Frank L. Gormley and the BUDA team Frank Sr. & Wife, Helen Where Would We Be? It’s hard to imagine where we would be today if not for the invention of the Jack. Capable of lifting thousands of pounds the…
Yamaha XL-700 No-Start Are you experiencing the no-start with your jet ski? You insert the key on your lanyard; you push the little button, and … nothing. Replacing the starter motor is a straightforward procedure you can do yourself. We…
Driving Barefoot: Is It Legal? As a driving instructor in California, I was surprised by how often my students posed this question. “Is it legal to drive barefoot” I heard almost everyday during Summer. In California there is no law…
Do You Love Your Guitar? Restring It! Do you change the oil in your car? Do you change your clothes? Do you change your mind? Change is good. Change is refreshing and new! The same care and attention paid to…
Yamaha Starter Solenoid Wiring The starting solenoid, or starter solenoid, is a small part; it measures about two inches by one and a half inches. It resides in the electrical box, in-line to the starter, just after the fuse. It…
Vehicle Maintenance Checklist It’s been proven a number of times that regular vehicle maintenance will prolong the life of your vehicle, especially the engine. The vehicles at my place of employment are driven every day, except Saturday and Sunday, on…
Does Your Water Pump Need Replacing? If any of the following apply to your vehicle, it may be time to replace the water pump: Water pumps wear out eventually, just like any moving part. The water pump is a critical…
It’s Just Important! Many horse people out there already know one of the most important things about riding a horse. Tacking them correctly. While anyone can tell you that, not many will tell you exactly HOW. Or, if they do,…
What Causes Colic? – “Human Error” There is a parallel article I have written coming from the perspective of the horse owner that rarely, or never, worms their horse. This particular article is written with the assumption that a worming…
Simple Repair for Your Radiator Leaking Friday night is fast approaching, but your sweet Mustang is out there leaking radiator fluid everywhere! Your night out is not necessarily doomed; Ford Mustangs are notorious for their thermostat housings leaking. This would…