HMWHSC Christmas Party

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

HMWHSC Christmas Party has been scheduled for Thursday 12/22/11 at Mulconry's Irish Pub.  Starting time is 15:30 going till whenever. "We thought we'd try a change of venue this year"  said HMWHSC President Daniel Doran.  "In past years we have gone downtown to Rockys, this year we thought we'd give the pleeb (J-Mo) a shot at the business."  Several reporters asked if the move was permanent and Doran was reluctant to comment.  After being pressured he said "I can't speak for future administrations, but in my mind this is a trial run.  We'll just have to see how things go".

HMWHSC Press Release : Grease and Go 12/11 & 12/13 Results

12/11 Attendees (number of sleds)

• Falcon (1)
• Big John (1)
• G-Man (1)

G-Man Pantera 600

• Needs Sliders.... removed old sliders
• Purchased wrong sliders.... next step return wrong sliders
• Well at time we thought was the wrong sliders... later that evening after mother f-ing filers, it was discovered we were attempting to install Ski-Doo sliders on a Cat...

Big John - 580

• Still unable to start.  Removed recoil to flywheel on 12/3
• Purchased flywheel puller from Harbor Freight on 12/9
• Removed Flywheel and found no flywheel key... could this be the issue???
• Next step purchase a flywheel key... also found a coolant hose with a significant cut from rubbing on the recoil line.  Part on order.

Falcon - Ski Doo Formula 700

• Crank Case Oil Dry.  Bad Seal??? 
• Removed pan under chain case, chain case cover has hair line crack
• Next Step: Replace or repair chain case cover

12/13 Attendees (number of sleds)

• Falcon (1)
• Big John (1)
• G-Man (1)

G-Man Pantera 600

• Install Sliders, should be 20 minute job according to the shop manual
• 2 hours later, sliders installed... sliders kept splitting during the install.  Loosened track, removed idler wheels and WD40'ed the sliders but still having issues.
• The rails were super sharp, so we filed them down and the sliders slipped on.
• Pantera 600 was safely returned home in the back of big blue

Big John - 580

• Director of Parts and Inventory procured a flywheel key at Erie Power.
• Installed key, recoil and can.
• Same issue, unable to get motor to go over 4500 rpm's
• Next step take into shop... 

Falcon - Ski Doo Formula 700

• Crank Case Oil Dry.  Replace / Repair 
• Drained Chain case oil
• Removed Chain Case
• Next Step: Replace or repair chain case cover (note on 12/16 the chain case cover was welded by AAA Welding for $40).  Awaiting gasket to re-install.

HMWHSC Press Release : Grease and Go 12/3 Results

2011 Pre-Season Grease and Go 1000-1600

Attendees (number of sleds)

• Falcon (2)
• Big John (3)
• Big D (1)
• P-Dawg (2)
• G-Man (1)
• Saylor (0)

Please see link below for details on each sled.... work orders

Following items added to the work order:
-Bogies
-Phone numbers: Al's, Filers & Erie Power

Issues Found by Member by Sled

Falcon - Ski Doo Formula 700

• Crank Case Oil Dry.  Bad Seal?
• Missing Battery
• Need Spare Skags
• Check Sliders Mid Season
• Some holes in track missing studs
• Clicking Noise near socket when spinning track in reverse.  Found and removed loose stud???

Falcon - Polaris

• Replace grease fitting on right ski
• Check Sliders Mid Season
• Weld Ski

Big John - 600 Grand Touring - No Issues Noted

Big John - 600 GSX HO SDI

• Spare Belt
• Spare Skags

Big John - 580

• Still unable to start.  Removed recoil to the flywheel, need puller for further diagnositcs

Big D

• Need Battery
• Note: skags and grease were not checked off on work order???  Assuming good

P-Dawg  ZL 500 Milage 2370???

• Spark plug wire broke on cylinder 1.  Keep eye on this.
• Engine froze, unable to pull start, freed by spinning clutch
• Brake froze, removed caliper to free
• head gasket leaking on left cylinder (when sitting on sled).  Replace.

P-Dawg  Pantara 440 Fan Milage 2370???

• Track chewed up on inner drive knobs where the drive gear engages.  Could not find source of issue.  Not sure if something got in the track to cause problem.  Keep eye on this.
• Needs Battery
• Torn seat, wet ass = no fun, call Jim White 943-4638

G-Man Pantera 600

• Needs Battery
• Needs Sliders now

HMWHSC Press Release : Deposit made for 2012 Trip

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, December 1, 2011

On 11/30/11 deposit for the HMWHSC annual trip has been made.   "I am happy to report our house for the boys trip has been secured.  We are looking forward to a great turn out and loads ob belly laughs" said acting president Daniel Doran.  "Now all we need is snow" he added.

To view the contract please click the following link. Click here