The NEW " How to do it" section

[stagforum-admin]

Hi

We are going ahead with this new forum, and this is how we see it working.
Here are my thoughts on setting it up

1. Set up a panel of experts, about 3. I've spoken with Mike Allen (SOC Technical advisor) who is happy to cast an eye over the contributions but not be on the panel.
2. Create a new forum, How to do it, with sub sections, this would be read only.
3. Call for contributions to the section which would be moderated, checked and edited if necessary by the panel before being made live on the forum.

That's it in a basic form

Your thoughts please

First job is to decide on the panel, then take it forward from there.

"Kryten" has expressed a willingness to help but can't do it all on his own, so we need a few more.

Best Wishes

Carl

[rjahunter]

Great idea. I'm afraid I regard myself as in the users category rather than having the expertise to contribute, but I do hope it gets going.

Richard

[flying farmer]

I am always willing to give my help on mechanical stuff where I can, I have stripped and rebuilt numerous engines and transmitions over the years
Neil

[stag157.7]

I am always willing to give my help on mechanical stuff where I can, I have stripped and rebuilt numerous engines and transmitions over the years
Neil

i am willing
knowledgeable in Strombergs

and all things gauges
plus general stuff
c& g mechanic trained although long time ago ,know stag inside out and backwards though

[Guest]

I have a 1950 American Ford tractor (a Fergie lookalike) and their website has a "how To" section split up as follows:

http://www.ntractorclub.com/howtos/howtos.htm

Have a look at it.

People are free to submit their " how to's" - not sure if they are pre-moderated, but that would be a good idea. I have found the info there to be invaluable.

[grahamb]

I nominate Scartsy for the how to polish posting

[Marco Polo]

I'm happy to assist too. I've pulled my car completely apart, modified, converted it and put it back together again (without any parts left over).Regards,Raoul

[73stagman]

Excellent idea but I know nobody so cant help with the panel... only too glad to help where i can though. I do know how to take a car to pieces... Still putting it back together.

I can help with editing and writing things up if its of any use

[Ian Durrant]

I'm happy to assist too. I've pulled my car completely apart, modified, converted it and put it back together again (without any parts left over).Regards,Raoul

Hi Raoul,

You have somehow violated the first law of engineering! This law states that if you take something apart and rebuild it enough times, you will have enough parts left over to make another one

[Stagdad]

No expert but I have got plenty of mods so could help in that area and also know the cooling layout quite well if needed.


Cheers Steve

[singapore stag]

Hi Raoul,

You have somehow violated the first law of engineering! This law states that if you take something apart and rebuild it enough times, you will have enough parts left over to make another one

I had a piston left over once.......

[Bandit1200]

I would suggest that sub sections should fall into the natural categories, e.g Engine, Gearbox, Cooling System, Fuel system etc. Also since each category is a subject in it's own right, can the experts be chosen for their expertise in their field? Eg Stag 157.7 for his knowledge of Strombergs for the Fuel system and so on.

[martin]

I would suggest that sub sections should fall into the natural categories, e.g Engine, Gearbox, Cooling System, Fuel system etc. Also since each category is a subject in it's own right, can the experts be chosen for their expertise in their field? Eg Stag 157.7 for his knowledge of Strombergs for the Fuel system and so on.

Hi, I don't think we're looking for experts, loads of folk have experience of different issues, the correctness/accuracy would be sorted by the editor/s. Totally agree about sub-sections, with perhaps a general section for tools etc. Martin.

[martin]

Hi Carl, how's this progressing ? or am I being a bit previous Martin.

[milothedog]

I had a piston left over once.......

Blimey Sukh what happened to your face

Ian.