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MY RANT Working on my truck today
Developed a clicking sound at low speed turned out it was the front drive shaft CV joint, no big deal when you have a lift and transmission jack which I didnt have, so i jack it up on the driveway, well its a bear and a half lying on your back when you cant jack up the trans and remove the skid plate, anyhow got it out and will replace the CV and both U joints, just hope the center stud isn't worn or I'll need to replace the 1/2 shaft, I really cant complain to much as its the original with 210,000+ miles.
JAY
JAY
THE DEFINITION OF GUN CONTROL IS HITTING THE TARGET WITH YOUR FIRST SHOT
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You did get it fixed though. More than Im capable of. I can only handle minor stuff, and often mess even that up.
I don't know about others, but here's how it works for me.
I have a problem with a vehicle, and get the notion that I know how to fix it. So I spend an inordinate amount of time and money to do so. Then, I come to the realization that I'm in over my head and spend even more money paying someone else to fix my screw ups and make the necessary repairs.
Or at least I used to. Now I just cut to the chase and pay someone else to start with.
On the plus side, I do end up with tools I might not otherwise have, or ever use again.
And, as a side note, I did successfully replace batteries in my truck last year.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
JAY
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
He is a better man than I. I was home this afternoon having work done on the house. Put up a couple new outdoor lights and almost died with the heat
Ron, I'll be 82 Oct 4th.
The drive shaft is finished and installed, The Blue book time to change a CV joint is 2 1/2 hours, the shop i use charges $95. per hour so I saved $237.50 Once the shaft is out it's no big deal to change the joints, if any of you ever have to do it, be sure to index mark all the parts and the axle and TC or transmission so it will be in balance.
JAY
JAY
I feel like a slacker at 68 .
I still haven't put the bolt from hell back in the big truck starter . While sorting & looking for tools to give my brother I found a flex too that may work on getting that **** started . A 9/16 socket barley fits the space I have to work in .
The ATV jack is a good idea for the tank . Last one I did I dropped it on my chest then pushed it off on a hunk of carpet to drag out .
JAY
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
JAY
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
JAY
Yes, completely by passes the tank pump and has a water separator you can drain.
JAY
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
It also pretty well eliminates vapor lock, which I have experienced in carbureted cars. I know a few guys who installed electric pumps and a regulator for that reason. Or went with EFI.
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."