Monthly Meeting Minutes August 17, 2020

19 Members in video meeting

CMGC President Phil Wydra opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Phil remarked that this is the fourth CMGC monthly meeting held via video conferencing and is getting used to the application.

Car Projects:
Paul Pickley is in the process of replacing the alternator in his car. Maynard Hirsch – looking for suggestions on how to replace a leaky oil pan gasket without taking the engine out of the car. It was recommended to remove the engine to do a correct job.
Dean Hickenlooper described the problems he was having with installing a Toyota 5-speed transmission in his MG. After remodifying mounting brackets, the transmission is now in place.
Dave Woodcock – asked if there was a real advantage of installing electronic ignition over points distributer. Most of the membership said the replacement provides an easy way to have trouble-free ignition. Although, it was noted by Dean Hickenlooper that dyno testing has shown a loss of up to 10 HP with the electronic ignition.

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Hello all!!!

I feel like I am a recording……there is nothing to report on any events from last month or this month. It is so sad and unfortunate we all can’t see each other and just “HANG OUT”!!

Not to put any salt in the wounds, but this month we all should have been showcasing our cars at the British Car Festival that would have taken place September 13th. That’s is pretty much all that was scheduled on calendar for this month.

OK….TIME FOR SEPTEMBER FUN FACTS (my ongoing monthly “article filler”) The first day of fall is typically on September 22 or September 23 in North America. This is when the hours in the day are almost equal to the hours in the night. It’s the second equinox of the year, followed by the first equinox that takes place in March. Most people look at the first day of fall as the official end of the summer.
  September is the most active month for hurricanes in the Atlantic.
  Elias Howe patented his sewing machine

  September is the only month with the same number of letters in its number and name; September is the ninth month and has nine letters in its name
    September was once a month with only 29 days until Julius Caesar’s calendar reform.
  According to US stats, more babies on average are born in September than any other month of the year. Interesting to note Labour Day is also celebrated in some countries in September.
  Labor Day is the most well-known holiday in September. It is observed every year on the first Monday in September.
  Grandparent's Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
  The autumn equinox, which is the traditional transition from summer into fall, takes place on or around September 22nd, depending on the year.
  September 5th: National Cheese Pizza Day
  September 9th: National Teddy Bear Day
  September 16th: National Play-Doh Day
  September 19th: International "Talk Like A Pirate Day"

Have a WONDERFUL LABOR DAY!!!!!!

~~Jamie Schafer