12V Information

Ballast Resister – The term “ballast” relates to stability. it refers to the fact that the ballast resistor is helping maintain the stability of the electrical circuit. VSR – The Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) allows two batteries to be charged at the same time. When the engine is started and the start battery reaches 13.7… Continue reading 12V Information

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Small Cabin Cladding

Cladding a cabin is not as hard as it looks although you probably need at least two people to line is up and get it just right but before you start you really need to insulate your cabin properly. SilverWrap Wall Insulation I choose SilverWrap Medium Duty Reflective Wall Insulation which is what I see… Continue reading Small Cabin Cladding

Homelite Leaf Blower HBBL26VN (26cc)

Genuine RUIXING Carburetor for Homelite HBL26BVN or HBL26YBNC Will fit the following models: Homelite HBL26B 26cc Blower (Replace white choke lever) Homelite HBL26BVN 26CC Blower *** Readily Available on eBay Homelite HBL26BVNB 26CC Blower Homelite HBL26BVNC 26CC Blower Homelite HBL26YBNB 26CC Blower Homelite HBL26YBNC 26CC Blower

I bought this little blower for $10. The diaphragm appears to be cooked, but I hope to get it going at some point. (I’m not in a hurry) Homelite Leaf Blower HBBL26VN (26cc) Homelite Blower I found this note online – which suggests I should be able to get it running  Genuine RUIXING Carburetor for… Continue reading Homelite Leaf Blower HBBL26VN (26cc)

Trailer Box Roof Cover Cap

Trailer Roof

I built this “Trailer Box Roof Cover Cap” because I needed to transport 6 people and their music equipment from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and back again. It was a bit of a mission, but I got it all done in time. First things first, I serviced the trailer, which included fitting angle iron… Continue reading Trailer Box Roof Cover Cap

Intake Air Hose Replacement

Mazda MPV Air Intake

I noticed that the intake air hose between the Air Filter Box and the Carburettor had been repaired with tape, so I repaired the crack/tear in the rubber with by replacing the tape with ‘Gorilla Tape’, which lasted a few years. More recently I bought a new hose from Mazda Spares, and pleasantly surprised that… Continue reading Intake Air Hose Replacement