Edit 7/30/14: .
Location: Marks in-laws beach side play house outside of Seattle, 371 Kimbel Lane. Shelton, WA.
Date: Aug 30-31
The clinic will be the same as all the others:
Covered: 901 transmissions from early 911/912/914
Cost: $300 per builder, free for spectators, Free for 18 and under.
Includes: Instruction, hands on building, use of all special tools needed, new stainless hardware
You need to get: Seal kit
Good used parts will be available on site. You can pre-purchase new parts through me if you like.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING NEW INTERMEDIATE PLATE BEARINGS IF YOU CAN.
Bearing kits from me are sold out and the new ones I get will be much more expensive per the manufacturer.
Attending:
- NORD (PAID + Bearing)
- rhodyguy (Trading cores + Bearing)
- Hank914 (Paid + Bearing + DVD)
- Daiberl (Pre Paid)
- bradtho (Paid)
- mr.242 (Comp for hosting)
- stimpyvan (Pending availability to go)
- sportlicherFahrer (now IN! Waiting for check )
- audio_file (Check supposed to be in mail 7/10)
- r3dplanet (Paid)
- ben*james (likely just ship it)
- nine9three (paid)
- Jett and Wife of Jett (pending)
The calendar shows Easter is the last weekend Sunday the 30th, might not be good.
I'm open all other days. Let's see who can host and fit thier schedule. Kelty 360 was offering his Renton Area location..
Dr. Where do we order this seal kit? Is this also the gasket kit?
PNW people lets chime in here and get this planned.
count me in as a spectator
My last conversation with Mark (Mr.242) had Dave down at Triad hosting in his shop. Mark was kind of driving the tranny clinic bus at that point so lets wait to hear from him.
Hey Steve did you ever get your fire damage sorted out?
pattison lake (triad location) is a long way from everywhere. takes me 45 minutes to get there from my house.
I'd be in as a spectator fo'sho'. I'm really good a poking fun, getting in the way and being a general menace.
I'll bring my set of trans tools along and I'll help in any way I can. That includes beer drinking, grilling and whatever is needed. . .
I sure hope it's not the weekend of March 1st/2nd as I'll be in Hawaii. . . The rest of the month is clear for me.
So far March looks very good besides the first weekend, will be on a business trip until 3/1. I might bring a transmission I have for the LE and the one from my -6 also so if someone wants to participate but needs a transmission to work on let me know
Probably not going to be early March as I have Hershey at end of April. Not good to schedule things too close = burn out.
Interested pending final date and location.( Renton would be perfect!)
Ah, Renton. I fell in love with twins (girls) from Renton, once. Bitter sweet memories.
Count me in as a builder. I gots a 1st gear that likes to pop out at takeoff, and a 2nd gear that likes to grind when downshifting from any speed but near-zero. A good candidate?
Chris
Yes, when? Where? Still in the air.
I will be out of town the first week in March. I am definitely, I have a side shift that was given to me and I don't know the state of it so this would be a great time to figure it out.
Not going to be first weekend. So, which of the others? Where? It may have to be moved to June or later if I can not pin down a date.
not June. My motor is coming out soon for new heads so that would be perfect in March.
Did you guys know that Nate has a casino across from his place and a tax free chevron gas station! smokes and booze. Anacortes is a lot closer to me also.
As long as I have a ride to and from the airport, I am open to any useful venue.
Easter is the only weekend that I'm out too. I've been asking around to see if we can use a shop in renton, but haven't had any luck yet
I'm in I need to crack open the last one I did at the clinic and figure out why it won't stay in fourth gear.
It sounds like Mark (Mr.242) and Dave at Triad were planning this, so I don't want to step on any toes with an offer to host at this point. Lets hear from them first.
If there is ever a prob with one of the rebuilds, contact me. I havent been in the PNW for a while, this been a problem for that long? You are welcome to show up and I will tear into it for you, no charge of course. Also, you can always ship it to me, same deal.
Mr.242 contacted me last fall about doing a clinic at my place in Forest Grove. Never heard back from him ...............
I can open up 1000 to 1500 sq. ft. if need be.
Not real handy for the folks in Seattle.
But just a thought.
Could do dinner at the Grand Lodge ..........
http://www.mcmenamins.com/GrandLodge
SCCA Autocross Sunday the 16th at PIR.
Easter in April 20th. this year.
KELTY, you offered last time we brought this up, as well. Sorry, I forgot. I PM you and we can talk.
I am looking at the last weekend in March. Does this work for everyone? If so, I will submit request tomorrow.
Just RSVPing here. Dates should be fine. Western WA preferred if possible. My son Miles will also attend barring school soccer commitments.
Greg
I've been away... sorry fellas. I was sniffing around for a place in the PNW for another Tranny Build and was trying to find a place that would host the numbers.
I'm not against Nate, Kelty, or Triad Dave places. It all depends on who and how many appear.
I'm out for March 3-21 for a major training project. The 22nd is a possibility; however, I'm sure I will be worthless. (more than normal)
I thought the 29th weekend, till I read the posts and see that it's Easter Weekend. That will get many of us in trouble.
I'm happy with my Tranny build at the moment; but do have an extra side shift I scored that could use a build. So I would possibly drain $300 too.
Dr. Evil is welcome to crash at my house and would love to catch up. Just need to set up a date! How many in the Evil Clan are making the trip?
the location is dependent on the number of attendees. if the turnout is anything like the one at mike's SPACE will be needed. there were 6 or 7 big tables? more?, and it was packed.
looking at a calendar the weekend of 4/20 is easter, so that prob wouldn't work. 4/12 might work as it's a free pass not to attend palm sunday services (for those who usually HAVE to). one of the first 3 weekends in may? after that we're into memorial day, graduations, vacations, weddings and the rest of the summer festivities. i think 500 sq ft (CLEAR, OPEN space), at a minimum, is required.
mike, are you solo for this clinic or will noel and the baby be coming along?
k
Why do people keep posting about April? This is MARCH we are shooting for.
I guess April is out then
I could host at my house. I've got 1,200 sq ft that can be worked into 7-9 work stations and more could be added but it would get crowded then. I have a press but parts washer would have to be in a pan. There is plenty of parking. Any one staying the night, bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
The bad for some; I live 6 miles North of Bellingham nine miles South of the boarder. Airport, Bellingham International is 20 minutes away. Mike see if you can get direct flight. Or somebody can bring you up from Seattle.
Any weekend is OK.
Yes, April is out. Hershey is that month and I already have that weekend booked away from family. I dont like to spend too much time away from wife and 1yo, I only see him 15min in the morning on days I work....and I work a lot.
If March falls through, then June is the next possible. I am trying to get to Australia in May, so that is out for now.
For space, each person needs a 2'x2' space, best with room under it. You do not need to spread your parts over a vast expanse.
Transmissions are brought by the participants. If you are planning on flying up, you would have to ship it. At that cost, unless you are very interested in the clinic experience, you would be dollars ahead shipping it to me and having me rebuild it.
I hesitate to commit right now because of a work situation that should be resolved in the next couple of days. I have approximately 2+ bays in my shop so I don't think space would be a problem. I also have room for people to camp if they want. My weekends in March are pretty open so I'm flexible there. The only thing holding me back is the work thing, so if you can wait for that to be cleared up I can let you know. Otherwise, I'm out.
Lets tentative at Marc's, with expectation that this can change. The last weekend in March is what I am going to request off. I will submit that request now and we can suss out the location in the coming days.
Submission is in for last weekend, 29-30, of March. This is the date we will plan for.
Now, are there locations that will not work for some people? Can we get a tentative list so that I can see if I can afford to come out??
I'm in for box rebuild and the full show. Let me know where?
The 30th is Easter. Hope that doesn't mess up people's weekend schedule.
in. i plan on doing 2 boxes and bringing a legacy wagon full of cores. if marc has enough room he's located centrally so most folks will be within an hour's drive. if the clinic should be held north of seattle i'll just get a room for the night.
Since when is Easter in March???
I have a gear head calendar so it could be wrong? It has something to do with moon cycles and Good Friday. Seattle will be OK.
My 2014 calendar shows Easter as April 20.
Hey Nord, you do realize you need to get a new calendar every year, right?
I'm in with one transmission.
If Juergen or Kevin (or anyone else) have a second box, I'd be happy to take that on and pitch in some money. I don't think I want to tempt fate opening mine up when I really don't have any complaints!
Again I was wrong about Easter. Sorry to everyone that changed thier plans.
I do have a BMW PRO 3 calendar in the kitchen and it says that the BMW group will be seeing Easter on the 30th of March. Do I need to post a picture? Again Sorry.
Back to the Tranny Clinic. All chime in if your box needs fleshend up.
I'm in at either location. I'd prefer Marc's house because it's so much closer to home.
Brad if you want to pay & play I have a few box's that I can provide.
I no longer need the learn'in but definitely want to hang, drink & pass gas.
Hey Rich, ya I still collect those.
Not sure how many attendees the good doctor needs to make the trip, but I'm in with either a box from Kevin or Juergen.
Let's make this happen!
Count me in as well. I have one on the floor that should be fixable, one F'd core that I'm ok with letting parts out of, and one in the car that needs freshening up when I do my engine work.
I'll put you on the tentative list. I wont take any $$ until I have the a-ok from work on the dates.
I'm in. For certain.
Glad the Easter thing got moved.
I can get days off work once we know that Dr.Evil is coming. I'll be his driver. I've got a junky extra tranny I can open up and check for decent parts.
The dates are posted, I need a location now
I need to list all the possibilities and we can vote/see about availability:
- Triad shop
- KELTY
- NORD
There were more. What do y'all think?
your party, pick the spot. i think a more central puget sound location might help with attendance. again, your call. figure it out.
I agree with Kevin that Puget Sound area would be best for most but I will host if need be. I'm 100 miles North of Seattle. I have alot of room.
Man, I dont know the terrain up there. Y'all say Puget Sound area. OK, who is there???
the 'sound' covers the triad shop to nord's. prob 170 miles. if marc is game it's about mid point. which is about perfect. except for nord and nate. nord's place is just aboot as close to canada as it gets.
I dont know your addresses. I know you are West and slightly North of me. Sheesh....
OK, KELTY wins. Congratulations?
If anyone in the Renton area knows the Flores twins, let them know I will be in town and I miss them very much Havent seen them since 99.
Thanks Mark!!! your place is more central. If it doesn't work out for you we can move it up here.
I'm happy.
me too. marc's in under an hour in the hov lane with my goodtogo pass.
I'm in for some look seeing! (Watching).
Dr. Evil.... ?
I hate to be the rational thinker. But do you have enough builders to make this worth your time? Looking at the thread, there are lots of 'watchers' and I didn't count many builders.
I'm a builder!
Looks like 8 or 9 builders so far. Whats the target?
Keep in mind he's hoping to see the twins again too
start an "OFFICIAL" sign up thread? should save a ton of time and scrolling.
I think we have enough. I am actually not starting a sign up thread because it will take twice as much work for me to do that and then take money. When I am ready for taking tuition, I will start that thread. I need to have confirmed time off, and make sure I have enough spare parts to cover everyone after this coming clinic in VA.
Alright folks, it has come to my attention that this clinic will have to be postponed. Way too much shit at home going on, my stock of parts are too far depleted for me to feel comfortable having all of your boxes open and needing parts, and I am running myself ragged with my day job-biz-side projects. This will happen, I promise, but I need to move it back. May is supposed to be my Australia clinic, but that has been silent for too long and I need more lead up and planning. So, perhaps May will be the next possibility. I think every other month is the soonest I can do clinics. Otherwise I am getting burnt out and I am still doing builds and stuff in between that need attention and parts.
I am always looking for cores and love to trade work for them, or cash.
I will update the first post.
No worries. This is what happens when you get all responsible with a job, family, and responsibilities.
We're here when it works out.
Hey Doc I just sent you a PM for a request.
Alright, first post edited with details. August??
My August, there are 5 weekends in the month.
1st: SeaFair
2nd: Family B-day (16th b-day party)
3rd: Take kids off to College
4th: Open
5th: Open
Does anybody care about Seafair anymore?
I do! I get about 18 hours of OT $$$$. I have to work the drunk bus for the DUI boaters trying to kill each other on the water.
So I am out. Doesn't mean others would join in or create a function somewhere. I would like to do my dad's transmission for him. So if I can join it would be great.
I am cool with the 4th and 5th weekend. Right now, things are open.
I'm in. Any day. Anywhere.
4th or 5th weekend of August works for me. Marc hosting?
SeaFair... best place to watch the races is on your couch. it's a long freekin' day. did the log boom one year aboard the Victory5. bonus points for them being far, far away from 405. the races are held on sunday yes?
edit: fun day for you mark. a day wrangling a bunch of inebriates. couldn't pay me enough.
My tranny is done already, so unless something changes, I'll just be there to drink and bullshit. Maybe my engine will be done by then
spectater, i have a tail shift trans core if you are interested doctor
I may show as a spectator. I can bring a core or 2 if needed. We'll see when it get's closer. I might build a box too . I don't have any plans that would need a 901 for. Trying to quit screwing around with all the 914's. I'm down to 3 & that is my new cap. So unless I get rid of another one. I can't buy one
I have not contacted Kelty about this date, yet. Wanted to get it more nailed down. So, the last weekends in Aug is where we are. Dave at Triad has also kindly offered his lake front shop as alternate in case Marc is unable. We should be good. I have not heard back on the dates from Dave yet.
Any paying peoples??? Once I get the location set, I will start taking peoples money
Late August does not work for me, I'll be partying in Idaho.
If at all possible, I'll be there. With beer.
4th or 5th works for me as I have a low mile spare tranny to refresh...
4th or 5th weekend, right? Just want to be clear
I will be rebuilding a box and have 1 1/2 boxs for parts if anybody needs parts.
Also have a early intermediate plate for 6 linkage if anyone needs one and a rear trans cover without broken mounts. If your box is broken let me know.
I'll contact you about cores
We have our cabin in Shelton we can use. good view and only catch would be for me to ask my father in-law to move some cars around. He has his stash in there and we'd have room. We also have a car port to work under. August has the potential to be extremely warm.
Just need people who need tranny's done. or as Dr. Evil says "Paying customers"
I would not recommend trying to do it in one day. You may end up screwed. I plan for two days, Sat-Sun so that I have Sun to finish up any stragglers or issues.
I plan to attend, will be back in Seattle on August 18th, riding the motorcycle to Alaska from August 8th to August 18th So every weekend afterwards works for me.
I'm not going to be able to commit to coming in August. If I can make it, I woun't know until the day before. I'm planning a trip with my shop-car to a race the 2nd week in Sept and my weekends are going to be full as the last-minute mad-scramble sets in. I'll be there in spirit for sure though.
I would be interested in rebuilding a box. The final (5th) weekend of August would work for me. It is probably worth pointing out that that is also Labor Day weekend.
Van
At this point it looks like I will be in. I have 2 cores and one good one. Will more than likely be upgrading my intermediate and diff.... Once we are done, I dont want to have two cores left. Just one good one to drive with. So if anybody else is looking for one to play with or hold on to.....
I will buy your core. It is how I am able to pay for this clinic, buying and selling parts.
If anyone has spare cores, let me know, please. I am coming out specifically for the clinic and to get cores to harvest and ship back.
I'm still up for this as a paying customer... glad to see this back on the table.
Chris
Does Labor Day weekend matter to anyone? I would want to be at a clinic if I was not the one doing it
I would like to solidify a date soon. I will put my request in and have that squared. I also need to solidify a location but have not had a response to my emails to Dave at Triad for a few days. It has been a holiday weekend, though, so I will wait until the end of the week to make a decision. So far we have a great location at Mark's (mr242) beach house (been there, this would work), a big shop with all the amenities 100mi north of Seattle, Dave at Tirad's shop. Did I miss any???
Alright well looks like you can put Juergen down for 2 this should work for me too.
Sign me up for the last weekend in August. Ill labor over the box.
the shelton location is prob 1 hour 15 minutes, maybe 2 from seattle proper. depending where the lake is located. on the olympia side or north of? i'm still in for the clinic. looks like there are a lot of cores around here. you might be shocked.
I told Mike that we could have it in my garage also, that is the place 100 miles North of Seattle. 1600 sq ft, could put in 9 - 11 work spaces. Maybe the Canadians would come down for it here. Big 2 acre yard, 3 bathes and a place everyone could crash for the night. Have a press and 2 pans for parts washing.
nord's offer sounds like a good one too.
Being from Portland, I'd prefer the southern side of Seattle
I have a tail shifter I will unload and bring the one from the last clinic to go through and see why it's popping out of 4th gear.
So, I am liking the last weekend (Labor Day). I will firm that up now. However, the location is looking like between Mark's house on the sound (been there, loved it), and NORDs automotive Garage Majal. Would everyone be willing to drive up to NORDS? I know Marks and it offers some nice amenities and privacy close to the city
What's the name of the lake....mark, mike c......?
It is in Shelton on Hammersly Inlet. Salt water and not a lake. Only hold up would be it's my in-laws. I will have to ask if they are cool with it.
I'm cool with the inlet if it's a go. Where is Nords?
I would love this location
Just sayin.....
Nord lives in Lynden.
I see maybe one Canadian coming....where are the rest? If the Canadians can make it, that makes NORDs place ideal as I can do a WC Canada and PNW clinic.
I'm between Bellingham and Lynden. 9 miles south of the border off hwy 539.
Alright, I did update the title to say Canada....lets see if we can lure them across the boarder
Is there anyone where for which NORDS place is too far and you would not go? I need to know if I should forget this as a possibility.
Consequently, I am still planning on snatching a hoard of boxes from Dave at Triad (whenever I hear back from him) and taking them to the location where the clinic will be the day before so I can part them before the clinic. Then, I will take the day after the clinic and return the rental van and drop off the carcasses at the scrap yard.
Things that can help me out greatly, if you can; a van (and maybe a driver) to transport the transmissions (some compensation offered as this saves me $$ for the rental), and someone to offer to take the core parts not used to the scrapper (you can keep them, or you can scrap them and keep the $$). This saves me time on the ground. If I can avoid being out there more than 4 days total this will make my day job suck less (they will lump my 12hr shifts together to make time for me to be off and it sucks), and will allow for less time away from my family (makes wife and boy happy).
Let me know if you can help a brother out.
Time off request in for 5th weekend of Aug (30-31).
First post updated. If you want to come and are not on the list, let me know. If there is a location that will not work for you, let me know. The dates are firm, I hope the location firms up as well, soon. See first post and report in please
Where are you people from Canada??? I know non of you have a car that runs so should be no problem coming down with a Tranny to rebuild. is Legal here.
OK, got the go ahead for the waterfront shop of Mr. 242's in-laws It appears to be the most central to those that have contacted me. With this, I will start taking tuition/reservations.
I will update the first post. Perhaps Mark can chime in with a more exact address for those wanting to go?
Please also see note on getting intermediate plate bearings. If you can, do so. It will be the best thing in the long run. Contact me if you want some and I will try to locate some at a discount. More people = less $$ per person.
Thanks for the offer. So far, Dave at Triad had not been answering my emails any longer. I hope he is ok and just busy. Looking like I may not be buying his cores. I am interested in cores, still. With Mark being near and plugged in, this helps out, too. I'll let you all know as time approaches. All the students need to know is to pay and show up I always enjoy the PNW clinics.
If you are in, PM me for my address to send check/mo. No paypal (if we can help it), too many fees and ass pain is not worth it.
I just got word on a deal for the 4 shaft bearings; two intermediate plate and two roller bearings on the diff end of the pinion and input shaft. PM me if you are interested. I am wanting to put an order in for these ASAP. Cost of all 4 is less than the cost of two.
Please see post #1 for your answers
the proposed location is near shelton wa. about 2 hours from p-land with good traffic. better than a 5 hour hour run to near the b.c. border. that 5 hours is timing the commute perfectly too. after 3pm and it's a traffic nightmare from olympia to well past everett.
Alright folks, I need to book my flight soon so I need folks that are going to do this clinic to step up and contact me. The holiday weekend might make getting a flight difficult if we wait much longer.
I'm in for one box to rebuild.
Start an "official attendee" thread. Tickets aren't going to be any cheaper at the end of July. If available they'll be at a premium. Lots-o-shite starts in august. By the way, I'm in.....
I update the first post of this thread with every iteration. It seems superfluous and cluttering to have another thread for just attendance.....but I will try it. WTF
Well, starting a separate thread has generated exactly 0 responses so I am posting here as it will auto reply to the folks subscribed (if they have the feature set up).
For those of you paying attention, here is an amazing offer that I highly suggest you take advantage of. I have the following kit:
999-110-012-01 Pinion shaft bearing, diff side, retail = $551.75
999-052-016-0A Pinion shaft intermediate plate bearing, retail = $220.25
999-053-025-00 Input shaft bearing, intermediate plate, retail = $249.25
999-110-008-00 Main shaft bearing, diff side, retail = $161.25
Total retail = $1182.50
My price for all 4 is $375!!!!
I am ordering the first 4 kits - 1 for me, 1 for a customers build in Norway, and 2 are available for sale with preference to the clinic attendees. I may be able to get more, but I can not afford to order them before they are sold.
As for the clinic, I am not buying my ticket until I have funds in had to do so. So far, no money has arrived (to my knowledge). I am out of town so if mailed in then I will not know until my wife tells me. I will update this info in the first post as well. All new and relevant info can be found there always, with date of update.
Well, i WAS about to mail you a check for the attendance fee, but now I'll just have it made out for 675, lol.
I'll take one of the two pkgs you have available.
Chris
One reserved for you, Chris
Sorry. Been super busy with HS graduations for 2 kids and now parents 50th anniversary.
Address: 371 Kimbel Lane. Shelton, WA.
I WILL PUT UP SOME MARKERS to indicate the driveway to turn down.
We have a shop for the rebuild, the in-laws will move their cars out and give us room.
I'll mail you a check after the 1st of the month. I'm on fixed income now so broke always the last week.
Several checks in the mail so this is a go. I will reserve the flight when I get a second. This week I am in Atl for conference so will get to this when I return.
This seems Perfect
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the gasket kits run $34.25 (1 kit doesn't qualify for free shipping) @ the bird. anyone else in for ordering the the kits as a group? with enough on the order maybe we can get a break on the kit $?
sending a pm hank. we're at 4 now. anyone else? there's time but i would like to order prior to the end of july to avoid any hassles. if you are on the attendees list on the first post please contact me via pm if you want to participate. james saum is not listed but i think he plans to attend.
mike, something not mentioned. do you recommend replacing the throw out bearing arm pivot clip and ball cup bushing while we're in there?
Is part of the fees for the rebuild for the gasket kit? Or are you looking for only a 2nd kit for a rebuild of tranny #2?
mark, i'm pretty sure the gasket kit is a participant's responsibility. detailed in post #1? are you building again or just manning the binford and making sure the children behave?
the kit pictured @ pelican shows what looks the 2 output shaft and and selector seals. note the customer comment re ordering the seals along WITH a gasket set. golden...all good. in the order, i'm going to get a new pivot clip and ball cup bushing. nord too. anyone else? free shipping...
I'm soooooooo hoping I can attend and poke fun, drink beer, eat food and socialize.
This is literally the weekend before I leave for Bonneville and I just don't know. . .
just got off the phone with glenn @pelican. normally volume discounts aren't available but glenn asked me to put together a shopping list and he would see what he can do for us. if you want in on the gasket set buy PLEASE contact me via pm. if some of you are driving around with old crappy linkage bushings you can include the appropriate set/ones you need in the shipment. if the 2 bushings that cradle the ball on the shift lever are an unknown you might consider those as well. they can make a big dif.
k
Dr. I am interested in the 4 bearing group buy if you have any left for $375
Let me know. Will you be bringing these?
NORD, I can sell you my set and I will just wait to order another set. Also, so far two people are paid.
Alright, now that I have enough paid to buy a ticket, I will do so today. I have a text into Mark to see if/when he can pick me up, drop me off, and if he can house me before and after for a day.
I would have bought the tickets earlier, but I am applying for a mortgage for my new location and job and am trying to keep my credit card debt at a minimum to help with my score and my aggregate.
Don't mean to hijack this thread but, Doc, are you still planning on a trip downunder anytime soon?
Soon, no. Life has taken a turn here with me moving 4 hours away and taking a new job in the next couple of months. The main reason I can not give a more explicit date is because I am waiting for all of the back ground checking for my new job to be done, then I get the actual contract, then I give my 3mo notice at my current, blood sucking company. Right now I am projected to start Oct 13 and I need to talk to my new office manager about getting time off to go to Oz. Oz will happen. I have been preparing and stocking up for it for months. Either it didnt work for me one month, or for the other people another. Another consideration is that in my current employ I am just paying my bills so I can not take on any risk of debt for an Oz trip. The new job will pay much more and remove this factor.
Alright, money spent, tickets bought, no turning back now!
Arrive Aug 28 at 1502, depart 0831 Sept 1.
Now send me more money to cover this!
Please see first post for most updated things. Address added, list updated, bearings out for now. I will try to get more bearing sets for those interested, but be warned that the price on them just went up. Still a bargain, but not a steal....I dont know the price yet.
last call for the gasket sets. if you want new pivot clips and ball cup bushings included in the purchase let me know.
I'm in for Sunday and can be added to the list. Just hope one of the bearing kits is still available.
Bearing kits are currently sold out. I am working on getting 5 more. Not sure of price as it will be more.
Just got word that 5 more kits should be no problem by mid Aug. Still waiting on price....I can take reserve funds if you like. PM if interested.
I see no reason that I cannot be there to spectate and provide immoral support.
" immoral support"
the bearings arrived in the mail today.
Wow, that was fast
both ways. too easy.
Recieved mine in the mail today. Pony Express moving along.
Sure would love to see more students!
Looking forward to hanging with my PNW folks.
Getting close! Added one person, still waiting on another.
alright…following parts ordered. free shipping! bring cash or your checkbook to the clinic.
8 gasket sets. $34.50 each
3 throwout arm pivot bushings. $3.00 each
3 throwout arm pivot clip/retainers. $8.50 each
6 throwout bearing support bushings (2 per trans). $5.00 each
i should have them in hand next week.
k
edit: btw. all of the parts listed above are spoken for. i wouldn't wait to order the stuff you'll need at the last minute. hank914, nord, me, james, audio file, jurgen, and young jim young. you guys are all in. 1 extra for jett if he wants it. could you check for me billy?
I'm planning to be there and I can help clean parts. I get credit for enlisting Jett! I can bring my tranny if anyone wants to see how it looks when second gear is cut off so a new one can be welded on. Unless my engine is done and in that case it will be in the car!
Hey folks, I am not hearing back from my bearing supplier. I have found the next best deal at SierraMadre for the large intermediate plate bearing - $112. Smoking deal. If you are interested. The other bearing in the intermediate plate I can not find for under $235 :/
Ok, I heard from my supplier for the bearings. The price went up $150 more for the kits, still a smoking deal. However, I need to put my order in by Tues and after that it will be a while before I get more. I am only selling these to people at clinics and to customers that I am building boxes for.
Speak up now or lose out!
I am very interested in attending the transmission clinic I have both a 914 and a 912. I am not ready to pull the transmission of either at this time but very interested in learning how to tear into one and diagnose and repair problems. What are my options?
Without a transmission, you can be a spectator for free. Otherwise, pull one or both, or get a core and rebuild it there.
gasket sets and the other small parts that others wanted were dropped off this am. i'll be sending out info pms' later today.
Anyone that paid for bearings and not gotten them? I just want to make sure my list is correct. I have the final sets due next week. Before you know it, we well be swapping bullshit stories and getting greasy with beers in hand.
Is there anyone who wants to go but tuition is an issue? Contact me as I may have a deal for you.
'Dr Lesniak, you have patients in exam room 1'
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Right on! I contacted Mark and he is planning on pick up and delivery to the location before hand so I can tear into them and see what I am working with before the clinic.
i have SO much room on the shelves in the storage shed now. another pm being sent.
Holy crap Kev. I member you had a lot of stuff packed in there!!
i've shrunk the mass down quite a bit. if i can sell a few engines there will be enough room to insulate and finish it off for a rental "cottage". when the master's tournament comes to the tacoma area next year, i hope to have some motor homes parked in the driveway feeding the cash register.
k
Alright, I am still trying to un-fuck my data sheet that was lost when my computer rebooted (never happened before to excell). So, I also have confusion as screen names dont match real names and I have duplicates on my list, probably.
First, who is still owed a bearing set that paid for it?
- Jet you have two less the big bearings, that one I know.
- Blair, 912 from CA has a set
That should be it.
Second, who the hell is coming? Here is my list:
Rhodyguy - got bearings
NORD (RIP, ) - If I can get a hold of family to refund, I will and should have his bearing set for nine9three.
Jurgen - paid last time and couldnt go, covered this time
Bradtho - Jurgen's beyotch
Hank914 - paid, got bearings
Mark - Covered, host
Jet - Darren and Wife
Blair - not on this site
??? - gonna have to look up this one, no name recorded but paid
Marcus - I know who you are
Tom(nine9three) - Have you paid for the clinic? Date so I can enter it into my sheet?
J. Young - check arrived today, who are you???
Anyone missing??? PM me so I can get my stuff straight.
Third, may of you have extra cores. Figure that one extra core should be sufficient to supply your rebuild transmission with parts. If you have other spare cores, I am interested. PM me to let me know what you have. With all the spare cores, looks like I may lose my ass on this as far as parts sales....such is life. I need to do more East clinics where the cores tend to be scarce
Also, things that can help you out:
- Table. Does not need to be huge. A 2'x2' space is sufficient for the whole build. Bring to share is nice.
- Cordless impact driver. This will expedite diassembly and reassembly. I will bring mine, but more is better.
- Hammers and punches.
- You will only need the following sockets; 10, 13, 14, 19. You can bring, but I will have, deep 30mm.
- Large snap ring pliers are nice. If you cant find, I will supply one or two sets. Not much of an issue, but it is a rate limiting step.
- Gloves, white rags (painters rags) not the red ones that leave red crap in and on everything.
- Brake cleaner. One can can do a whole transmission if you do not get crazy.
- Drain it before the clinic. If not, I will have to throw you in the sound!
I think that is it. Ask questions so I can clarify anything
Lodging: I know this location might be a tad out of the way, but it's a place.
There is the Little Creek Casino that isn't too far away and cheaper rates inside Shelton (Motel 6 and such).
There is some limited tent space on the property, yet it's not to level. We've got a shower in the house and those who need to clean up should bring bring their own shower supplies.
LUNCH: I'll have access to a grill and we can do up some simple burgers, dogs, or brats. I'm going to be building a tranny so I'm not going to be able to BBQ up things. If enough interest, I'll accept $$ donations. Otherwise bring your own lunch. I'll also try to fill a cooler with ice so one can deposit their beverage of choice to chill.
Any other inquiries: shoot me a text or call (509)553-9246 on my personal cell or PM me here.
Mark
Jsaum/James saum. Jim young, tacoma, long time member. Sport farlichter or similar screen name.
K
Is it getting too late to do the trans clinic?
I am seriously thinking about pulling the tranny on the 914 and heading up for the clinic, the only problem on the tranny is the 1st and 2nd gear syncro's are worn. I also have a 1968 912 that also has the same problem and would like to learn from the 914 trans.
If too late I would like to be a spectator and help out also interested in purchasing a DVD.
Not too late. PM me and we can work out the details.
off watch, i have an extra new gasket set if you should decide to participate.
I've got a prior engagement I've committed to in the evening in Marysville...
But I may pop by and harass some old faces earlier in the day. Been a while since I've been on the ferry, so it may be a good excuse to cruise down Whidbey Island, pop across the water to Port Townsend, then back across to Edmonds.
chris, thats the REAL long way to the clinic!
It's either that or all the way down I-5 around Tacoma and back up. Might as well make it scenic.
And I just realized I meant Edmonds on the return trip, not Mulkiteo. I always get those 2 screwed up.
screw I-5 thru seattle. I-5, 405, 167, 512, then I-5 south.
off watch (real name?). i'll bring the set with me. bringing them all actually.
i also have an extra throw out arm pivot clip, throw out arm ball cup bushing, and the 2 plastic retaining pieces for the throw out bearing itself. all in a little over $50. we'll settle up at the clinic.
So where are most people plan to stay, I haven't booked anything yet.
Mike, do you want me to pull the lever consoles to drain the rest of the lube? Did the drain plugs and tilted them on their sides.
Usually it's only the guys who get help from the Doctor who need a second day.
Oh ya, start around 9am and I go until we stop. This is often midnight to 2am. Some get stuff done in one day. If you want stuff done in one day it would be best if you let me do most of the work. I can assemble a box from cleaned parts in about 3min. The cleaning is the part that takes the time.
Mark, do we have a vice handy? That would help immensely, but if not we will make do.
Just to let everyone know, I'll be crashing the party on Sunday as the Good Doctor was kind enough to offer his services to perform some warranty work on a transmission he rebuilt for me last year. I made sure it was ok with him and that I wouldn't be interrupting the instruction.
Looking forward to saying hi to everyone.
Chasing leaks
ok. do you want me to bring the console pieces to shelton?
It helps as we need to change the seal in it.
Yup, serious about the end time. Many push me that late and I dont mind. I am there to work. Impact is key. I am bring mine in my checked bag.
Were you in my original list??? I did not account for you in my parts shipment. I should still be fine, though.
expect me earlier than 8:45. not 5:30am or anything. i'll have fresh maple bars for you to top with your fresh morning oysters and wash down with rainiers. breakfast of champions. let me know if there are any last hiccups and i'll try to tend to them.
note the importance of the gasket thickness and pinion depth. post #223. i think my extra gasket sets are all spoken for at this time. but then, some people haven't paid for theirs yet.
I never saw a response to Jeurgen's question about accommodations. so if we're working that late, is there a "crash on the floor" option available anywhere?
Crash on the floor?
Moved into our house in Gig Harbor last week and will be unpacking for some time. We do have an empty room with a shower - no bed yet. Bring a sleeping bag/air mattress and you're welcome to stay.
Gig Harbor is an hour from Shelton
PM, please.
sounds like mike is trying to let you guys know the cabin is prob off limits. don't forget your poop bucket.
Hi, I'm new here and was wondering if I could crash the clinic as an observer/helper. I live in Port Orchard and could bring 2 more 3/8 impacts with extra batteries, big snap ring pliers and some kind of bench with a vice if necessary. Plus torque wrenches and a small hydraulic press. Please! Save me from the Blackberry Festival!
I have been a mechanic for over 30 years, so hopefully more help than hindrance. Looking forward to taking some notes and learning the tricks.
Ya man, all are welcome
I'm planning to bring some stuff to grill and I understand there's going to be a grill there to use. If you like my cooking, then you'll owe me time when it comes to putting my engine in and getting it tuned up. If you don't like my cooking, then bring your own.
We have running water and a toilet on property.
As for lodging Friday night will have some floor space. Saturday the wife and family are showing up and will need respect for them. The floor space or crash space will be limited.
meals. I suggest Buffett style. Everyone bring something to snack on and share. As for the grill. I suggest hot dogs and someone who is watching can grill some up. Beer is always the option, drinking and driving is not cool. Be responsible.
My cell: 509-553-9246 send me a text or call.
I am doing Coug game tomorrow evening with family. Dr. Evil and I will head down Friday am. Prep. Tear down a couple scrap trannies. Do some crabbing (I really want to give the Dr. His first crabs at a tranny clinic!!)
I plan on crashing in the back of my truck. I'll bring beer and some animal flesh.
If got 36 brat/dogs in different flavors with buns and 3 growlers from Georgetown brewery.
We drove here today and in process we stopped for lunch at the taco truck. It's amazing food.
Thanks Billy for Brats. I will chip in $$$.
Hope they got the pots set for high tide or in for a soak. I'm bringing a few doz donuts and a big jug of coffee. Bring your own cup.
I'm bringing some muffins, blackberries picked today from our yard. Maybe some blueberry too.
What time does the entertainment start?
A local buddy Tom Avery is coming up tomorrow. He hasn't had to much access to you crazy WA teeners . Try to live up to the lies I told him about you . Wisi I was making the trip up. Just don't have the time this weekend to justify it. Have fun without me
I've got ferry reservations for 8:30am and then again at 8:30pm. I'm looking forward to a day of fun with you all after all the OT I've been pulling to get my car ready for next weekend.
well, the clinic is upon us. after weeks of warm if not hot weather, i get up to…you guessed it, overcast and drizzle. washington...
9a kickoff....
Pics, dont forget to take pics!
Hey,
It was really nice meeting some of you guys there today. Looked lke everyone was having a great time. Dr. Evil was putting on a great clinic.
John
Had a great time guys! It was great to meet all of you. Maybe in another 8-10 years, I can show off my 914!
And if anybody needs a hand with anything, (Thanks for lunch PanelBilly), let me know.
you had to be there. met a few new to me locals and enjoyed the company of familiar faces.
Yes. Great time meeting new people and getting tranny work done. I'm going to switch to a side shift tranny. So glad I made the trip. And thanks Billy for the brats and the corn. Best ever!
Between Marks amazing hosting / location, Billy's food and Dr. Evils (Mike) skill, we left with new friends and a pair of fresh transmission.
Btw. Dr. Evil demonstrated great bedside manner, although he almost fainted when Ana dropped a bolt into the freshly rebuilt trans
Oops. I forgot to thank Mark and his inlaws! What a great shop place to gather.
Great clinic, got to meet a lot of new people, and learned a lot. Thanks Mike for your amazing knowledge of these transmissions and your ability to go all day long.
Thank you Mark and your inlaws for the great spot to host the clinic.
Just got the transmission back into the car and took it out for a quick test run......
WOW, Amazing, it drives like a new car. I have never had the first gear syncro before and second gear syncro was hit or miss but on the short drive every gear was smooth. Thank you Dr. Evil.
built and and motorvating the next day? wow! quick work! i opted to start with the cleanest box i had. It was a long weekend. Had a interesting experience sat night. Got home, showered up (11:30 pm), my heart was racing, ears were ringing and I felt like I had just got out of bed. then I remembered a MEK experience I had at a job long ago. I was overloaded on fumes and chemicals. Finally came down about 1:30am. Then got up at 6:15 to drive down on Sunday.
K
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914 Selfie with my daughter! She helped clean gears of her grandfathers SIX. She actually had some fun and was glad happy to help.
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Glad my truck is a F-350. Had 15 cores that were striped for the good Drevil! I'll off load this Tuesday. Loaded down with
Anyone have any weird requests for parts off this pile (drevil took the good tid bits).
Perhaps music gears for welding a makeshift trophy or gag gift. Let me know ASAP!
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A huge thanks to Mark and his family for providing a shop and making us welcome.
Also, a huge thanks to Dr. Evil for sharing his knowledge and for being an excellent teacher.
I am very glad I was able to attend this clinic. I expected to meet some great people (because car nuts) and I wasn't disappointed. What a fun group of friendly people.
Cheers!
Van
mike, can you look in the gasket set box and look for the throw out arm pivot clip, small cup bushing, and 2 throw out bearing retaining pieces? i forgot to grab them.
k
I was meaning to come by and spectate and bring Panel Billy his shift rod and new bushing and see what the Evil one thought of the bushing. Got involved with a leaking roof and couldn't get there.
Tom
Hey Dr. Evil. Notice who is post #222 in this thread.
Happens to me all the time... ALL THE TIME!
Do we need to plan to go out there and clean up your father in law's garage floor?
Nope. We did a pretty decent job of cleaning. Left our damage deposit and he's going to help us by taking all the garbage to the dump. It went very well.
Billy you were the best for the brats! Did you get paid by those who ate?
I "Marked" my bitch at the clinic This also gave me an idea for the next EvilWerks shirts
In total, I bought 15 cores and due to the kindness of a few people I was able to harvest all the parts from them.
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