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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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Sparky,

thanks again for for the tip on changing the options. It definitely made a difference when using a tablet.

I have a tendency to just roll with it, and send the site owner a pm on likes and dislikes of changes. Unfortunately, my work does this often, but not often enough (2-3 years behind industry).
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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Sparky,

thanks again for for the tip on changing the options. It definitely made a difference when using a tablet.

I have a tendency to just roll with it, and send the site owner a pm on likes and dislikes of changes. Unfortunately, my work does this often, but not often enough (2-3 years behind industry).
no problem.. im sure some like the endless scrolling but just made it a PITA for me.. mobile sites a joke too when i get on with my cell.. i end up having to switch to the full site mode to view anything.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 09:48 AM
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I like the endless scroll when using my laptop, but dont like it on my Iphone.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 04:08 PM
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Thank Sparky Reps sent my brotha
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 05:41 PM
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Ok for anyone that wants to give some input to changes to FTE here is the link.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...um-update.html


Please be nice about it.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 04badford
Thank Sparky Reps sent my brotha
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 03:10 PM
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Just had an interesting conversation. The biggest nugget coming out of it was "Why doesn't Garmin have Dennis Leary or Mr. T do the voice for the GPS units?"
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 03:44 PM
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couldnt tell you.... i had megellan and tomtom... unfortunately i only have the megellan again... my tomtom died a horrible death when my dad parked his vett under a semi... ironically while you cant see anything on the screen anymore if you plug it in itll turn on...
 
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 08:58 AM
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for those of you that have pulled them... are the IPR sensor seals and screens one time use? like for example can i pull it to inspect the screen and put it back in without needing new seals and screens?? or does it need replaced each time? ive seen some threads where the screen gets stuck in the port? is this a common thing or rare?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 07:28 PM
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Pulled mine several times to clean/check the screen and just stuck it back in with no problem. Never had the screen fall off in the port.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 08:03 PM
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thanks tideman... been wondering about mine since i had the engine apart 2 yrs ago... found the screen torn that sits in the galley that goes to the HPOP... never thought about checking the IPR when i was working on it.. woulda been easier then too.. but since i was going to be replacing the ICP sensor got to thinking it might be a good time to check the IPR too...
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 03:51 AM
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Ok so I have something for you all to ponder.

Washing Min wage will be going to the $15 some time.
Whow do emplyers like Horizon Air think they can get a mechanic that
has spent anywhere from 18 mo to 24 mo in school and then having to
pay for the schooling and tools and make what you see in this help wanted?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 03:53 AM
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Ok so I have something for you all to ponder.

Washing Min wage will be going to the $15 some time.
Whow do emplyers like Horizon Air think they can get a mechanic that
has spent anywhere from 18 mo to 24 mo in school and then having to
pay for the schooling and tools and make what you see in this help wanted?


There are some things like shift difrential and cert ad-ons.
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e...c2gevrs3d92boh

But still not a heck of a lot.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 03:54 AM
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Ok so I have something for you all to ponder.

Washing Min wage will be going to the $15 some time.
Whow do emplyers like Horizon Air think they can get a mechanic that
has spent anywhere from 18 mo to 24 mo in school and then having to
pay for the schooling and tools and make what you see in this help wanted?


There are some things like shift difrential and cert ad-ons. Here is the job description.
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e...c2gevrs3d92boh

But still not a heck of a lot.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 06:06 AM
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more than they pay here for newbs... heck thats more than i make at a job ive been at for 8 yrs...
 
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