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Old 07-27-2017, 07:02 AM
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I have put close to 4000km on the truck in the last three weeks with out any issues. The last 1200kms were the best because the collector wasn't leaking exhaust pressure and the turbo spooled OK. Going to have to put some miracle grow on the money tree....
Heck yea!! That hard work is paying off I'd say. Keep on truckin!
 
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Old 07-27-2017, 10:08 AM
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Thanks Aaron. I am hoping to find another truck that will be in better shape instead of trying to save this cab. But from the east coast looking west it sure looks nice, good from far but far from good.

I stopped by Nick's farm on the way out (moosemachine) and stayed a night. The girls had a lot of fun and are asking to go back and camp again. Lots of animals and baby cows!
 
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Originally Posted by nateairman
I have put close to 4000km on the truck in the last three weeks with out any issues. The last 1200kms were the best because the collector wasn't leaking exhaust pressure and the turbo spooled OK. Going to have to put some miracle grow on the money tree....

If you find some of that miracle grow I'll take some. I drove 800 miles today and I'm so wired I don't know if I can go to sleep, lol.
 
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Same here 700 miles zero problems expect a coolant leak caused by a rubbing hose on the fan whoops.... I'm still on the same fuel from when I left El Paso used the front tank and almost on empty on the rear one which was only 3/4 ways full, I got to change the oil just haven't had a chance...... I've been busy working so anyone in or close to Abilene want to meet holler.
 
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It's usually in a jug with 'sweat and labor' written on it....
 
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It's usually in a jug with 'sweat and labor' written on it....
True story there!
 
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Found this hillbilly in TN today.Had fun hanging out.

 
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Hi Ho Silver!
Oops, that looks like a pig!
 
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Now that is funny!
 
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Poor Aaron, never gets any rest!
 
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Ride em shrek!!!
 
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Poor Aaron, never gets any rest!
Yea,it was a union job. One guy working and 2 watching. Lol

I deff got a lot done on Clifford today
I'm quite productive when Thomas and JP are here lol
 
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Rear end going together...

Sitting on its axles soon?
 
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Rear end going together...

Sitting on its axles soon?
Unfortunately it wasn't for Clifford but for white. It has eaten 2 rear axles in 2 years. Hoping this is the last time.

Especially considering how much carrier bearings cost. I would be lying if I said I didnt almost fall off the stool I was sitting on when the told me the price of the bearings. Thankfully they were good ole boys and gave me the I'm 400 miles away from home and need this fixed discount. Haha.
 


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