Recent content by Bugoutwhistler

ok will do and I did down load the tms but like anything , guys that did the stuff before have clues and tricks that are not in the tms , that's why I ask , I worked on cars and trucks for many years but got hurt and am screwed up now so info from everywhere helps .I thought I should start a...

can I see if the shoes need to be replaced or wheel cyls without taking off the drums ?

this truck has been sitting a lot , It was inspected last June before I got it but I think whoever did the inspection just did a lick and stick

thanks everyone for your concern and info about the brakes , now where has the best prices on parts I found 1 set (axle ) of 4 shoes for around $90 does that sound about right ?

I Had a thread on before about not having brake lights , I was told that I needed to get a new light switch, and I should think about putting the switch on the air side . I looked at my truck and it has the newer style air pack and the switch is on the air side . I got a new switch and we...

I got the new air gov and put it in everything works as it should, the pressure is were it needs to be and no noise , thanks guys !

Thanks everyone , I found one for 30.00 , and its on the way I should get it Tuesday

I am trying to learn my way threw them and I still have trouble yet but I am working on it , all the probs came at once

ok where do I find that on the truck , and where can I get one ? thanks

ok then , that's what I needed to know ,thanks

At random the compressor will go on off on off on off and I guess the valve in the cab will go click click click then it might stop for a bit then have a fit a few times . what should I tackle first , I know I have oil in the air system, is that getting into something it shouldn't like the pop...

So I was out last night with the deuce and got stopped by the cops . First thing he says is "nice toy" and wanted to check it out , and then says ow ya I also stopped you because you don't have brake lights. I said look at it now and a stomped on the brake and they came on but my brakes are...

what tm has how to drain and or fluid level check the transmission , I couldn't find it :drool:

thanks ill check that , it has been sitting and I know that the old guy was not a maintenance person

I just put a set of cable drains on my truck and I have no idea when they were drained , I bought it from an old man. The next time I ran the truck and drained the tanks I thought there was a lot of water coming out but it is oil , what should I look into to fix this problem , or where in the...