Monthly Archives: December 2025

Patch up the head

You may remember the wee chunk missing from one of the head fins, previously documented for the avoidance of doubt and future embarrassment. Fortunately, my neighbour is a career welder and—either out of kindness or curiosity—agreed to patch it up … Continue reading

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Piston Rings – Take 1

Ontario briefly remembered how to be civilised today, scraping its way up to a balmy +10 °C, which of course meant it was perfect weather to work in Mario’s workshop — a space that treats heating as more of a … Continue reading

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Barrel and Cylinder Head – Prep

Fresh back from the cleaning folks—who somehow didn’t lose or ruin anything, a small miracle—I had a couple of things to sort out before meeting up with Mario (a.k.a. The Master Mechanic, and trust me, he reminds you of the … Continue reading

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