Hands on Peter Alignment Clinic - Hosted by Shaft
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Topic: Hands on Peter Alignment Clinic - Hosted by Shaft
Posted By: quinner
Subject: Hands on Peter Alignment Clinic - Hosted by Shaft
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 3:13am
Oh wait, I may have worded that wrong. 
Just seeing if there any interest in anyone coming by to watch Mr. B get it dialed in on an Excalibur with a PCM reduction transmission, as well as 351 with a Velvet Drive, or bring your own. Plenty of skiing and volleyball to be had as well. If none of you care, I'll just run around with my shaft the way it is! davidg, bring that Southwind, I've got a special 2-blade that might be the hot ticket for you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 9:31am
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!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 10:43am
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I'll be there. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 12:08pm
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Depending on the time, I'll be there. ------------- |
Posted By: horkn
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 2:47pm
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I'm glad I'm not the only perv on this site. LOL
Unfortunately I probably won't be able to make it. I am working on the missus to go to the reunion at green lake this year though. ------------- 78 martinique- refloored, reinforced, stringers re glassed, re engineered interior GT40P heads Edelbrock Performer intake acme 4 blade http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/horkn/fish/nautique.jpg |
Posted By: TX Foilhead
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 3:03pm
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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. |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: May-30-2010 at 2:44am
Hardly... [/QUOTE=horkn] Unfortunately I probably won't be able to make it. I am working on the missus to go to the reunion at green lake this year though. [/QUOTE] You...and your wife won't be sorry. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
horkn wrote:Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-30-2010 at 2:43pm
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I second the video documentation of this event ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-02-2010 at 5:10pm
Video?? I'm camera shy! Besides, most of the shots may be showing of bunch of us slugging down some beers!!  Really though, I feel it's not a bad idea even though Eric's pictures are real good.
Any more interest? Kevin, do you have your schedule nailed down yet? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: June-02-2010 at 5:21pm
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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 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: June-02-2010 at 5:53pm
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Pete,
No can do, but need to... I'll be out of town the next two weekends.... Perhaps a make up course will be in order.. I like the beverages served you were talking about.. Ha. Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 1:21am
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: phospher
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 2:49am
| All excellent ideas! |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 12:53pm
Great idea. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 2:42pm
This really sounds like a great idea and I'd be willing to do the alignment clinic there. Most know that I've never been one to lay around the sandbar most of the day anyway! I emailed CQ if his boat can wait till then. He doesn't feel he's got muct of a problem anyway but who knows what Lauderdale Lakes Marine did to the boat!
I can run through basic electrical too. Now, if Eric ever gets off his a** and commits to coming this year, I could even get some help! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 3:01pm
I could host a knob polishing clinic!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 3:14pm
Randy, On your way to GL, stop by Brunstucky and pick up the lad!! I'm sure he could help out with your clinic too! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 3:35pm
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Randy is bringing the family this year Pete. You don't want to scar the kids for life do you? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 4:17pm
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Great idea Steve.. We could do one during the boat show as well as Sat morning before the parade....
Tune into the GL threads. We'll start something over there and see who can do what... Again, perfect addition !!! ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 4:24pm
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: June-09-2010 at 8:34pm
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I think this is a super idea and would definitely attend. I have owned my boat for 10 years and never had my stuff aligned. Everyone tells me it is ok, but sure would be nice to double check after a class. ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 10:04am
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Pete, I'll hand you a beer...you know im last minute ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 10:43am
From my cooler or yours? I'll be there waiting!!------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 12:13pm
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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!! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |