bolts, Krash - Tuesday | PeakD

One vehicle means a lot of driving. I got the boys to school and dropped @stryeyz at work so I would have the car for th... by flemingfarm

So far the prognosis is not looking good. I'm down to the OHCs but now have to pull timing and heads and everything else to get down deep and see just what the fuck broke. I really don't want to have to yard the entire motor out but if it is pistons then it will have to happen. FML! Only dim lights to the experience is I was at home when it broke, I have the facotry service manuals, and the knowledge and ability to do the work. #homesteading #mechanics #hive #peakd #dailyblog

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Predawn Grain Run, Store, Tiller, MY TRUCK BROKE!, Engine Tear Down, Frustration - Monday | PeakD

5am yesterday I was on the road to town for a quick trip for grain. I had put it off on Sunday which worked well due to ... by flemingfarm