So… This week I learned that gaskets and o rings do not last thirty five years. I came to this conclusion when we made it to Moses Lake (I know real far right) and we were leaking fluid from everywhere it seemed. I managed to drop out the transmission and replace all of the seals and o rings minus the front seal (I didn’t have the tool but someone else did) and the pressure plate gasket (because that would have required taking the whole thing apart). I also managed to (with help and much advice and research) remove and replace the rear main seal in the engine. This required two full days of fenagleing. I tried pounding it but it compressed against itself. I tried threading a screw into it and using a pry bar to pull it out which cause it to pull irritatingly small pieces out. I even got the damned tool for the damned thing for 60$…. So I had to drop the crank shaft down a quarter of an inch by slightly loosening the housing then I used a 3/8 ths aluminum rod and was able to pound it out. Now after an 8 hour day the transmission is back in place and it can be started tomorrow hopefully after I get all the attachments connected to it.

Hours this week: 50 h (I’m also sick)

Hours total: 133 h

This week I learned that just because a vehicle runs okay doesn't mean that there aren't any other MAJOR issues. I properly packed and seated my bearings and changed my belts. I tried to bleed the brakes for the third or fourth time and they rotted in on themselves and I learned how to use a pipe bender in order to not pinch your pipe. I learned how to wire in a trailer connection. I learned to not trust the idiots at the part store to get you the right part. I learned how to replace the fluid in a differential. I learned what a bad brake pad can do to a rotor. I learner how to replace a distributor cap and distributor cap rotor and how to find a firing sequence if you mess it up ( I needed a little instruction with this one). I also have several pictures which I will be posting as soon as i get a key board replacement (I also learned that if you water a computer it does not grow.(this one was the most disappointing of my lessons.))

Time this week: 61 h
Time total: 83 h

 whoo they are working now

 some one removed the positive line on both reverse lights so i rewired them

all custom interior everything was beyond nasty

its funny what a little TLC can do

For my internship this winter I am going to Tennessee to lead a green energy project on a beginning farm just outside of Nashville. This week I have focused all of my time on two main things; finishing the few things left to take care of before I can hit the road and learning as much as I can on how to design a hydro electric system for my particular geographical location.

Through my studies I have learned the particular wheel design I would like to go with. Because of the geography I believe the Pelton wheel is going to be the most efficient for the situation but I'm still torn between the Fransis turbine but i guess i need to get there to really figure it out. And because of its design it is more cost effective and time wise for me to purchase the wheel. I generally understand the design for the kinetic to mechanical energy and then the conversion to electrical but I cannot determine any of the exact components until I know what the head and flow rate of the river is. There was a very helpful video I found that shows you how to increase the output of an alternator using magnets which is a technique I might be interested in using again depending on the situation.

Three main types of hydro turbines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0BLOKEZ3KU

Power calculations and similar design http://www.pumpfundamentals.com/micro-hydro.htm

Buyers guide http://www.homepower.com/articles/microhydro-power/equipment-products/hydro-electric-turbine-buyers-guide

*Make Your Own Stand Alone Eco Electric Energy System*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo710lymAmg

My new favorite web site http://www.greenjk-solar-guide.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&Itemid=188

This week I have been hearing an abnormality coming from my cars engine every time I start the engine and just about every time I press on the gas pedal when I am in 3^rd gear or below… I have talked to two family members who are mechanics and ever one including myself thought it resembled a loose or broken engine mount. I popped the hood and caused the problem and watched and the noise is a sort bouncing going on, something you would think you would see if the engine mount was busted and sure enough I found a loose bolt on the transmission mount. I tightened it and started it up and the problem was still there. I have been looking online for answers. Until next week I guess.

Hours this week: 23

Hours total: 23