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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 11:23 PM
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The six cylinder it has is pushing 160k.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 04:06 AM
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Good morning NC. Please be safe and try to stay dry.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 08:44 AM
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Thoughts and prayers go out to you all in the Carolina's. Take care.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 10:00 AM
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Daughter , E of Raleigh lost power about 5AM
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 10:05 AM
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Yep. Power here went out about 8:30. Plugged the fridge into the generator. Coming through VA yesterday I stopped a couple of times to get a gas can, but no dice.

If i empty the can here, the mower tank will be next, followed by the Jeep. I’ve got an old fuel pressure tester that will hook up to the pressure test port, and the gauge is busted on.

But thats going to be to be a while before I go through all that.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 12:06 PM
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no power loss here... its faded a couple times... but not been out...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 12:06 PM
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The six cylinder it has is pushing 160k.
what 6 does it have??
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 12:33 PM
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what 6 does it have??
3.5eb- the first generation.

This storm is making for some great napping weather...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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dunno much on them... 3.8's, 3.9 and 4.0's are known for getting over 300K without major issues... provided people do the basic maintenance...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 05:04 PM
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Glad to see everyone on and doing well. Still have my thoughts and prayers till the storm is over.
Benz glad you are home safe.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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Thanks 5 labs...

spoke with Marty today, and heard from Dusty. Haven’t checked with any of the others. Larry how are things by the coast?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 07:48 PM
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there was supposedly a funnel cloud spotted in my county but dunno where exactly... they didnt get into specifics...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 10:08 PM
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Good to hear that others are reporting in and safe. Much flooding and/or damage? I remember Hugo and the damage left behind. Was around 2 tornados and the rather extensive damage from them and it was nothing like Hugo!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 06:48 AM
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Only what the news tells me. I’ve hunkered down, but that might end today. I have a shoulder on the smoker and just put the last of my can of gas in the generator.

Going to head out and see if any of the stations have gas close by. Otherwise I’ll be draining any 4 stroke engines I have around the place.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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Sounds good, I know of several line crew companies that have a large number of manpower and equipment. Hope power is restored soon and hope you find some fuel in the area.
 
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