Shaun_300 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I'm wanting to do some instructional threads with pics and videos. Things that come to mind off the top of my head are simple things like changing your brakes, changing u-joints, raising the front of a truck properly that has torsion bars, doing some circuit testing, taking door panels off (ruttinbuc... ) Changing window regulators. Stuff like that, some people are afraid to even touch a vehicle nowadays. Just to give some insight from a mechanic on how to do this stuff and how some things you may think are difficult, are really quite easy to do. I'll be separating my engine and transmission tonight or tomorrow, so I may do a little video on how to do that, and explain some clutch parts etc. Please, pick my brain folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I can not think of anything at the moment Shaun but I'm not a great mechanic and do not know much about it but I do want to learn more so if anything comes to mind in the next little while I will let you know for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 How about changing oil, rotating tires, replacing battery, changing wiper blades, changing serpentine belt, checking fuses. Just a few I thought about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Coil over spring rates, 4 link set-ups, dual transfer cases, 4:1 gears in the case, triple bypass shocks, full hydro steering, tube bending and chassis design and so on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 id like to see a u-joint video shaun considerin how my truck can eat them up. besides that id like to see maybe some videos on swapping out some heads, cams and such. interior motor components Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Ok, not to sound like a bump in the road, but I'd say keep it simple, I mean most folks like me that do their own mechanic work are already members of chevy forums, truck forums, bike forums, and so on (or at least I am), and they all have lots of things that users like me have done and posted pics of each step to help folks out. That being said, it is a good idea, I just think it should be kept in context. Here's one I like from a forum I use that is a sticky: "What did you do to your truck today?" Folks just keep adding to it daily with upgrades, mods, and such with pics. Just my 1.5 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks for all the input guys, I'll try and do as much as I can. I can do some explanations on some different engine parts. I still have my LS6 in pieces other than the pistons being in. I'll work on that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Is this going to be a chevy bias forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Is this going to be a chevy bias forum? I did own a (For) I can't type it or say it LOL. 20 something years ago and have been an owner of GM ever since so maybe. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Is this going to be a chevy bias forum? Not at all, any vehicle. However most of my instructional stuff will be on Chevy's, both dad and I have Silverado's. Mom has a 08 Dodge Avenger R/T and my brother has a 06 Civic so I can do a little on those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 id like to see a u-joint video shaun considerin how my truck can eat them up. besides that id like to see maybe some videos on swapping out some heads, cams and such. interior motor components Shawn, if you're talking about your lifted Dodge, you may have to change your pinion angle a bit, that'll save your U-joints a lot of stress and wear. If the pinion angle isn't set right and the U-joint has to flex a lot more than it should, they'll wear out in no time. I'm sure you know what I mean, but for those who don't.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Why not post some info sometime on 5.3L performance tuning, chips, and all that good stuff, pros and cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Why not post some info sometime on 5.3L performance tuning, chips, and all that good stuff, pros and cons? Yep, my truck has the 4.8 and would like to see just what the pro's say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Shawn, if you're talking about your lifted Dodge, you may have to change your pinion angle a bit, that'll save your U-joints a lot of stress and wear. If the pinion angle isn't set right and the U-joint has to flex a lot more than it should, they'll wear out in no time. I'm sure you know what I mean, but for those who don't.... The world is ending. Mr. Chevy posting up pictures of a FORD 9 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 The world is ending. Mr. Chevy posting up pictures of a FORD 9 inch. LOL I was waiting for you to pick that out.:hammer1: I seen that pic and I thought perfect example! Then I seen that it was a Ford 9 inch and said crap, can't do that pic in my head. Then my nice side kicked in and said "Now now Shaun, not everyone can be perfect and drive Chevy's. Don't be biased." :whip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Is this going to be a chevy bias forum? Hope not. I'll take my F150 over a Gov't motor's vehicle any day. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly_Alaska Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 ideas... folks need to know how to fix things in the field after it broke half way home with a load of meat on it.... meat trailer bearing, ATV Axel, winches, stick through the starter wires,, busted trailer tongues, throttle cables,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 You gonna take on small engine questions here too Shaun? Chainsaws and gas lawn equipment and such? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah I'll do my best at them William! Gotta do an engine swap in my lawn tractor soon, i'll do a little bit on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I always forget how to clear the oil change thingy on my Silverado and my wife's Saturn Outlook. Maybe pin those instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I always forget how to clear the oil change thingy on my Silverado and my wife's Saturn Outlook. Maybe pin those instructions. Could be a lot of different vehicles for those Chris, a thread for that type thing would be helpful for sure, careful not to pin too many threads though. I know on the 08 durango it is turn on the ignition switch without rolling the engine and then pump the gas pedal 3 times. Yeah I'll do my best at them William! Gotta do an engine swap in my lawn tractor soon, i'll do a little bit on that. When I get time I am going to have to take my old stihl chain saw back down, may have a question for you on that. Carb is clean, was running great for a good while after I cleaned it but started acting like it had bad gas. Figure the fuel filter is stopped up on it, but not exactly sure how to get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I know on the 08 durango it is turn on the ignition switch without rolling the engine and then pump the gas pedal 3 times. The Silverado is the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Brakes and brakes with some more brakes would be a good topic...for my Chevy Silverado! :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 How about some used truck buying tips! Like questions to ask, things to check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Brakes and brakes with some more brakes would be a good topic...for my Chevy Silverado! :cool2: That can be done! You guys are right about the oil life monitors. turn the key to the on position and hit the gas pedal to the floor 3 times within 5 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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