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No i havent checked the fusible link in my truck, I would have thought if it went, something big would happen, so i never looked into it.
As for snow, I actually like moving it. The backhoe makes quick work of it, the 4 wheel drive makes it very hard to get stuck, and if I do get stuck, I just use the back hoe to get out!
Plus the heater in that thing works great, as soon as it warms up!
As for snow, I actually like moving it. The backhoe makes quick work of it, the 4 wheel drive makes it very hard to get stuck, and if I do get stuck, I just use the back hoe to get out!
Plus the heater in that thing works great, as soon as it warms up!
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Done for now, the driveway that is. It's still snowing, so will have to do it again later. I sure wish I had a snowmobile, I live right beside Gregoire lake, with full easy access year round, (actually the property goes to the lake), and people are out there alreaddy whipping around having a good time. Me, I'm just watching and trying to work on the truck, (big sigh).
Did start her up when I first went out, started easily. Let it run for about 1/2 hour, will try again later, the cable is still on the battery, but nothing seems to be draining it,now, so far.
Did start her up when I first went out, started easily. Let it run for about 1/2 hour, will try again later, the cable is still on the battery, but nothing seems to be draining it,now, so far.
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No i havent checked the fusible link in my truck, I would have thought if it went, something big would happen, so i never looked into it.
As for snow, I actually like moving it. The backhoe makes quick work of it, the 4 wheel drive makes it very hard to get stuck, and if I do get stuck, I just use the back hoe to get out!
Plus the heater in that thing works great, as soon as it warms up!
As for snow, I actually like moving it. The backhoe makes quick work of it, the 4 wheel drive makes it very hard to get stuck, and if I do get stuck, I just use the back hoe to get out!
Plus the heater in that thing works great, as soon as it warms up!
%^&(*$# ^%$(*#@! Hmmf
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Sounds like it's time to retire that poor thing then, and move to where there are palm trees, beaches and bikinis! lol
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It's been snowing steady here since yesterday about 3pm,and the wind is blowing hard, making driving a pain in the ---!
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Well,a friend came by to help with fuse pull test, and according to him, nothing showed up! So I don't know what else to do anymore. This truck is my only set of wheels, and I don't live with in city limits, so public transit is not an option. Wish I was anywhere else but here. Getting pretty fed up with whole friggin thing. We are getting into a good freeze this week, and I don't even have a garage.
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IF your friend did the fuse test correctly, and it shows nothing, then it very well could be your battery, or the other thing is it could be an intermittent problem, and those really suck to track down.
Are you positive your friend was checking for draw properly with your multi meter? (HAS to be a fairly accurate meter, Ive found a test light doesnt do that test very well)
Are you positive your friend was checking for draw properly with your multi meter? (HAS to be a fairly accurate meter, Ive found a test light doesnt do that test very well)
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IF your friend did the fuse test correctly, and it shows nothing, then it very well could be your battery, or the other thing is it could be an intermittent problem, and those really suck to track down.
Are you positive your friend was checking for draw properly with your multi meter? (HAS to be a fairly accurate meter, Ive found a test light doesnt do that test very well)
Are you positive your friend was checking for draw properly with your multi meter? (HAS to be a fairly accurate meter, Ive found a test light doesnt do that test very well)