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    8V92 Coolant in Oil (pictures)

    Working on an 8V92TA (1994 model with DDEC) and I've got coolant in the oil, I pulled the pan off and there's coolant running down at the back of the engine, the majority of the coolant is coming down the RH side but there is some dripping on the LH side as well from the same place (the LH head...
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    JD 490 engine replacement options

    It's a straight 490. I can fix the engine I have but I'd be buying every part on the engine and building one, even with the used block I found I'd be at $6500 in parts before my labor.
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    JD 490 engine replacement options

    Trying to locate a replacement engine for a JD 490 with a 4239T engine, the block is cracked and the only reusable parts are 3 connecting rods and the cam so rebuilding it isn't a viable option. The only reman I've been able to find was $13,000 ~ which is a little high given the value of the...
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    Cummins PT fuel pumps

    Thanks Guys!
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    Cummins PT fuel pumps

    I don't work on old stuff much, is the air compressor and fuel pump timed on a Big Cam Cummins with a PT pump? Also are the pumps interchangeable, say I have an NTC 400 will the pump work on a 350? I know nothing about these old engines and the service manual I have doesn't say much about the...
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    Continuing education classes/seminars for fleet mechanics??

    Vision Hi Tech training in Kansas, I went this year and will be going back next year. It's about $600 for 4 days, you can check out the classes they offered this year here http://visionkc.com/?area=attendee&section=training Also check with local Dealers, local Freightliner partnered with...
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    A/C recycling machine in a service truck

    I carry one in a box truck, no worse for it than rolling around the shop. Just check the calibration every now and then. Don't put it in the back of an open service truck and expect it to be fine though.
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    Aging and Wrenching

    That said, buy a set of hex knee pads (not the traditional strap on ones but the foam/spandex ones that just slip over your leg) and wear them all the time. You don't realize how much you abuse your knees even when you're not working on the ground, crouching in an engine bay, knees braced up...
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    Aging and Wrenching

    You guys are missing an important detail, people with desk jobs don't have less health problems than we do. Talk to people outside the trades and it's no different, bad backs, bad knees... Sure there's less shoulder surgeries and missing fingers but trade that for a heart attack at age 45, is...
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    Experience with Axone Nemo /Texa Software?

    Never heard of #1... Local Kubota dealer has TEXA, they seem pretty happy with. AG and truck coverage is excellent, construction equipment is hit and miss. I keep looking at buying it but the salesman are intolerable jerks and I can't bring myself to give them any money. I've heard good things...
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    DEF... What's the point?

    Some do, some don't. We have a Tier 4 New Holland that is SCR only.
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    Mobile/Independent shop operating costs?

    Will do, I ran all the numbers and I know what I need to charge to make money, I certainly won't be the cheapest guy in town.
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    Mobile/Independent shop operating costs?

    Thanks for all the comments guys, rough draft business plan is written, truck is bought, and crane is ordered. Planning on starting up part time January 2nd
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    Service Manual Trading Post

    Here's a link to mine https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bv1270s5gnnzcn1/AABYSqs_RpJM967kgvUROvBLa?dl=0
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    I am needing to know if I need more than six chains on any of my equipment.

    I like cam/over center binders for equipment with tires, anything that doesn't have tires or is just sitting on the deck ratcheting binder hands down. Not those cheesetastik ones with the handle in the middle though, those are awful, I like these...
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    Mechanics: Large company VS small company

    Having worked for 2 dealers, a handful of farms, and a trucking fleet... Smaller the better if all else is the same, who you work with can and will ruin a great job. I loved working for Kenworth/IH, the servicemanager left to take a position as sales manager for the entire company after 20 years...
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    Let's see your toolbox...

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    Service Manual Trading Post

    I have a Dopbox account with 8gb of service manuals, willing to trade with whoever is interested. I have lots of OTR truck service manuals (International, Kenworth, Freightliner), Carrier and Thermoking reefer unit manuals, some New Holland AG manuals, and some random construction equipment...
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    This Corn Was Not Roundup Ready !

    So I clicked on this thread expecting to read about a sprayer operator being fired and instead learned some people spend wayyyy too much time reading on the internet.
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    Mobile/Independent shop operating costs?

    Do you guys take credit cards, do your own billing etc...?
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