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Nice gtfour 
mypancreasbroke
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Any more updates on your truck? Loved watching and learning from your work!
I like seeing people take rigs and make them like new again.
mypancreasbroke
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Me too. Gives me hope of doing the same thing one day.
He's probably getting ready for graduation or Toyota packed him up and flew him to their facilities before hand.
My view is, this 80 should be his diploma! Great development of skill sets that is being done on in this build; no "paper" certificate could substantiate otherwise! Looking forward to your updates.
He's probably getting ready for graduation or Toyota packed him up and flew him to their facilities before hand.
My view is, this 80 should be his diploma! Great development of skill sets that is being done on in this build; no "paper" certificate could substantiate otherwise! Looking forward to your updates.
There is a vast difference between:
Engine Mechanic
&
Mechanical Engineer
Very true UWdave; my apologies if I was misleading/misinterpreting the matter. I was hasty in my thoughts
.My intent was to express that him and/or anybody producing a product from any skill set, IMHO, is far more valuable than certificates for classes. I'm not implying that (any) classes are worthless; just praising him and/or anybody that accomplishes their vision(s)/goal(s); getting stuff done.
We'll know soon enough on the progress of this build. It's a great one to read, look and enjoy the progress on.
/JJ
NLXTACY
Wits' End
UWdave said:
Not some of the ones I've worked with. I had more respect for the engine mechanics
NLXTACY said:Not some of the ones I've worked with. I had more respect for the engine mechanics
^^^^ this. Most engineers I've met are idiots in "real life" applications.
Most engine gurus are way more interesting and knowledgeable about mechanics and engines.
mypancreasbroke
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Not some of the ones I've worked with. I had more respect for the engine mechanics
Haha. It's funny to me how my engineer buddies tell me of nothing but office pranks and politics, and I turn to auto advice from friends in more 'lowly' professions.
I meant no disrespect or to cause a blue collar vs white collar debate.
My only point was that rebuilding an engine has little to do with engineering. (in response to the diploma comment).
If the OP's school was anything as interesting as mine, his senior project was 100x more fun and technically challenging than rebuilding a motor. Like determining what torque for headstuds, there are many calculations that stand behind the little number printed in the FSM.
My only point was that rebuilding an engine has little to do with engineering. (in response to the diploma comment).
If the OP's school was anything as interesting as mine, his senior project was 100x more fun and technically challenging than rebuilding a motor. Like determining what torque for headstuds, there are many calculations that stand behind the little number printed in the FSM.
Hey, hey now! I'm a mechanical engineer... Be nice! But, to be honest I pretty much agree with you guys.
You don't learn how to build engines by working with thermodynamics...that all comes from hands on experience. I know electrical engineers that don't even know how to wire in a simple 3-way light switch. I know mechanical engineers that don't know how to change their own engine oil.
However, I also don't know any mechanics that can generate the fluid dynamics model to design the most efficient construction of the intake runners, combustion chamber, etc. How do you think we're getting engines that make 400hp and are getting 25mpg these days? Because mechanics are putting them together better than they were a couple decades ago?
Ultimately, any mechanical engineer who claims to be an engine guru also better be a mechanic.
You don't learn how to build engines by working with thermodynamics...that all comes from hands on experience. I know electrical engineers that don't even know how to wire in a simple 3-way light switch. I know mechanical engineers that don't know how to change their own engine oil.
However, I also don't know any mechanics that can generate the fluid dynamics model to design the most efficient construction of the intake runners, combustion chamber, etc. How do you think we're getting engines that make 400hp and are getting 25mpg these days? Because mechanics are putting them together better than they were a couple decades ago?
Ultimately, any mechanical engineer who claims to be an engine guru also better be a mechanic.
No worries UWdave, I wasn't offended at all. You caught a miscue and I wanted to correct it. First 
on me if you're in King County on the I-5, send a PM.
On another note: Engineers need to practice general mechanics/maintenance in what they design/create; get out in the shop and service the part/area of the vehicle....
I'm talking to you PHH designer (just kidding )
I also agree with 400bhp with 25 mpg, Thanks 2 E L O!
Anyways, hope this build gets back on track with pictures and updates. Maybe all this talk will remind the OP there is some people watching and waiting.
on me if you're in King County on the I-5, send a PM. On another note: Engineers need to practice general mechanics/maintenance in what they design/create; get out in the shop and service the part/area of the vehicle....
I'm talking to you PHH designer
(just kidding )I also agree with 400bhp with 25 mpg, Thanks 2 E L O!
Anyways, hope this build gets back on track with pictures and updates. Maybe all this talk will remind the OP there is some people watching and waiting.
^^^^ this. Most engineers I've met are idiots in "real life" applications.
Most engine gurus are way more interesting and knowledgeable about mechanics and engines.
OUCH
There is a big difference between designing and engineering an engine and performing maintenance on the same engine. The service tech might be able to tell you that you are overheating because you added a blower, but would be hard pressed to perform the heat transfer calculations necessary to size a heat exchanger (radiator) other than looking at a chart (which was prepared by an engineer). More knowledgable in what way? Think they know CFD, FEA, etc...?Hey, hey now! I'm a mechanical engineer... Be nice! But, to be honest I pretty much agree with you guys.
You don't learn how to build engines by working with thermodynamics...that all comes from hands on experience. I know electrical engineers that don't even know how to wire in a simple 3-way light switch. I know mechanical engineers that don't know how to change their own engine oil.
However, I also don't know any mechanics that can generate the fluid dynamics model to design the most efficient construction of the intake runners, combustion chamber, etc. How do you think we're getting engines that make 400hp and are getting 25mpg these days? Because mechanics are putting them together better than they were a couple decades ago?
Ultimately, any mechanical engineer who claims to be an engine guru also better be a mechanic.
Well said
How's your prolect going?
Hi Yotakrawler,
Wondering how your build is going? Lot of us are reading along with great interest and enjoyment in seeing your skills and appreciating you taking us along for the ride in pictures and explanation.
Have you made any progress lately on the Cruiser? I used to live in Northern CO, and I know that this is the time to make haste in projects cause winter gets there all too soon.
Take Care and thanks for you sharing this with is.
Hi Yotakrawler,
Wondering how your build is going? Lot of us are reading along with great interest and enjoyment in seeing your skills and appreciating you taking us along for the ride in pictures and explanation.
Have you made any progress lately on the Cruiser? I used to live in Northern CO, and I know that this is the time to make haste in projects cause winter gets there all too soon.
Take Care and thanks for you sharing this with is.
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Hey guys thanks for all the comments. I took my head to the machine shop a few months ago and just found out the head is on the edge of being too warped to repair. So long story short I am mad at how long it took to get this info and am now trying to source a good used head. I am probably heading to Denver tomorrow to pick one up. Hopefully some updates soon...
As far as engineering goes, all I know is I have a lot of respect for anyone who gets the degree, hopefully my time will come.
As far as engineering goes, all I know is I have a lot of respect for anyone who gets the degree, hopefully my time will come.
