Tech Day, with coffee

[kim]

Tech Day, with BEER

Our club has not had a tech day for quite some time and I have always thought that it would be helpful to the many non-mechanics amongst us.

So, is there any interest in such an event? I could host some at my home, I have lots of room for vehicles, chairs, etc.

This event would definitely be BYOP (bring your own parts) as my parts are far too expensive.

 

[canucksafari]

I 'm in. You don't have to worry about me taking other people's parts - although there are some parts off of the 60,70 and 80 series which I can use on the Safari.

 

[kim]

I 'm in. You don't have to worry about me taking other people's parts - although there are some parts off of the 60,70 and 80 series which I can use on the Safari.

Nah, you infiltrators will just take the whole damn truck.

 

[Enigma]

The last tech day I remember was at the old old old "club house" at Daves shop in Burnaby. I'd be up for it again.

 

[canucksafari]

Nah, you infiltrators will just take the whole damn truck.

Not take - the word is Rescue! Too many people out there abondoning their poor Land Cruisers to a life of sitting, getting moldy and oxidating away. But no one from our club would be guilty of that, eh?

 

[Granite Grinder]

The last tech day I remember was at the old old old "club house" at Daves shop in Burnaby. I'd be up for it again.

C'mon Jeff, the memory is slipping. I think Brad hosted at least two (may have been Brad & Rob) and I think Rob hosted at least one.

 

[Enigma]

Title should be changed to Tech Day, with Beer. Will generate more interest.

 

[canucksafari]

Tech day with refeshment of choice

Kim, why don't you just set the date. Those who can make it will make it. In two weeks, I should have some work to be done on my old rig.

 

[kim]

OK.

July 19th it is. Say 10 am

PM me for contact information and please, let me know who you are in the real world.

Thanks.

 

[Greg_B]

If ya really wanna have fun, host a bearing packing party.

 

[canucksafari]

If ya really wanna have fun, host a bearing packing party.

Kim is pretty good at bearing packing - at least wheel bearings.

 

[Helomech]

I have the day off so I should be able to attend. I can even bring my bearing packer for those that want to use it. I'll PM you later Kim for directions.

 

[canucksafari]

I can even bring my bearing packer for those that want to use it. I'll PM you later Kim for directions.

What and brake the time honored tradition of trying to press grease by hand.

 

[Helomech]

What and brake the time honored tradition of trying to press grease by hand.

If you really want to, go right ahead. I did all mine in the frnt. axle by hand, but that was because I hadn't bought the packer yet.

 

[kim]

If you really want to, go right ahead. I did all mine in the frnt. axle by hand, but that was because I hadn't bought the packer yet.

There never seems to be a shortage of tools to buy.

 

[Helomech]

There never seems to be a shortage of tools to buy.

Bearing packer is more of a luxury than necessity. Princess Auto has them on sale from time to time for about $10. If you do as many as I do it's a real time saver.

 

[canucksafari]

Bearing packer is more of a luxury than necessity. Princess Auto has them on sale from time to time for about $10. If you do as many as I do it's a real time saver.

They the bearing packer on sale a couple weeks ago along with a supply of 24V sealed beam Grote tractor lights for $12 in their surplus side. I should have bought the bearing packer. It does take a fair bit of time to get in enough grease to fill those little buggers.

 

[Greg_B]

Kim is pretty good at bearing packing - at least wheel bearings.

I was implying the joy that was had a good number of years back at a Coastal Cruiser "bearing packing party" on Clearbrook Rd. I don't recall, but I think there was a knuckle or two in there as well.

 

[kim]

Well, tech day is fast approaching, this Sunday it is.

I have been thinking that 1 pm is too late to begin for a Sunday so I am changing it to 10 am.

I am all ears for ideas on stuff to do. I'm no mechanic, Network guy actually, but some ideas I have;

compression testing, I have a cheapo tester. Anyone have a leak down guage?
spring-over on my M101 (maybe it will turn into 'work on Kim's junk day'.
John's lift kit, if it arrives.

I have a bbq, we can do lunch, bring your own meat. I'm pretty sure I can talk my wife into making some salads.

I have a kid and wife friendly yard so everyone is welcome.

 

[canucksafari]

10:00 AM sounds good. I am looking forward to it Kim - especially if my lift arrives.