Thanks, Chris.........I'm truly impressed that a U-J can be changed that
fast. (But I have to wonder how much a U-M customer is charged for a U-J
change!)
Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, February 22, 1999 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: UM Tech Session
>Nancy Preston wrote:
>>
>> I just got back from attending the University Motors 3 day mechanical
>seminar and it was awesome. I am a novice mechanic and new to MGs, but
John >Twist has a very well designed seminar that was jam packed with a lot
of >great information and plenty of opportunties for hands on participation.
I >highly recommend it to anyone; experienced or not.
>
>Hi Nancy!
>
>I was there too (as you know but those that didn't don't), and concur!
>Lots of info you won't find anywhere else! His technical manual, which
>I believe he sells as well as distributes in his seminar, is well worth
>whatever he asks for it. His seminar is great not only in technical
>aspects, but the evening discussions regarding MG and all the other
>aspects such as clubs and memorabilia was also extremely informative.
>
>To answer Lawrie's question about the U-Joint (asked before the
>event)... John did it in 4 minutes 54 seconds. He did it from an old
>rusted MGA drive shaft he had out in his parts barn. It was not prepped
>in any way. He had his tools laid out, but that was it. It was
>actually rather impressive. I watched him do it and still don't think I
>could manage in under 1/2 hour.
>
>A great time!
>
>--
>Chris Chandler
>'72 B Roadster "The Red Baron"
>'70 B Roadster "The Ghost"
>
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