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Old 12-24-2022, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 82ndVet
Agreed 100%!
I believe we should always give it our best in everything we do so I commend you on that. Sounds like you did a good thing for "bucket guy" and all those involved. If every human took the same approach that you do, could you imagine what a wonderful world it would be? We wouldn't have all the peril if we all just showed more love and respect to each other.
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Old 12-24-2022, 01:42 PM
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Finally got around to putting a battery disconnect on the old girl.Heard to many horror stories about trucks catching of fire better safe than sorry.
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Old 12-27-2022, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunch
Finally got around to putting a battery disconnect on the old girl.Heard to many horror stories about trucks catching of fire better safe than sorry.
That's one darn tootin clean engine bay
Old 12-27-2022, 09:37 AM
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I have this whole week between Christmas and New Year's Day off from work, so I've been making a list of things to do with "Cameltoe", my '93 W250 and "Mooseknuckle", my '86 Ramcharger.
At the top of the list I put "Get Mooseknuckle inspected." That made me chuckle.
Old 12-27-2022, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by N. Besonderes
I have this whole week between Christmas and New Year's Day off from work, so I've been making a list of things to do with "Cameltoe", my '93 W250 and "Mooseknuckle", my '86 Ramcharger.
At the top of the list I put "Get Mooseknuckle inspected." That made me chuckle.
Every time I want my Mooseknuckle inspected, the wife says she has a headache.

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Old 12-27-2022, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by NJTman
Every time I want my Mooseknuckle inspected, the wife says she has a headache.
Well, maybe if you inspected Cameltoe first...

Sorry, just couldn't resist.
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Old 12-27-2022, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NJTman
That's one darn tootin clean engine bay
And clean wiring!!!
Old 12-27-2022, 04:09 PM
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Got in Patches yesterday to head to work and the cab started filling up with exhaust fumes...looks like during our 7-10 days of -35 to -49*C I lost a couple exhaust manifold gaskets, Guess I'm puling the manifold on my next days off...hope that goes well. I'm sure to lose a few studs during the removal what hardware have you guys used, grade 5 or 8 bolts work fine? Or should I try and get a stud kit?
Old 12-27-2022, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KRB
Well, maybe if you inspected Cameltoe first...

Sorry, just couldn't resist.
LMAO.... Headache stops that before it can even get started.

lol.
Old 12-27-2022, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by thrashingcows
Got in Patches yesterday to head to work and the cab started filling up with exhaust fumes...looks like during our 7-10 days of -35 to -49*C I lost a couple exhaust manifold gaskets, Guess I'm puling the manifold on my next days off...hope that goes well. I'm sure to lose a few studs during the removal what hardware have you guys used, grade 5 or 8 bolts work fine? Or should I try and get a stud kit?
Well, that's something I have yet to experience.


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Today, I replaced calipers, hoses and pads on the brick.

Since I had it all apart with the plow brackets, and still haven't finished that install, I figured I already bought the calipers and pads, and hoses, might just throw them on.

Bought a shop heater 140,000 BTU unit diesel / kero torpedo. Makes you think it's not 28* out there with all that flame behind you. Not too stinky, either, even using diesel. Mr. Heater.

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Wife's car is finally out of here to the body shop for evaluation. She was hit from behind on the 16th, and they're finally getting around to picking it up. Got a rental in the meantime, which wife won't drive. This thing is a ROCKET SHIP. 8 speed auto, all the bells and whistles, computer screen, lane avoidance, hits the brakes for you if you come up on someone too close. Crazy ride. I can't stand all this computer stuff, but it's sure fast.




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Like the Rotors I didn’t even give them a thought when I replaced mine wish I would have they say they stop better I need all the help I can get.Hope she gets the crv back in time for the next snow.There amazing
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Originally Posted by Gunch
Like the Rotors I didn’t even give them a thought when I replaced mine wish I would have they say they stop better I need all the help I can get.Hope she gets the crv back in time for the next snow.There amazing
Upgrade to Hydro-boost braking system and you will be amazed at the braking and wonder why you never did it sooner!
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Upgrade to Hydro-boost braking system and you will be amazed at the braking and wonder why you never did it sooner!
I remind myself I have Hydroboost brakes in the '89 Ramcharger conversion every time I get to the stop sign at the end of my road and use the brakes.
Great upgrade for the 1st gens.
Old 12-28-2022, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunch
Like the Rotors I didn’t even give them a thought when I replaced mine wish I would have they say they stop better I need all the help I can get.Hope she gets the crv back in time for the next snow.There amazing
November 3, 2019 they were installed.

Still good, so far. Maybe slight pulsating when panic stopping, but otherwise have been good.

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