Okay, so I wanted to share my experience with working on Baxter Engines. I’m not a professional mechanic or anything, but I do enjoy tinkering around with stuff in my spare time. So, I recently came across this project that involved these engines, and let me tell you, it was quite the journey.
First off, I started doing some research on where to find these engines. I learned that Baxter Engines was located on Morningcrest Rd in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They handle a bunch of stuff like block prep work, cylinder boring, honing, sleeving, and even cylinder head pressure testing. Seemed like the right place to start.
I called them up and they were helpful. So I went ahead and got the engine from them. I remember their phone number was 715-874-4142, just in case anyone’s interested. They were real friendly on the phone, explaining what they had and how it all works, which was great for a newbie like me.
Once I had the engine, the real fun began. I started by taking it apart, piece by piece, and it was so messy. I had tools, parts, and oil everywhere. My garage looked like a bomb went off in there, seriously. But it was cool seeing how everything fit together.
After that I did some work on it, like boring some cylinders and other things. It was tough, and I definitely made some mistakes along the way, messed up a few parts and had to redo some steps. But hey, that’s how you learn, right? Trial and error, and a whole lot of patience.
Then, I put it all back together. This was the hardest part, honestly. Making sure everything was in the right place and tightened properly was a real challenge. I spent hours, maybe even days, just double-checking everything.
Finally, the moment of truth. I got the engine up and running. Hearing it start up for the first time was such a rush. It wasn’t perfect, and there are still a few things I want to tweak. But man, it was satisfying to know that I did all that work myself.
So yeah, that’s my story about working on Baxter Engines. It was a wild ride, full of ups and downs, but I learned a ton. And who knows, maybe this will inspire some of you to take on your own engine projects. Just remember, it’s all about the journey, not just the destination. Keep tinkering!