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Yes this is not correct you can change one it's difficult by yourself but doable with the proper tools.
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Doesn't sound too bad. I'm looking to learn from other peoples experiences. What happened to the fuel line?Fuel line left the truck stranded for a couple days while patched up a repair till I can replace it with J844 line. Fixed the fuel gauge, just a sink instead of a float. Still finishing the tires, working on the last one that I have an o-ring for right now. Still have a fan clutch rebuild to do and a few other small things, but nothing major.
ForkliftedDoesn't sound too bad. I'm looking to learn from other peoples experiences. What happened to the fuel line?
Technically speaking it was just the age of the vehicle and the fact that they prone to crack at the fuel fitting flare at the tank. The fuel tank got hit by the forklift yes, but that was on the bottom and any damage there was on the fuel line wasn't near where it cracked. Now my wet tank mount and air lines are a different story, I really want to smack that person upside the head for fork lifting the truck.Forklifted
What? Under the electrics, it's STILL a 4 cycle diesel engine. How can you be a "mechanic" if you can't understand, diagnose and repair BASICS? Wait, UTI/Wyo tech grads, right?Mine was one repair after another. Busted liner to injection pump rebuild twice. Make sure you can turn a wrench or stay away. My two brother in laws are diesel mechanics and they couldn't work on them cause no computer to tell them what was wrong.
Not many people know how to do driveability diagnostics without a computer anymore. It is sad. If they cant do it on a diesel then they are not very qualified to do anything. Simple as can be.What? Under the electrics, it's STILL a 4 cycle diesel engine. How can you be a "mechanic" if you can't understand, diagnose and repair BASICS? Wait, UTI/Wyo tech grads, right?
Alice had already mentioned that she was a she.I've always had much respect your opinion wreckerman, but I'm having trouble understanding this statement???
Hehehe oh absolutely. Im strong AF for my weight and generally can keep up with an average dude but just about. So no way in helll would i flip that thing without getting crafty if it goes down.Alice had already mentioned that she was a she.
If you can keep it upright and rolling you are golden. If it falls down flat on the ground you are going to pull something trying to get it back upright. She said she is a buck twenty soaking wet. That tire is more than three times her weight.
If Alice is traveling alone or with another female the chances of being taken advantage of by a crooked repair shop is compounded unless she is very familiar with the vehicle systems and general labor rates depending on which part of the country you are in.
The super single tires were an upgrade on the older trucks and were put on for various reasons.If i read it right though I think what JBbulach was asking to clarify was actually the technical aspect of you mentioning the A2 super sing tires and why they'd be significantly different to manage from the M934? Perhaps.
Wreckerman you know if that 14.00 fell on you that your old bag of bones would turn to dust immediately ha.Alice had already mentioned that she was a she.
I'm still pretty strong for my age but wrestling a 500 pound tire off and on the hub (maybe with traffic zooming inches away) is not something I want to tackle.
If you can keep it upright and rolling you are golden. If it falls down flat on the ground you are going to pull something trying to get it back upright. She said she is a buck twenty soaking wet. That tire is more than three times her weight.
The CTIS (if equipped) has to be taken off and replaced carefully. Some of the parts are made of "unobtainium" and are almost impossible to find, especially if you are on the side of the road at night or in bad weather.
Many road service tire technicians would prob pass on this if given the choice.
My whole point is that while life is an adventure it can quickly become a major goat roping when things go south.
If Alice is traveling alone or with another female the chances of being taken advantage of by a crooked repair shop is compounded unless she is very familiar with the vehicle systems and general labor rates depending on which part of the country you are in.
And this excludes the CDL/insurance questions that I purposely avoided.
I know i sound a bit overenthusiastic sometimes but its literally because you guys have been so awesome already with encouraging me to follow this passion for MVs. Its always kind of scary to jump ass first into anything but ive gotten a lot of confidence from being here, reading all of your stories and posts. Usually the forums i go on for other hobbies are quite pessimistic, like the dutch barge boating communities pretty much boo and hiss newcomers from the waters with horror stories before they even get a boat to sit on. I dont like that negative attitude. So im really glad i found you guys.Prepare for worst case - commercial heavy tow.
But set up for best case - someone not too far away with tools and a large military vehicle. Carry air lines, towbars, chains, and towlights, as well as tire changing tools and basic mechanics tools.
So you blow a tire and can't change it yourself. Call roadside assistance and fork over the $$. It isn't the end of the world...
Or you break down and need the vehicle towed. Get on here and yell for help. Very likely someone nearby will come out with a 5ton and tow you, especially if you already have the needed equipment. If not free, then at least cheaper than commercial towing. ("Will tow for food. ..") or worst case, fork over the $650 or so for a commercial tow. It's not like you'll be doing it every day... (or at least hope not...)
Here's one of my godforsaken trips, where I had so many blowouts I ran out of spares - http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...Bliss-to-OKC-to-Ft-Riley-to-St-Louis-and-back