Bronco Round Robin Tech Day

[akaFrankCastle]

For those unfamiliar with the term, Round Robin training is a term the military uses. It basically describes a training event where several small tasks are trained, usually taking about an hour each, and following each block the small groups at each station rotate to the next station.

I was thinking it might be fun to do something like this. Maybe have four separate tech classes set up on the same day. Each station manned by an "instructor", someone very proficient on that particular task, and able to quickly walk 2-3 or even more people through that task, before they rotate on to the next.

So, how about some ideas of tech classes that might take about an hour to accomplish, start to finish, provided all tools and parts are on hand.

I've personally never done rear axle bearings and know I could probably use some very soon. I don't know that both axles could be done in an hour, but maybe knock one out in an hour?

Maybe a class on setting timing and idle mixture on a carb?

What do you guys think?

Still working on ideas where something as moderately large as this could take place. Maybe try and find an indoor venue that could be rented out for the day.

[Justin]

An hour to do wheel bearings on one side is realistic if a shop press is available. Sounds good to me. Maybe an hour's worth of wiring work as well?

[akaFrankCastle]

Maybe an hour's worth of wiring work as well?

Possible. Topic to be discussed or demonstrated during that hour? Have anything in mind?

I was also thinking U joint replacement, but we'll need a vise. Gives me a good excuse to get that trailer hitch mounted vise rigged up.

Disc brake install? Or maybe hub removal and service?

[Colorado75bronc]

No need for a vise although it makes it easier, it can be done with just a hammer and some 4x4 wood pieces, I think that would be a more beneficial way to show people so they could do trail repairs, and wheel bearings are doable in an hour on both sides w/out a press, easiest if you have a good long punch, a brass drift, a BFH, and if possible a race driver set, I have all of these tools and could help run the class, also some basic engine driveability/ runability diagnostics would be my suggestion and I would gladly help with that too

[akaFrankCastle]

Awww, but I want to mount a vise to a trailer hitch! LOL

[hockeydad4-22]

We do have a vice at the shop.

[Gunnibronco]

One idea to get some new guys out would be to teach some basics. Everyone has to start somewhere, and not everyone is "smart" (or dumb) enough to just tear stuff apart and hope they can get it back together right.

Basic brake jobs, disks & drums
Change/check fluids
Tune up- plugs, wires, cap & rotor
Bleeding brakes
Front wheel bearings/hub
Ball joints
Front axle ujoints
Adjusting clutch
Setting up/rebuilding carbs
Fixing/adjusting/cleaning door handles, windows, etc
Turn signal cam replacement
Any headlights/taillights that aren't working, fuses that keep blowing- for basic electrical diagnosis & some soldering instruction
Fuel pump, waterpump, radiator, t-stat replacement
Valve covers or even intake gaskets
Basic torch & welder instruction


Any other Bronco quarks?

[Eck]

One idea to get some new guys out would be to teach some basics. Everyone has to start somewhere, and not everyone is "smart" (or dumb) enough to just tear stuff apart and hope they can get it back together right.

Basic brake jobs, disks & drums
Change/check fluids
Tune up- plugs, wires, cap & rotor
Bleeding brakes
Front wheel bearings/hub
Ball joints
Front axle ujoints
Adjusting clutch
Setting up/rebuilding carbs
Fixing/adjusting/cleaning door handles, windows, etc
Turn signal cam replacement
Any headlights/taillights that aren't working, fuses that keep blowing- for basic electrical diagnosis & some soldering instruction
Fuel pump, waterpump, radiator, t-stat replacement
Valve covers or even intake gaskets
Basic torch & welder instruction


Any other Bronco quarks?

I think this is a great idea-- I may be biased! As a newbie to both my Bronco, and mechanical work... a lot of these basics are what I struggle with. I just wrapped up a disc and PB conversion and it took a lot longer just because there were things that everyone posting online assumes most people know (ie. how to bleed brakes properly.) I did not do it correctly and as soon as I had someone show my how, it took me 20 minutes and I was on the road with a sweet new set-up!

I am not sure but I will throw this idea out there as well. Diagnosing problems and identifying what needs attention is something that I do not necessarily know how to do. Maybe for a round robin, we could address a lot of the topics you mentioned as well as take an example Bronco (I selfishly volunteer mine )- and look at things that need attention and some of the common things/places to look. My Bronco isn't a complete wreck but it certainly has things that need attention... some leaks, bushings, rust spots, wiring, etc.

Just a thought