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Heavy equipment fouls
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DB2
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Must use shorter screws so as not to puncture the battery
kshansen
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Birken Vogt
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You got to do what you got to do to make money for the day. Probably did not have a proper selection of screws/shims/spacers to choose from. Use what is on the truck.
That gets you through the day, then why mess with it the next day/week/month/year? You are busy and the machine is working, more important things to repair that are actually broken.
You would like to fix it in the off season, but then there is no money coming in to pay for all the proper repairs.
And then a couple dozen other repairs like that, and that is how a machine or truck turns into a rattle trap.
That gets you through the day, then why mess with it the next day/week/month/year? You are busy and the machine is working, more important things to repair that are actually broken.
You would like to fix it in the off season, but then there is no money coming in to pay for all the proper repairs.
And then a couple dozen other repairs like that, and that is how a machine or truck turns into a rattle trap.
wornout wrench
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I think the best one I saw was when an operator wired a nice new radio in to his machine and used all of the band-aids out of the first aid kit to cover up his wiring splices.
kshansen
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I think I posted here a few years back about a clever wire tap idea I came across. A sheet metal screw right into the insulation of the positive battery cable. If I can find a picture of that one I'll post it here.
Bls repair
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Worked with another mechanic who was the owners brother-in-law . His philosophy was if some thing came loose once it would come loose again so he would weld it solid. What a PITA.
wornout wrench
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Had an guy like that.
I would be drilling out broken bolts, chase the threads and install a new bolt.
He would weld it.
Make a simple job turn into an all nighter
The simplest thing was welded. Door panels for gods sake, you have to get into the engine to check oil.
I was in a rush was his excuse.
That was about the time I got into a rush to leave that place. LOL
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Ahhh come on Vtech.... haven't you ever been doing a job and seems like nothing is going right!!!! and nothing fits... so about then you just say Screw it!!!! and..... done...in honor of the upcoming football season.View attachment 198759
uhhh……...eerrrrr…….ummm……...NOOOOO!!!!!
ENCROUCHMENT......……….10 yard penalty.
I will be including this pic with many others on all the electrical problems I found on this Ingersol Roller the last 2 days. That thread will be in the roller section.
Found this jewel yesterday. The fuel shutoff solenoid wire is connected to the throttle solenoid wiring.
OFFSIDES...………….10 YARDS from the spot of the foul!
Found this jewel yesterday. The fuel shutoff solenoid wire is connected to the throttle solenoid wiring.
OFFSIDES...………….10 YARDS from the spot of the foul!
Ronsii
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I just need to find a 12volt hot wire..... any wire will do....
How about this one. LOL
That stuff next to the burned fuse is NOT what is left of the fuse spades...…….that is TIN FOIL. Someone jammed tin foil in the fuse socket, then forced a fuse on top of it.
PERSONAL FOUL...........TARGETING (FLAGRANT)...….15 YARDS, LOSS OF DOWN, AND YOU ARE EJECTED!
That stuff next to the burned fuse is NOT what is left of the fuse spades...…….that is TIN FOIL. Someone jammed tin foil in the fuse socket, then forced a fuse on top of it.
PERSONAL FOUL...........TARGETING (FLAGRANT)...….15 YARDS, LOSS OF DOWN, AND YOU ARE EJECTED!
Ronsii
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Yep, seen it before of course remember the tube fuses that would hold rimfire cartridges... seen that way more than once.
of course remember the tube fuses that would hold rimfire cartridges... seen that way more than once.Birken Vogt
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That type 4-place fuse holder is not rated for much current...I see a 40 amp fuse in another spot there too.
RZucker
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Gotta admit, I ran the old 9050B for almost a year with Vise grips holding the positive battery terminal in place... Forgive me father for my sins.
funwithfuel
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funwithfuel
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funwithfuel
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RZucker
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I actually saw the terminal over the plastic protector once. Couldn't believe it.