Hands on Peter Alignment Clinic - Hosted by Shaft

For some reason I knew that Chris would be creative with wording this posting/announcement! There's no way with the word "shaft" and "peter" involved that he couldn't get it "mixed up"!!!

This idea started when Chris asked me to help him check his alignment (notice I didn't say shaft). He felt he knew how to do it but wanted to be sure. Then he got the idea that maybe others in the area may want to get involved even though he and I feel most will know how and probably have done it. Ether way, it would be a fun gathering.

Several years ago I did a alignment clinic at one of the Blackhawk chapters tech seminars but due to having around 50 people I used a engine/trans then a shaft, stuffing box/log, strut mock up on the bench. This one we'll be able to run through the process on a actual boat.

At this time, I think we're talking doing this on a Saturday at CQ's in Lake Villa.

Interest?

BTW, If anyone brings a V drive, they're crawling in and under the engine!!

Depending on the time, I'll be there.

I'd bring my Vdrive , but since you say I have to do it myself I guess I'll stay here and save the $$ for boat gas. I am expecting it to be OK since I've hit nothing and have good solid fiberglass stringers.

This might be a good time for someone to get the video camera out so a video could be added to the alignment thread for those of us who have an easier time seeing it done rather than reading about it.   

I second the video documentation of this event

A video I feel would be very helpfull to a lot of the less experinced members to understand and visualize the procedure and have a better chance of success doing the alignment correctly.

Just have CQ behind the camera and not in front of it, then again HW would be there too ...sooooo... flip a coin to be fair

I've often thought some clinics as part of the reunions would be really cool. Alignments, carb tuning, plug chops, fiberglass lay up, wet sanding (Moj?), electrical, gel repair, etc. All could be 1/2 hour or so and be at a 101 level.

Often, a quick live demo is all a guy needs to pick up the ball and run with this stuff.

If the tent remains at the park all weekend long, it could easily host something like that.

RainDog wrote: I've often thought some clinics as part of the reunions would be really cool. Alignments, carb tuning, plug chops, fiberglass lay up, wet sanding (Moj?), electrical, gel repair, etc. All could be 1/2 hour or so and be at a 101 level. Often, a quick live demo is all a guy needs to pick up the ball and run with this stuff. If the tent remains at the park all weekend long, it could easily host something like that.

Great idea.

I could host a knob polishing clinic!

Randy is bringing the family this year Pete. You don't want to scar the kids for life do you?

Moj - Haul the Cuda up to the reunion (now that you have a spiffy new trailer) and we'll have a gel restoration clinic where everyone gets 2 SQ FT to work on. Wet sand, compound, polish, glaze, wax.

Then, with the areas left we have a contest for the kids to see who can get their area the shiniest. Bring some enormous candy bars (or marshmallows) as prizes. Cheapest labor ever.

You won't be done before the reunion, but you'll be done shortly after, hahaha.

Pete, I'll hand you a beer...you know im last minute

Man, those are all super idea's!! I'm eager to come and learn!

Eric,
forget that last minute thing of yours and register, so we can have a few cold ones after class!!