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    mypowermanual.com

    Has anyone bought manuals from mypowermanual.com? Wondering about quality of material, customer experience etc. Thanks
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    recommendations for compressor on service truck

    http://vmacair.com/product/underhood-air-compressor-systems/
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    Cat electrical fault

    Check the pressure switch in that circuit. Its an input to the computer. It will pass an ohm meter test but won't carry enough current.
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    D6R series II equalizer bar ??

    I agree 100% Nige.
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    Question for all the independent mobile mechanics!!!

    excavator, perhaps you and others that work as independents can shed a little light on how and where you get service information and diagnostic equipment.
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    Question for all the independent mobile mechanics!!!

    Sit down with an accountant and draw up a business plan so you know what your overhead costs are.
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    Hino FD Diff

    How about some taller rubber?
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    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    I'm looking forward to this build. Please keep us updated with pictures along the way.
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    Old Job Pics

    Keep the pics coming!!
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    chain hoist

    I use one made by Gray Tools. I wouldn't be without it.
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    Where has Nige been ?

    I believe he is on a real vacation.
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    Bad turbo equals blow-by

    Yes, I have seen turbos cause blow-by. Measure your blow-by then remove the oil drain hose from the turbo and run it into a pail and measure your blow-by again. That will answer your question.
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    Hello from another polite canadian!

    Looks good. :)
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    Air Vantage 500 vs Big Blue Air Pak

    After a lot of searching I found a limited availabilty 302 diesel but it doesn't have a compressor.:(
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    Air Vantage 500 vs Big Blue Air Pak

    I just looked on the Miller website and it says the 302 Airpak has a 30hp Kohler gas engine. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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