Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Me and Da Boyz and the MiniCab

whoa - yesterday was a tough one - we (me and da boyz - Mark Jo, Gilbert and Alley) - successfully extracted the engine and tranny from the "MiniCab". We let it drop on the ground and then we enlisted some philippino and american beef to help lift the minicab over the engine. We then spent the next several hours disassembling the engine and teaching the boys about motors and how to maintain them. We changed the oil in another car (toyota corolla) but couldn't get the oil filter off. "Pastor Jim" joined in and lent his strength to the matter as well, but we still couldn't budge the little filter. It must have been put on by a gorilla. Will try again today. We hope to change the oil, oil filter, fuel filter and air filter in 2 more vehicles today.
We need find a set of ramps and/or jack stands - versus rocks. Safety of my team is a real concern.
Today we will go thru a full lesson on vehicle maintenance - tires, oil, air, etc - in hopes that the young men can take over the tasks of vehicle maintenance and possibly start their own businesses - mobile oil changes.

Can't wait to try baloot - duck eggs with the duck embryo inside - I expect it to be a little crunchy but good.

Exhausted but very happy - Jake
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  1. MeridonJune 23, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    I had to laugh at your attempts at mechanics with poor equipment. Rex, our auto mechanic son, is amazed at the ingenuity of the Philippinos. They can do so much with so little. I am so glad that you are helping them learn to take care of the cars. That knowledge will be so valuable for them. Good luck with the baloot. You are much braver that I am.

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  2. JenniferJune 24, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Jake...love the maintence details...wish we could start that here with the youth group and interested adults (me). Gifts just wainting to be shared, blessings to you all!

    Sorry that baloot just sounds nasty.

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