My kind of Mechanic!

blowndodge · 12-01-2009, 09:32 PM

cactusjack · 12-01-2009, 09:50 PM

No thanks. In auto mechanics in high school a guy in my class was timing his 1970 Bronco and got a little too close to a belt and damn near lost 3 fingers. The surgeons managed to get some movement back in his fingers though.

**glwilson** · 12-01-2009, 09:52 PM

I invented that type of mechanical technique. ;)

They call me; "two-finger".

cactusjack · 12-01-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

I invented that type of mechanical technique. ;)

They call me; "two-finger".

Like our metal shop teacher that said "there are 5 safety rules you must follow when using a hydraulic tubing bender". Then he held up his hand to count them off and had 4 fingers and a knuckle.

**glwilson** · 12-01-2009, 10:28 PM

Ha!! Two more fiingers than I have!!!

blowndodge · 12-02-2009, 12:38 AM

What a bunch of wimps!!! LOL

**ringadingh** · 12-02-2009, 09:16 AM

A freind of mine tried something similar back in the 70's. He was drunk, didn't use a screwdriver, and only lost the ends of two fingers when he hit the rad fan.

blowndodge · 12-02-2009, 09:52 AM

Ok a VW bug has no radiator and the fan is not accessible to get your fingers caught from the back. I'm guessing using the long screwdriver was the rational for that person not to use his fingers to do it.

I hear ya shouldn't use a Car Tire on a motorcycle. Many "experts" make that same claim!

I also thought is was pretty slick like the guy seating a bead on his tire while still on the vehicle stuck on a rocky trail. Probably something not taught in shop class but pretty slick none-the-less..... ::) ::)

Please do not try this at home. There.... now everyone's happy!!

**cnc** · 12-02-2009, 11:44 AM

My brother sent that to me just the other day. I filed it under:
Handy to know if I ever decide to put a VW engine in my Nomad.

macmac · 12-02-2009, 12:16 PM

risky, but not bad... He used the same belt though, and had it been a new belt things would have been a little too snug..

That install used shim packs to get adjustment correct...

**glwilson** · 12-02-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Ok a VW bug has no radiator and the fan is not accessible to get your fingers caught from the back. I'm guessing using the long screwdriver was the rational for that person not to use his fingers to do it.

I hear ya shouldn't use a Car Tire on a motorcycle. Many "experts" make that same claim!

I also thought is was pretty slick like the guy seating a bead on his tire while still on the vehicle stuck on a rocky trail. Probably something not taught in shop class but pretty slick none-the-less..... ::) ::)

Please do not try this at home. There.... now everyone's happy!!

Ahhh BD... we're just "chomping" on you. ;)

I actually thought the video was rather cool.

macmac · 12-03-2009, 10:34 AM

Well that method would work, I used to do it but with the engine OFF turning the crank with a wrench. That works to get the belt off. And it works to put the old used same belt back on.

Doing that to replace a old worn out belt and then zip on a brand new belt will kill the new belt instantly...

All the shims would be stored under the flange washer, and the new belt would be high 'e' string too tight...

blowndodge · 12-03-2009, 11:59 AM

I knew someone like mac would appreciate the "ingenuity"

macmac · 12-03-2009, 06:30 PM

BD, I don't mean to sound condesending or act superior, but this time you got the spelink wrong.

To be correct in this instance it is spilied "enginenuity" Maybe it was a typo....

**glwilson** · 12-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

BD, I don't mean to sound condesending or act superior, but this time you got the spelink wrong.

To be correct in this instance it is spilied "enginenuity" Maybe it was a typo....

Ahhh mac... you never cease to humor me...

That was good. ;)

12-01-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
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12-01-2009, 09:50 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	My kind of Mechanic! No thanks. In auto mechanics in high school a guy in my class was timing his 1970 Bronco and got a little too close to a belt and damn near lost 3 fingers. The surgeons managed to get some movement back in his fingers though. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-01-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
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12-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	My kind of Mechanic! Ha!! Two more fiingers than I have!!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My kind of Mechanic! What a bunch of wimps!!! LOL __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	My kind of Mechanic! A freind of mine tried something similar back in the 70's. He was drunk, didn't use a screwdriver, and only lost the ends of two fingers when he hit the rad fan. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-02-2009, 09:52 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My kind of Mechanic! Ok a VW bug has no radiator and the fan is not accessible to get your fingers caught from the back. I'm guessing using the long screwdriver was the rational for that person not to use his fingers to do it. I hear ya shouldn't use a Car Tire on a motorcycle. Many "experts" make that same claim! I also thought is was pretty slick like the guy seating a bead on his tire while still on the vehicle stuck on a rocky trail. Probably something not taught in shop class but pretty slick none-the-less..... ::) ::) Please do not try this at home. There.... now everyone's happy!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#9
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	My kind of Mechanic! My brother sent that to me just the other day. I filed it under: Handy to know if I ever decide to put a VW engine in my Nomad. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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12-02-2009, 12:16 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	My kind of Mechanic! risky, but not bad... He used the same belt though, and had it been a new belt things would have been a little too snug.. That install used shim packs to get adjustment correct... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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12-03-2009, 10:34 AM	#12
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	My kind of Mechanic! Well that method would work, I used to do it but with the engine OFF turning the crank with a wrench. That works to get the belt off. And it works to put the old used same belt back on. Doing that to replace a old worn out belt and then zip on a brand new belt will kill the new belt instantly... All the shims would be stored under the flange washer, and the new belt would be high 'e' string too tight... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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12-03-2009, 11:59 AM	#13
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My kind of Mechanic! I knew someone like mac would appreciate the "ingenuity" __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-03-2009, 06:30 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	My kind of Mechanic! BD, I don't mean to sound condesending or act superior, but this time you got the spelink wrong. To be correct in this instance it is spilied "enginenuity" Maybe it was a typo.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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