Hamon june 13 - Page 2

dbenke · 06-09-09, 12:29 PM

I don't need to work on my 62, as it is all small stuff that I can do at night.
I do think we have a full daay, though.
The last time I removed a set of original springs, I ended up cutting the pivot bolts. That can take some time.I think w/ a lift though it will be faster.(easier)

ocdbeetle · 06-09-09, 08:43 PM

What a kick arse little invitation.....well done...

lextechautomotive · 06-10-09, 05:20 PM

OCD, if you bring the old master cylinder with you maybe we can remove the gasket from it, emory cloth it and put it on the existing master cylinder in case i don't have the correct size here at the shop.

lextechautomotive · 06-10-09, 05:24 PM

Tristan, if you make it Saturday to the HAMON, i have an external oil pressure gauge we will connect to the 40, then we'll be able to read true engine oil pressure.

ttahara · 06-10-09, 05:40 PM

That would be great! Thanks. Sometime Fri I'm going to get the oil changed in it and see it a new oil filter helps and put in a thicker oil weight as well..

lextechautomotive · 06-11-09, 06:47 PM

I know we've got several guy's coming from out of town and the times i'm sure will differ when they arrive arrive, in a perfect world i would like to tackle the simple jobs first, such as lockers inop for greensemen, the oil pressure for tristan,grinding and welding for Brock, the diff vent for ocd, as i only have 2 lifts. The master cylinder for ocd can be done in a flat stall, bbq boy's knuckle job will pretty much consume a lift for the day.(BBQ FOR LIFE OR MAYBE JUST A YEAR OR EVEN A DAY) I would like to start Jasons lift installation after we've tackled the other jobs that will require the second lift. I've got another technician coming, that worked for me at the Lexus shop. Whether i can convince him to jump in and help is another story.
I'll jump in and help with the locker diagnosis issue and then probably move on to helping mike with the knuckles and let Dbenke have the rest and then help finish up the remaining after Dbenke has to leave.

I promise guys, i'm not a micromanager, just like to have a plan of action. If anyone (dbenke) has any other ideas Please feel free to interject.

Brock · 06-11-09, 07:02 PM

need a plan or it will be chaos...i have not been able to cut mine yet in prep but will be there between 8:00-8:30am and start removing mudflaps and if someone has some jack stands will go ahead and pull tires off and start cutting.

lextechautomotive · 06-11-09, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

need a plan or it will be chaos...i have not been able to cut mine yet in prep but will be there between 8:00-8:30am and start removing mudflaps and if someone has some jack stands will go ahead and pull tires off and start cutting.

I've got the jack stands. It will be so much faster to cut, grind and weld on the lift, rather than working on the floor. I guess we'll treat it as first come first serve, kinda like at Bessingers BBQ Drive thru.

ocdbeetle · 06-11-09, 08:03 PM

I plan to be there around 8ish....Do I need to bring my metal cutting chopsaw saw?

If we can tighten that big nut on the end of the master then bleeding/adjusting will be a quick (hopefully) job.....my butt is tired of gripping the seat every time I need to stop.....

Looks like a very full day.....

ttahara · 06-11-09, 08:29 PM

Ill show up around 9..I met a new potential member named Sam with an 80 and Ill pry be bringing him as well..

BBQ BOY · 06-11-09, 08:31 PM

I don't want to take up the lift all day. it isn't fair to the others. Do you have any other suggestions Glenn?

Brock · 06-11-09, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lextechautomotive

I guess we'll treat it as first come first serve, kinda like at Bessingers BBQ Drive thru.

thats not fair...i usually order mine in drive thru and then walk inside to pick it up....faster that way.

dbenke · 06-11-09, 09:22 PM

Mike, are we still doing the clutch also??? Yours will be most of the day.
It's a help "A" member, I just we haven't bitten off too much for one Saturday.

I really don't mind working on several rigs, but I don't want to abuse Glenn either.
Glenn, what do you need me to bring.
I'll bring my own hand tools, but anything you think we might need that I have, just let me know.

ocdbeetle · 06-11-09, 09:48 PM

Well - I'm driving the 62 instead so I'll be there to lend my expertise in...................
......................helping......still getting there early though....

BBQ BOY · 06-11-09, 10:08 PM

No. I am not doing the clutch. I guess I can do the front end another time. I too don't want to take advantage of Glenn and take away from other members

Brock · 06-12-09, 05:39 AM

I can cut myself...just need Jims welder to tack some cut steel back over when done...and then got 2lb sledge to hammer it around the radius so we can tack weld it all the way before running a bead.

I can paint and reinstall mudflaps later myself....

Then I am available to help anyone else that needs a strong back and little technical skills......

lextechautomotive · 06-12-09, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQ BOY

I don't want to take up the lift all day. it isn't fair to the others. Do you have any other suggestions Glenn?

Mike, don't worry we'll have you on and off in no time, they'll be plenty of time for everyones repairs. Just bring it as early as possible, we'll have it disassembled in no time, the time consuming part is the cleaning up of all the components (thats where you'll come in)

lextechautomotive · 06-12-09, 06:01 AM

I'll bring my own hand tools, but anything you think we might need that I have, just let me know.

Dbenke if you have a creeper that would be nice.

charlestonfj60 · 06-12-09, 03:30 PM

I have a creeper that i can bring and also I talked David Rodgers, Dock Master at the City Marina to come by. He has a red fj60 and wants to join the club. He said he will be there around 9am! See you guys alittle before 8.

Do I need to bring anything else?

ocdbeetle · 06-12-09, 04:14 PM

OK - so I strolled in Lowes and tried to find a plug (30a 250v) to fit the receptacle in post 1 but they
didnt have one.....Checked Home Depot too.....

Here are the options:

If Glenn has a plug he can take off something we can put it on my extension cord to power the welder
If Glenn has an outlet with a dryer outlet configuration
We unwire glenns receptacle and wire in one I bring that will work with my plug
Someone who is coming has a plug and will bring it
We go somewhere in Charleston in the morning and buy a plug

dbenke · 06-12-09, 04:57 PM

We'll work it out somehow

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Brock · 06-12-09, 07:52 PM

here is what I am doing tomorrow if anyone that is helping wants to read it too.....Glenn, Jim, etc...

BODY MOUNT CHOP: Instructions w/ pics - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

ocdbeetle · 06-12-09, 11:40 PM

OK - That makes a lot of sense......It'll be lots easier to know whats going on having seen a finished product.....Great mod for the few hours of work....

Brock · 06-13-09, 05:45 AM

Scratch me off the list....

Everyone in my family for 3 weeks has got the virus going around with diareah, vomiting, fever,etc. Last night at 1am it hit me.... I will not be able to make it today as I am bed ridden with it cming out both ends like this rain we have been getting.

Sorry for the late notice but I was up all night and severly dehydrated so trying to get some water down now.

My apologies to everyone and have a good and safe HAMOM.....wish I was there. :(

BBQ BOY · 06-13-09, 10:47 AM

you already have diarhea of the mouth

BBQ BOY · 06-13-09, 03:49 PM

Charlestonfj60 after is 4" lift. looked great.

Glenn finally getting it right after my instructions.

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Take a good look at the knuckle rebuild. it won't look like this for long.

Geenseaman got his lockers fixed.

I don't rememeber what problem Ttharra was having but he made a mess.

Everyone relaxing while me and Glenn worked like slaves.

BBQ BOY · 06-13-09, 04:19 PM

I want to say one more thing. I/we really appreciate you Glenn for being good enough to open you shop to us and helping us with our money pits. I value your friendship. You are a hard working man.

ocdbeetle · 06-13-09, 05:22 PM

Drove the 62 in the hammer down lane and made it home after a long day of no welding.....lol....hope you
feel better.......

I have some pics but I have to now run out and go pick up my daughter an hour away......I'm tired too.........so seeya...

BBQ BOY · 06-13-09, 05:33 PM

Just to let yall know. I got drenched and I mean drenched.

ttahara · 06-13-09, 05:42 PM

Me and Jim went to get some oil and we wondered if you got home in time. I figured you pry did but guess not.. Once again thanks to all and had a good time as always. Thank to Glenn for letting us use ur shop and helping me with my stuff. That membership goes along ways whether its $15, 10 or even lil ole 5 it is def worth it..