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Mar 3, 2023 | 06:53 PM

#16

ESwift

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter

That was surgical.

Mar 3, 2023 | 06:55 PM

#17

Diesel nut

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From: Runnells, Iowa

The ol bfg works every time! Lol

Mar 3, 2023 | 07:29 PM

#18

udsuth78

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From: Ponca City, OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESwift

I got lucky with mine today

https://youtu.be/fWFfFYZGW_4

Did you just give your truck a "Fonz"?

Mar 3, 2023 | 09:44 PM

#19

Kwikkordead

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From: Rio Rico, AZ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo7.3

Might be a dumb question, but do inline-6 motors have this issue as well, or not so much?

Every engine has a point of relaxation where it usually stops after you turn it off. If you have a starter that isn't engaging on EVERY engine start and you get that gear grinding sound, it won't take long before you are facing the same repair bill as the one who posted that picture.

Mar 3, 2023 | 09:48 PM

#20

cleatus12r

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From: Reed Point, MT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo7.3

Might be a dumb question, but do inline-6 motors have this issue as well, or not so much?

Every 120 degrees.

Mar 4, 2023 | 05:51 PM

#21

FinnishStroker

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Joined: Mar 2019

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From: Kinnula,Finland

We had a N14 Cummins paired to Fuller with chewed teeths.

We played the screwdriver game for a while in mud and snow until flywheel got changed.

Mar 4, 2023 | 08:08 PM

#22

John in OkieLand

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From: Oologah, OK

Simple Solution, just stop the engine with those knarley teeth on the other side of the engine

Mar 5, 2023 | 07:22 AM

#23

Walleye Hunter

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From: Douglassville, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by John in OkieLand

Simple Solution, just stop the engine with those knarley teeth on the other side of the engine

Maybe he could mark a pulley up front with where them teefs are at and keep tools in the tool tray to spin the engine away from them.

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Mar 5, 2023 | 08:18 AM

#24

udsuth78

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From: Ponca City, OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter

Maybe he could mark a pulley up front with where them teefs are at and keep tools in the tool tray to spin the engine away from them.

My vote is for retrofitting one of those old engine hand cranks coming out the front. Then it could be vintage and custom all at once.

Mar 5, 2023 | 08:20 AM

#25

Walleye Hunter

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From: Douglassville, PA

OTOH, this is an effective theft deterrent.

Mar 5, 2023 | 12:15 PM

#26

RacinJasonWV

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From: WV

Quote:

Originally Posted by udsuth78

My vote is for retrofitting one of those old engine hand cranks coming out the front. Then it could be vintage and custom all at once.

I’d like to see someone try to crank it over. And the kickback! Oh my

Mar 6, 2023 | 06:27 AM

#27

Josh Ross

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From: Tennessee

ESwift - how cold is it where you are?

Mar 6, 2023 | 06:42 AM

#28

ESwift

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Ross

ESwift - how cold is it where you are?

Was not terribly cold that day. Maybe 25*F

Mar 6, 2023 | 05:21 PM

#29

Walleye Hunter

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From: Douglassville, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESwift

Was not terribly cold that day. Maybe 25*F

The snow plow gang is taking a real hit around here this year.

Mar 6, 2023 | 06:34 PM

#30

ESwift

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter

The snow plow gang is taking a real hit around here this year.

sure have. I am about $30,000 lower in plow revenue then last year or the year before, but looks like I get to get up at 4am and plow the white stuff coming tonight