Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 12:09:05 -0400
Reply-To: koloski@TOAD.NET
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From: John Koloski <koloski@TOAD.NET>
Subject: Re: TIICO VIDEO TAPE and video review
In-Reply-To: <OF31340F20.AABF0D08-ON85256A2A.000575F6@er.usgs.gov>
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THE KIT DOES NOT REQUIRE WELDING!!!!
I was following the included instruction booklet from South Africa when I did
the welding. Peter from Tiico said to follow the instructions on his website,
not the booklet from South Africa. I misinterperted the South African
instructions. What the booklet says to weld in are small plates which they
include, WHICH ARE ALREADY WELDED IN BY THE FACTORY for US models (the small 2
hole plates are used by the factory to mount the diesel engine). Tiico
RECOMMENDS that SYNCROS weld in the 3 hole plates (still not required) which is
what I did. The 3 hole plates bolt up to the 2 hole plates, the engine carrier
bolts up to the 3 hole plates. The toe bone bolted to the foot bone, the foot
bone bolted to the ankle bone.... The 3 hole plates might be called engine
carrier brackets I dunno, I'm at work now, don't have any instructions in front
of me.
Quoting Andrew Fox <afox@USGS.GOV>:
> OK, I'll send it to you as soon as i can. The quality of the copy i
> recieved is'nt so great but ill send you that one if its any better than
> the copy. The video gives a good idea of what is involved in the
> conversion however it is'nt a "how to" or super specific, ie it does not
> show you step by step instructions on the conversion but rather provides
> an
> overview of the work involved. John also makes note of several "problem
> areas" where TIICO's instructions were not clear or the installation is
> not
> seamless. Overall i see the video as being useful for those considering
> the conversion that want to get a sense of what kind of work is involved
> and those expecting a TIICO kit who want to get a heads up on the
> several
> problem areas of the installation. Also, John does prove that the
> installation can be done w/ a minimal set of tools. One note: John does
> a
> little bit of welding in the beginning for a motor mount behind the
> license
> plate and it was unclear why the welding was needed, John maybe you
> could
> comment on this I thought the installation did not require any welding?
>
> Andrew Fox
>
>
>
>
> "G. Jetson"
> <dkcomet@yaho To: Andrew Fox
> <afox@usgs.gov>
> o.com> cc:
> Subject: Re: TIICO VIDEO
> TAPE /
> 04/09/01 CD NEEDED!!
> 08:38 PM
>
>
>
>
>
> Andrew,
> Thanks for your response. I can certainly wait a week
> or so. My engine should be here at the end of may.
> I've got a little time. I would really appreciate it
> if I could get a copy from you. I have tried some of
> the other original copy holders & have had poor
> response. Just let me know when you are back & if you
> want me to send you some money.
>
> I promise to make copies for other list members if the
> quality is still good enough, & if, as someone on the
> list suggested, you make a copy & send me the master,
> I can do the same for the next batch so the quality
> stays at 3rd generation. Let me know & thanks again
> for getting back to me,
>
> David Kelly
> 111 so. findlay st.
> seattle, wa. 98108
>
> --- Andrew Fox <afox@usgs.gov> wrote:
> >
> > I have a copy of John's tape and would like to make
> > you a copy however i
> > may not be able to have it to you until the end of
> > next week becuase i am
> > going away this week and will not be able to make
> > the copy this week. If
> > you need it sooner and dont hear from anyone else
> > who has the tape email me
> > tomorrow or wed and ill email you the names and
> > emails of the other 4
> > people who recieved a copy of the tape. If you
> > want the tape even sooner
> > send John Klosky $10 and he'll send you a copy. I
> > dont have his email on
> > hand but you should be able to find it easily in
> > archives.
> > Good luck,
> > Andrew Fox
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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