07-01-2019, 12:59 PM
To Richard's question: Mark, do you mind telling us a little about you, with regard to hands on experience, and how comfortable you are with mechanical and electrical systems? It would help the other members frame answers to your questions.
I'm a mechanical engineer by training - pretty good a broad concept diagnosis. Limited electrical. As for mechanical aptitude...(especially compared to some of the incredibly skilled people on this forum) I'd give myself a solid "C." I used to be a "D", borderline "F" (if something broke at our house - I fixed it!, but only by breaking 2 ~ 3 other things!). Now I can either fix it...or realize I need help! I don't have a ton of tools, nor a lot of space to work (certainly no lifts, air-powered tools, etc).
Maybe that qualifies me as a "Shade Tree Mechanic" (Emphasis on shade?)
I'm a mechanical engineer by training - pretty good a broad concept diagnosis. Limited electrical. As for mechanical aptitude...(especially compared to some of the incredibly skilled people on this forum) I'd give myself a solid "C." I used to be a "D", borderline "F" (if something broke at our house - I fixed it!, but only by breaking 2 ~ 3 other things!). Now I can either fix it...or realize I need help! I don't have a ton of tools, nor a lot of space to work (certainly no lifts, air-powered tools, etc).
Maybe that qualifies me as a "Shade Tree Mechanic" (Emphasis on shade?)
Mark of SJC