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6PackCuda
03-31-2008, 07:25 PM
Well, tomorrow's the big day. I'm going to be starting the Automotive Technology program at Milford. Wish me luck.
69 GTX
03-31-2008, 07:35 PM
Hey, good luck, the tough part is going to be sitting in the classroom again and getting the ole brain to work again!
CrazyPete
03-31-2008, 07:42 PM
good luck if you have any ? let me know im a automotive tech grad from UTI in pheonix,AZ
Stein
04-01-2008, 07:21 PM
Hey Dave, best of luck on your new adventure.
86shelby
04-04-2008, 05:41 PM
Good luck!
Things I remember from my time there a few years ago:

Just make it through the 1st quarter, there is a lot of nitpicky stuff that weeds out most of the posers. My class was cut by half because of how tough 1st quarter was. Not sure how things are since Doc & Bob aren't teaching there anymore though.

Bruha is a blast!

Make sure the transmission is FULLY bolted down when using the tranny dyno. Big whoops!

Boring and honing blocks IS different than horing and boning blocks.

The engine management systems/EFI instructor is a pretty cool cat.
CrazyPete
04-04-2008, 06:01 PM
lefty loosey/righty tighty
6PackCuda
04-04-2008, 06:53 PM
Hey, thanks for the advice guys. First week went well. Learning about electricity.
CrazyPete
04-04-2008, 08:01 PM
ahhh yes good ole ohm's law that'll thin some people out
no318
04-04-2008, 10:23 PM
Just remember that it is NOT the flow of electrons, it is the MAGIC SMOKE inside that makes things work. If you let the magic smoke out, you're done.

Glad it is going well. I will look you up.
69 GTX
04-04-2008, 10:44 PM
Dave, if you need practice I can help you out with that, project GTX, hehe!
6PackCuda
04-05-2008, 06:49 AM
Just remember that it is NOT the flow of electrons, it is the MAGIC SMOKE inside that makes things work. If you let the magic smoke out, you're done.



Yea, that's what Wayne said too.
6PackCuda
04-05-2008, 06:50 AM
Dave, if you need practice I can help you out with that, project GTX, hehe!

I just might take you up on that.
Hopalong
04-05-2008, 03:41 PM
Is this for a career change or just for fun? Either way, good luck!
6PackCuda
04-05-2008, 04:10 PM
Career change. Tired of the drywall business.
6PackCuda
06-11-2008, 09:36 PM
Finished the 1st quarter today. That went by pretty quick. I think I even passed.lol Now we get a 5 week break, so hopefully I can get some work done now.
Bryx512
06-11-2008, 09:50 PM
How did the Electrical class go? I teach Automotive Electrical and I find that either you get it or you don't! :thsleep_4:
Good luck with the rest of the courses.:Thumb:
I am an Alumnist from both the Auto Tech and Auto Body courses (early 80s).
6PackCuda
06-11-2008, 10:03 PM
Electrical went good. I've got A's in everything so far.
Hopalong
06-12-2008, 07:33 AM
Congrats! Good luck in second quarter.
FairmontGN
06-12-2008, 05:14 PM
Just remember that it is NOT the flow of electrons, it is the MAGIC SMOKE inside that makes things work. If you let the magic smoke out, you're done.
:lol1:
Bryx512
06-12-2008, 10:02 PM
Congrats on the "A's"! :bow1:
The industry is in short supply of quality Techs!
no318
06-13-2008, 06:09 AM
:Thumb:
I agree.

Way to go!
69 GTX
06-13-2008, 10:38 PM
Congrats Dave, Sorry I couldn't make it up to the Shop today. We went over and talked to Stein tonight who was lit up like a Christmas tree. He should be, that power at the crank is only about 30hp less than my ole 440 made. I was at 477 at 5100 rpm and 530 ft. lbs of torque at 4100 rpm. 440 Source is starting to look very inviting, maybe finding a 440 block to play with again like last time and save the number match 440. HHHHHMMMMMM! :)