Tech Day requests

[breckbone]

Hi all. After talking about this at the meeting last night, it seems there is interest in having a thread dedicated to the submission of tech day requests.

I'd like to kick things off by submitting a request for a tech day involving regular upkeep. Things to be covered might include the adjusting of valve timing, valve clearance, drum brake adjustment, plug gapping, compression/vac tests, etc. Just the basic things that should be looked after to keep your beast in good working order. I know a lot of you guys know how to do your own upkeep but I think there are a few (myself included) who are just getting their feet wet w/this and would like to have a rundown by an expert.

This tech day might be better suited for when it's warmer out so we can wait until Spring to get a date down.

It was great meeting a few new (to me) faces at the meeting last night. Hope to see you guys again soon.



Craig

[greytandy]

I second this request.

[Felix]

Thanks, Craig. I'm making this a Sticky.

If anyone else has an idea that you think would make a great Tech Day, please post it up here. They can be general suggestions like Breckbone's up above, or they can be specific to an urgent need you have.

[greytandy]

Originally Posted by Felix

Thanks, Craig. I'm making this a Sticky.

Felix:

You da man! Thanks for using your moderator powers for good and not evil (for once!).

- Dave

[Herb]

OK, since I'm hoggin' the tech day theme lately.....

I think a cutting and welding day would be stellar.

[fjman]

I've been waiting for a body work day but I also realize its sort of a tough one so no sweat.

I third the request for a regular maintainance day in spring. It'll help those that know what they are doing but like to procrastinate as well. I could see it being a good annual spring event for the club and of course there would be food and tasty beverages involved as well!

[Herb]

Ryan has offered to show the basics of cutting and welding to a small group of guys interested. He can only accommodate a few since his time is crunched and space is limited. I'm planning on calling him at some point to set up a time in May to visit his shop.

Anyone else interested in going with me?

[Felix]

Ryan is who we've been working with to set up a club tech day, but the timing has just never worked out.

[Herb]

I guess he just figures that this way, those that really want to learn it can come watch him at work. I think it would be pretty cool to do it that way.

Just a thought, but I may see if I can pay him to replace my rocker panels. We can watch him cut the old ones off and weld the new ones in. Then, I can do all the finishing myself.

[Belowdeckfab]

I'll be swamped up until GSMTR but after that I should have some time. I can do a welding/cutting day, bodyshop day or both. I just have to check with the shop owners to see how many people theyr'e cool with me having there. I just sublet space in a larger shop.

[Cruiser804]

I am hoping to do this near the end of the summer. I know seems like a long way off but it will be here a gone before you know it.

I'd like to add an inverter as well. I want enough juice to run a winch, lights, fright etc. Like to have a couple 12v outlets in the rear.

This would be in my FZJ80.

[H2o]

Cool Ryan. that would be great. i can put together some literature for welding tips for people and help out on that one.

I have talked to John S. about doing a tune up and he said he might be interested. I have started doing the tune up on my truck and can't figure out a damn vacuum leak (low vacuum) problem.

I also want to video the tech days and make podcasts. anyone interested in helping out with that?

[greytandy]

Originally Posted by H2o

I have talked to John S. about doing a tune up and he said he might be interested. I have started doing the tune up on my truck and can't figure out a damn vacuum leak (low vacuum) problem.

A tune-up tech day would be grand.

[rastarmr]

I want to come to the next tech day and watch welding. I would be very interrested in any and all events. I'll come to the may meeting. Can't wait to meet you all and see the rigs!