Nevada's May BS Thread
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I hope everyone had a great day.
My day started off good.
Got my sending unit in and put a little gas and it seems to be working so far.
Went to lunch with a friend. When leaving I went to show off the truck.
Hop in and no start! I have to get a hammer from security. That takes about 30min.
Get the hammer and climb under the truck. I am in a dark car garage so I can barely see.
I smack the starter a couple times and then try it again. still nothing.
I climb under again and smack it with the hammer and it moves!
The bottom bolt was missing and the top bolt was lose. Starter was not even close to the flywheel.
No tools on hand so I line it back up and hand tighten the top bolt. This gets it started and I head home.
About 4 blocks from the house the top bolt falls out. The starter was hanging by the power wire when I pulled in at the house.
Starter seems to be ok, but now I have find new bolts and hope the threads are OK.
My day started off good.
Got my sending unit in and put a little gas and it seems to be working so far.
Went to lunch with a friend. When leaving I went to show off the truck.
Hop in and no start! I have to get a hammer from security. That takes about 30min.
Get the hammer and climb under the truck. I am in a dark car garage so I can barely see.
I smack the starter a couple times and then try it again. still nothing.
I climb under again and smack it with the hammer and it moves!
The bottom bolt was missing and the top bolt was lose. Starter was not even close to the flywheel.
No tools on hand so I line it back up and hand tighten the top bolt. This gets it started and I head home.
About 4 blocks from the house the top bolt falls out. The starter was hanging by the power wire when I pulled in at the house.
Starter seems to be ok, but now I have find new bolts and hope the threads are OK.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Morning everyone.
As far as the starter bolts go, even if the threads are screwed I can get 2 bolts with nuts and lock washers. Just run them as through bolts.
Truck is still serving me well. I expect odd things to happen with an older vehicle, and so far it has yet to leave me stranded. A little delayed and possibly frustrated I can deal with.
I hope everyone has a great Friday!
As far as the starter bolts go, even if the threads are screwed I can get 2 bolts with nuts and lock washers. Just run them as through bolts.
Truck is still serving me well. I expect odd things to happen with an older vehicle, and so far it has yet to leave me stranded. A little delayed and possibly frustrated I can deal with.
I hope everyone has a great Friday!
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From: Fresno, CA.
That is awesome! Score one for the minion! And what a cute minion she is too. 
That is too bad about the starter issue in the truck. The more I read about it, the happier I am I did not buy it. LOL Just kidding. Actually, I agree with you. There are bound to be issues with a truck (or any vehicle for that matter) that old. And that is part of the charm of owning one.
Jim
That is too bad about the starter issue in the truck. The more I read about it, the happier I am I did not buy it. LOL Just kidding. Actually, I agree with you. There are bound to be issues with a truck (or any vehicle for that matter) that old. And that is part of the charm of owning one.Jim
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Morning all.
I heard of a classic vehicle group that meets on Saturday mornings not to far from here.
I am heading out to see if I can't make contact and possibly make some friends and contacts.
Oh, I was able to fix my starter problem with bolts I had in my box but with loc-tite and lock washers this time
I heard of a classic vehicle group that meets on Saturday mornings not to far from here.
I am heading out to see if I can't make contact and possibly make some friends and contacts.
Oh, I was able to fix my starter problem with bolts I had in my box but with loc-tite and lock washers this time
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From: Stagecoach, NV.
Goodmorning Guys & Gals,
Happy Saturday!
What are you doing today?
We have to go to town & buy Karl some clothing items. I'm trying to talk Jimmy into buying everyone some water shoes. After that, who knows!
Have a great day!
Happy Saturday!
What are you doing today?
We have to go to town & buy Karl some clothing items. I'm trying to talk Jimmy into buying everyone some water shoes. After that, who knows!
Have a great day!
