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5451
« on: June 10, 2019, 05:25:25 PM »
I am 45 minutes from Sparks, about 30 minutes from shopping.
I may be able to get water from neighbors. I have several 30 and some 50 gal containers I can use (have for scouts), so filling a 250 is not bad but don't want to haul it full.
Guess I left it out up there but the contained stick out like a sore thumb. Going to paint it up some to break up the outline and darken the tan some.
Did get a solar motion light put up, but got to late for cameras, will do this trip.
5452
« on: June 10, 2019, 04:52:00 PM »
Yep, it was fun. Started the road up to the pad too. Only about 50ft but you have to start someplace.
Time flew between shopping, driving, loading/unloading (actually ran out of room in the DMax). Started home at 0100hrs.
5453
« on: June 10, 2019, 04:48:16 PM »
So when get up to Reno I run by the Kubota dealer for my 3 point kit. We open the $600 box and it is just the 2 lower arms. I ask, where is the Kit? Should have the lower arms, center link, 2 lower arm links and 2 stabilizers.
Tell the guys I am not paying $600 for this, I ordered a 3 point kit. May just get a refund and put something together from TSC, who looks to have all the parts in stock. Still waiting for the manager to call back on it.
Trip home had 1 little quirk in it. Was getting a strange hop from the trailer on the freeway. Almost like the harmonics on the freeway grids. Thinking it could be a tire or something I stopped in the CC lot again for a meal and checked the tires. I had let some air out of the truck tires for the ride home (down to 50psi) I had had everything almost maxed out for the trip up (65 truck, 80 trailer) and all was fine. Let the trailer tires down to 60psi and it was fine after that. Got a little over 15mpg on the way
5454
« on: June 10, 2019, 04:23:07 PM »
Right around dusk I went into town to eat, parked in the Circus Circus garage and took a nap (remember, no sleep). 9 hours later, it was light out, I was really hungry and I had a few stops to make (why I came back to town). Got ahold of the Polaris owner and had him sign the release which he sent unsigned,,,,,,,,,,, Went by the Kubota dealer for my 3 point kit, which is WAS NOT!! ( http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=4033.new#new ) Got a bunch of stuff at Lowes and HF for the place. Just basic tools and such for now. Even got a new welder, the Titanium 170 (120-240v). List is $499, got for $185. Kolbalt 227 piece tool kit and some pliers. Thing on new cordless stuff too, might do dewalt this time. Unloading the BB and forks was fun. Was parked on a slight hill and the kub was rocking on the back wheels trying to hook up. After a few tries I just drug the forks down the trailer. Fell on my butt once right at the bottom with all the metal there (and a little hyro fluid). Pics would have been good, right! Hauled the trailer back home for hopefully another trip Wednesday with the Polaris and the boys. Have the 2000w gen ready to go up, but thinking the 5500w might be better until I ge the trailer up there. Need to get a 250gal water tote too. The 5 gal cans wont go far. Have to de container venting also. Going to add 3 vents down each side and a solar fan on one door that will also run off a couple 6v AGMs I have. Should be good enough for some 120ac too if needed.
5455
« on: June 10, 2019, 03:52:39 PM »
Loaded it all up and headed up at 0700, was tired already.
5456
« on: June 10, 2019, 03:50:31 PM »
Got some small repairs done and welded on some hooks, was a long night.
5457
« on: June 10, 2019, 02:34:05 PM »
Got the container dropped, took a little work to get it level, but got it close. I wasn't there early enough to get the area leveled.
Kid (21) got it in there, but got stuck pulling out Got to use the new hooks on the tractor pulling him out.
Cut some 4x8s up to level it. Kub could not lift direct, had to use levers, but got it. 20 ton jack up front helped too. Out about 1 degree now.
Put a bunch of stuff in there I brought and bought getting up there. Including the forks and box blades.
5458
« on: June 10, 2019, 02:24:49 PM »
Looks like a great place. om the bucket list. Kids and I are ready, not sure about the wife.
5459
« on: June 10, 2019, 02:10:20 PM »
2x4 and a floor jack. Press them spots out.
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That's the plan, thx. Hauled all the good stuff up there at 0700 Friday. It was heavy, I figured around 13k. Pulled solid though, gearing felt good and I had just crossed 300mi break in and added new synthetic oil. Took it real easy for the first part, then its uphill for the next 75 miles. Got a little over 11mpg during this. Filled up there as fuel was much cheaper!
5460
« on: June 09, 2019, 10:52:36 PM »
Sounds like the coffee rant the other morning!
5461
« on: June 09, 2019, 10:18:35 PM »
Roof on mine is wacked in a couple spots and will hold water when that happens. Heck the tractor barely fit into the HC, had to lower the BH but will lock in after inside.
5462
« on: June 09, 2019, 07:05:44 PM »
And they are saying good riddance hippy!
Most likely, I’m not loved by the world and that’s ok..... 
I'll take it.
5463
« on: June 06, 2019, 10:17:59 PM »
Jr
You shouldn’t have any problems moving that
A chain on each corner and pick up the end with the loader and drag it backwards.
You may have a ways to back up but it should work easily
Thinking the same already but need to move it a good 1/8 mile.
5464
« on: June 06, 2019, 10:15:12 PM »
So changing the Hydro oil and all the filters is around a $400 deal. That is without the super hydro oil too.
Uses 2 big filters and a smaller high pressure filter. 2 big filters are magnetized, kinda cool. Small one has a CNC base and has notches for custom.
I sure made a mess. Thank goodness this is only every 500hrs. Did a little cleanup on it. Lots of corrosion, think it had to be around the salt water and not taken care of. Now have a good starting point.
Pulled the fender out a little, ratchets beat a hammer for this. Broke 1 bolt off and will have to run a little take weld for now to hold it. Also adding a step on the control side (right) where I cut the edge off.
Pic of my container before paint too.
5465
« on: June 06, 2019, 09:52:25 PM »
Steel as far as I know. Alum would be pricy and not as strong.
Just finishing the tractor up, can't find the darn weld on hooks!
5466
« on: June 06, 2019, 09:42:03 PM »
If he lifted those, he should be!
Is that off the red oak?
5467
« on: June 06, 2019, 05:09:47 PM »
5468
« on: June 06, 2019, 05:08:12 PM »
So did you go with the 40ft HC or?
Yep, 40ft HC from Reno area. Should be there around noon tomorrow. First trailer of stuff going up with me.
5469
« on: June 06, 2019, 01:50:35 PM »
Heading up tomorrow early. Box gets delivered around noon, need to open a spot up. Will leave the tractor there
Start cutting roads and see what I need to vent the container. Want to leave to roof alone. Want several vents along the sides up top using solar to push air through.
5470
« on: June 06, 2019, 11:06:24 AM »
Rings for the cat? Planning on quick release?
5471
« on: June 06, 2019, 10:46:08 AM »
Keep Don on his toes guys.
5472
« on: June 06, 2019, 03:54:30 AM »
Fired, that was a full broadside!
5473
« on: June 06, 2019, 02:01:16 AM »
5474
« on: June 06, 2019, 01:56:56 AM »
TRN, couldn't agree with you more.
We are wrong they say as we do not agree with them, or accept what is now being called normal.
Guess I'm not normal, even have a shirt that says it.
5475
« on: June 06, 2019, 01:51:09 AM »
No FB for me either, in fact no real social sights but here. Sure we are all pegged here.
5476
« on: June 06, 2019, 01:08:28 AM »
Rangers ready, batteries charging.
5477
« on: June 06, 2019, 01:00:51 AM »
Those pics are great, sure it is better now.
5478
« on: June 06, 2019, 12:56:07 AM »
Instead of all that weight and building, why not just foam sheets?
I would get the cooling system pressure tested.
5479
« on: June 05, 2019, 01:43:52 PM »
5480
« on: June 05, 2019, 01:27:59 PM »
Going with Valvoline Syn which should be delivered any minute now. Valvoline specs this for LS rears, which you sold me. Right now it has wally 80/90 in there, no modifier.
Now if it is really bad for it I can get any oil locally and return the Valvoline to summit Friday when I go?
5481
« on: June 05, 2019, 10:46:58 AM »
Hopefully your prayers are heard. If you say he is good, that enough for me.
5482
« on: June 04, 2019, 11:36:41 PM »
Could be worse, easy fixes for sure.
You were sure the coolant crossover was open? Knew you had a time finding the O rings for it.
Just do the 37s now and what is it you have about cameras and chainsaws? I keep the lanyard around my wrist now!
5483
« on: June 04, 2019, 02:05:01 PM »
Washoe county, but I was typing this,,,,,,,,,
Well, found a cargo worthy 40ft HC, delivered for $4200. If I need moved, they will for $100hr. Even though cargo (step above wind/water tight), they pressure wash, wire brush the corners and paint it tan.
Like TRN says it solves storage issues with the tractor as long as the county doesn't come down on me until I get it moved.
5484
« on: June 04, 2019, 11:27:34 AM »
Yep, needs 37s.
5485
« on: June 04, 2019, 11:23:43 AM »
Thx, but disconnecting the batteries did it.
5486
« on: June 04, 2019, 10:44:18 AM »
Sweet, rangers getting tall!
5487
« on: June 04, 2019, 10:39:02 AM »
Anything over 200SF needs a building permit and I can move a 20ft alone. I understand as of 7/1, you can have 1 container per acre.
20ft HC are over 4k here. Many are just WW not cargo. Trying to find the "new" add again. I have found HC, but only in the LA area, to far.
Online quotes are over 1k for moves from the bay area to reno. I will have to move it/them too, just dropping on the lower road now until the road and pad are cut.
There are mule deer too, just couldn't find the pics.
5488
« on: June 04, 2019, 04:10:04 AM »
OK guys, what oil for the long run?
Do I need limited slip additive with synthetic?
80/90? 80/140?
Kinda looking at Delvac Mobil1, Valvoline Synpower (has LS additive) and Lucas right now.
5489
« on: June 04, 2019, 03:30:43 AM »
For all you guys thinking about regearing, just do it. It really feels like a new truck even with 35s on it! 18mpg normal and 14-15 towing now.
5490
« on: June 04, 2019, 03:29:00 AM »
Yep, battery issues a few times but the DIC is supposed to remember all that I thought? Yes, other doors make it work fine.
Think Ken told me there are relays in there too which explains a couple things.
5491
« on: June 04, 2019, 12:02:48 AM »
With the tractor almost ready I found new (probably 1 trip) 20ft containers in SF for $1500 each. Worth the drive (50 miles each way) for that savings and condition, will get two. If I come back over the Golden Gate, no toll either ($21 for 4 axles).
Found with a couple easy mods (remove PORS cover, shave mounts and let some air out of the tires) the Kubota will fit into a standard container. Sticking with the 20s as they bypass building codes (under 200SF) and I can move myself.
When I pickup, I will use sacrificial ply under them with 2x4s screwed into the edges. This will allow easy slide off with no damage to trailer. New ply is cheap if needed. Later I am adding a hitch mounted 6K winch I have had laying around. Will leave it on the trailer but stored under the tilt bed and attach when required.
Just for fun, these are common sights where I am.
5492
« on: June 03, 2019, 11:48:14 PM »
Check out the youtube videos on the turbo cleaning. Very common issue with the EGR Duramax engines. Thought mine was sticking, turns out it was the tune.
5493
« on: June 03, 2019, 11:45:08 PM »
Dunno. I have a bug to do something not structural construction.
I have a bead on a 2008 F250 frame and both axles. Will start working on a roller with a NV4500 and maybe a 2 speed transfer case to put with the 12V and then figure out what body to drop on it.
Got a lot to learn about straight axle trucks....
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Remember what Norm said about a 12v and the sterling don't play well.
5494
« on: June 03, 2019, 11:30:25 PM »
Funny thing is on the a home the heater/AC started acting up. Would blow hot air on the drivers side and cool air on the passenger side.
Played with all the setting to no avail. Batteries were disconnected during the gears, so on a stop on the way home I disconnected them again.
That did it and a good thing to with 95* today and hotter later this week.
Still think the DIC needs replacing. Hour meter went to 0, sometimes the radio shuts off when I get out, sometimes not and many of the dash lights are still out.
5495
« on: June 03, 2019, 11:12:38 PM »
Hear is the final setup. Pretty darn good with 7-9 backlash.
Took it for a ride and it was quiet, both drive and coast. Put cheap oil in it, will drain at 150 then add synthetic.
Need to get 500 miles on it by the weekend for towing. Plan on getting 2 shipping containers and the Kubota up to the prop.
5496
« on: June 03, 2019, 11:05:25 PM »
So got the Dmax in today for the regear, redo. Took about 3 hours, no issues.
Sean at River City Diff, Rancho Cordova did the re-install for free. Randys stepped up for the new gears and little things.
First here is the old pinion that was making noise. Obviously something not right, you can see the wavy pattern.
Myself and others figured the pinion was shallow. Think it was riding on the toe to much and high.
5497
« on: June 03, 2019, 10:48:00 PM »
Probably got smoke on it to,,,,,,,,,,
5498
« on: June 03, 2019, 10:41:33 PM »
I heard about that today. Left coast city of course. If it were inmates, no expense would be spared!
5499
« on: June 03, 2019, 09:45:51 PM »
Heck that looks good.
Just think, open exhaust and intake, no smog tune or EGR. You should be putting down in the 500hp area with even a mild tune.
Since you are where you are, cleaning the adjustable vanes in the turbo out might be a good idea.
5500
« on: June 03, 2019, 09:35:33 PM »
So 2 things guys, first is picture orientation. This keeps getting asked so here is what I found.
Looks like when using a cell phone and direct uploading, taking a vertical picture loads fine. Taking a landscape picture will yield a twisted picture. When downloaded to the PC fist, then posted, they come out fine.
Second, the new gears are great. Quiet, the don't seem to drag as much on deceleration either. Still turning about 2k @ 70mph, but mileage seems to be up a little too.
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