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  1. rickf

    Gov Planet fee increase for bidders

    I thought it was 13%?
  2. rickf

    Gov Planet fee increase for bidders

    A lot of new surplus buyers do not realize there is a substantial buyers fee. Now it is even more substantial, For every 1000.00 you spend it is another 150.00 for the fee. That can really add up on a vehicle or genset!!!!!
  3. rickf

    Gov Planet fee increase for bidders

    Just got an e-mail from Richie Bros. They are raising the bidders fee to 15% so they can squeeze even more profit from the surplus they get for free and pay the government pennies on the dollar. I will not be buying anything more from Gov Deals or Gov Planet. Dear valued customer, We’re...
  4. rickf

    Mep 802a bogs down when a/c circuit interrupt

    Right, we called it Safety wire. Being into racing I did a lot of safety wiring tying. I was taught how to be efficient by an aviation mechanic.
  5. rickf

    Mep 802a bogs down when a/c circuit interrupt

    Inner tubes, conveyor belts and wire ties. How in the world did we get by without the wire ties! So much quicker and easier that baling wire. Wait, most people under the age of 70 will not know what baling wire is, so we will say Mechanics wire. LOL. Wire ties don't last as long as baling wire...
  6. rickf

    Mep 802a bogs down when a/c circuit interrupt

    And DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING BUT THAT SWITCH once it is running!!!!! There is a problem and you need to find it before poking around with it running, especially with open panels. The switch is plastic so no danger there. Just because the ground is good does not mean that if you touch a hot wire you...
  7. rickf

    Mep 802a bogs down when a/c circuit interrupt

    How familiar are you with electrical systems and wiring? I am not trying to be smart here but if you are not familiar with what a dead short is then you probably are not real familiar with electrical circuits. It only takes 1/4 of an amp to kill a person, touch the wrong thing here and it is 50...
  8. rickf

    Mep 802a bogs down when a/c circuit interrupt

    Sounds like a dead short to me, you might want to do some investigation before you let the magic smoke out! And make SURE your ground rod is planted well since it could be shooting power through the ground. If that ground is loose and there is a short to the frame YOU become the ground, it will...
  9. rickf

    Do i need a return for my mep803 aux tanks setup?

    Just be sure when you enclose it you account for cooling air in and out. Plus the exhaust but I am sure you have that one covered.
  10. rickf

    Do i need a return for my mep803 aux tanks setup?

    You may need a step stool to see the controls but servicing it will be nice at that height. Looks like it is also going to be enclosed?
  11. rickf

    Do i need a return for my mep803 aux tanks setup?

    That is a clean setup!!!!
  12. rickf

    Bad luck- govplanet 802a

    And it looked milky too. Considering the dipstick is right next to the crankshaft that is probably more air from the spinning crank than blowby But the color of the oil is disturbing.
  13. rickf

    M151 carburetor rebuild - Brooks Engine service

    Thanks Guy, I did send him a pm. Will see if he replies.
  14. rickf

    M151 carburetor rebuild - Brooks Engine service

    I am slowing down from the rebuilding due to age and the Zenith rebuild kit prices. I will do one if you need it but I much prefer to wait until spring since my garage is unheated. Hard to do fine work with frozen hands. I cannot contact you due to the mods removing your info. I will try to send...
  15. rickf

    MEP 803A Wet Stacking

    Do these sets really wet stack? I would understand it happening if they were running at idle all day but running at rated 1800 rpm would in itself prevent wet stacking.
  16. rickf

    United States of Freight giveaway?

    Sounds good
  17. rickf

    United States of Freight giveaway?

    Then it must be a different outfit from the ones that got me. Whenever I suspect something nowadays I check out their business address. As you can see this one is in a strip mall with no name on the board. If you all say it is a good outfit then I will go with that, I just think these places...
  18. rickf

    United States of Freight giveaway?

    Your the boss.
  19. rickf

    United States of Freight giveaway?

    So they are good? I looked up their address in Delray Beach since I got scammed by a broker there a few years ago and his name was Eric. Thankfully a member here stepped up and delivered my M37 from the museum down there. But looking up their address there is nothing trucking related there. It...
  20. rickf

    United States of Freight giveaway?

    Anyone else get an e-mail from an outfit claiming to be a sponsor of SS called United States of Freight??? Claiming to have some sort of givaway ending tonight. Sounds pretty fishy to me. I never heard of them or any giveaway and it ends tonight. SteelSoldiers Steel Soldiers giveaway...
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