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Messages - KensAuto
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« on: August 15, 2024, 04:54:51 PM »
Took me about an hour to get caught up on this thread and all I can say is wow, that shop looks amazing.
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« on: August 13, 2024, 07:21:10 PM »
It didn't have to be there Bob, but it was the best spot, and the flattest. Anywhere else and I would have had to bench it out for the rigs.
Funny thing is, I had constant water running out of the 3' trench I dug for power, for 3 days, before I backfilled.
Not sure if it would be year round but sure made me think about it.
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« on: August 13, 2024, 06:37:19 PM »
700ft, wow. That is a deep one. I have seen pumps for 1-2k for that deep.
Glad you have things going better.
Yep, rodents will kill it. I am skerting mine with foam and throwing mothballs under it. Foam should keep the critters at bay and freezing up is a maybe up there
Guess what the quote is for a pump, with labor, permit, wired, with excavation (buried plastic vault for a pressure tank and about 60' of trench to the meter), with one hydrant for the RV 16,500. Ugh. Might have to do it myself Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: August 13, 2024, 06:31:43 PM »
90s Sam? Really?
Lol
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« on: August 11, 2024, 12:27:17 PM »
E4?
Wow, you would rate me that high in the chain huh? I'll take it!
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« on: August 09, 2024, 11:00:22 AM »
Howdy Bob! And everyone else!
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« on: August 09, 2024, 10:59:29 AM »
Thanks Don.
I do visit now and then. Just didn't feel like posting.
Finally sold my old house (rental).
That gave me just enough to pay off the property, run power (in the works), have a 700' well drilled (done), and possibly install a pump. That's it, no cabin.
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« on: August 09, 2024, 10:56:36 AM »
JR, I thought by leaving the trailer up there the problems would go away. The heat takes a toll on batteries, tires, roof , fiberglass, and dried out all the cabinets.
Up there, the cold shrunk the linoleum floor and split it down the middle, froze and split the batteries, the moisture swoll the oak cabinets to where they won't shut and the undercarriage is rusted real bad now. Frozen water heater because I couldn't drain it, etc .
.. but the worst part, so far, is rodents
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« on: August 08, 2024, 03:48:18 PM »
So, ended up using the gooseneck on that trip, in 2022. Grossed 28k at the cat scales near Butte. Also finished the RV shelter on that trip. 2023 didn't get anything done in Idaho except trying to keep mice out of the RV. Best friend died from cancer and he helped me tremendously up there .   Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: August 08, 2024, 03:28:30 PM »
You guys would get more done if you weren't typing on this dumb thread some idiot started.  Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: December 10, 2023, 05:38:14 PM »
What's a leaf?
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« on: December 08, 2023, 10:17:03 AM »
Last time I was on here Big D was selling the farm. Today I come back to a new sawmill purchase.
What's going on Don ??!!
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« on: December 08, 2023, 09:40:55 AM »
Just remembered that being a good Christian requires a guy to refrain from cursing as much as possible. ****** Shawn ***, you no good***** of a ****** ************ !!!!!  Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: November 22, 2023, 12:56:30 PM »
That was an Amazing flight.
Booster rud was quite photogenic as well.
My biggest issue was watching the SpaceX and NSF live feeds at the same time.
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« on: October 19, 2023, 09:12:42 AM »
Just curious, 10mm.... is that commie metric or something American?
.500" just sounds less hippie to me.
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« on: September 06, 2023, 01:34:29 PM »
From headlights to an engine? That escalated quickly
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« on: August 16, 2023, 09:16:28 PM »
Just got my latest power bill. $670
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« on: August 09, 2023, 01:25:09 PM »
Very nice Matt.
Beautiful place
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« on: August 06, 2023, 02:57:34 PM »
Funny thing TRN. Soon as you get about 50 miles out of the urban areas its a whole nother state. To bad we didn't hook up though, but if the family had a good time.
I hope you meant the old version of hooking up, but who am I too judge. Just posting this so you guys can give me crap. I slightly miss it When I had the mini dozer shipped out they threw a "cheap" toothed skid steer bucket on the trailer, for my 50hp tractor. They're cheaper and I thought it would be fine, but turns out, they're heavier and too deep , causing too much leverage on the compact's hydraulics. So, I cut out 7". Still heavy but got rid of the leverage/tilt problem.     Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: July 25, 2023, 04:39:36 PM »
Looks really good Shawn. A bunch of labor there for sure
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« on: May 31, 2023, 11:53:29 PM »
Hey, I like my pink rock!
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« on: May 27, 2023, 02:07:20 PM »
Nice looking yard Dave.
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« on: May 11, 2023, 10:13:35 PM »
Pontiac... Now you're speaking my language
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« on: May 03, 2023, 03:55:48 PM »
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« on: May 01, 2023, 12:06:18 PM »
That badger gave you a kind warning!!!
*Coati (coatimundi) Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: April 30, 2023, 06:39:48 PM »
Took a couple days off to enjoy the desert before it gets any warmer. Took a 25 mile trail (5 hours in the General... Very rough) that ended at an oasis. Never been here and definitely planning to go back. So, it's a wide slot canyon, running water year round, that ties into a larger canyon with a protected status, and more water.... not even allowed to hike that one without a permit. Some of the trees have a 10+ foot stump. Saw a couple families of Coati also. Too bad we had to leave right away to make it back to camp before dark.      Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: April 24, 2023, 12:43:22 PM »
That's a life changing direction if I ever saw one. Should be able to get a nice chunk for that place.  Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: April 15, 2023, 11:01:29 PM »
Beautiful place
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« on: April 15, 2023, 12:45:32 PM »
Didn't you say that you don't have comms with the pcm?
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« on: April 14, 2023, 01:16:03 PM »
Thanks!
I wish I had the money they spent on that 10' wall, around roughly 11 acres. At least I benefit from some of it.
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« on: April 14, 2023, 01:10:07 PM »
That is pretty amazing.
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« on: April 14, 2023, 01:07:44 PM »
Missing the check engine light is a red flag, along with no comms.
Can you communicate with other modules?.. like the TCM?
I'd put a wiring issue at a 95% chance.
Under hood fuse block at 4%
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« on: April 14, 2023, 12:49:13 PM »
I've been watching closely. Can't wait!
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« on: April 14, 2023, 12:44:57 PM »
Thanks Jon, I'll be able to sleep better tonight  Finished a little project, the new fence/retaining wall at the shop. Shouldn't flood again, hopefully. Still have a couple strands of barbed wire to add to one side but my arms need to heal from the previous strands. The automotive work sure is keeping me busy. That fence should've been done months ago.   Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: March 31, 2023, 09:49:51 AM »
Is there a crappy aftermarket alarm under the dash?
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« on: March 18, 2023, 12:39:51 AM »
Nice score!
Don, a while back I mentioned that the newer Mopar vehicles require certain scanner setups . Last time I tried working on a 16 ram I had to buy a subscription, register my scanner (snap-on's flagship 6 years ago), and spent a day trying to get it to hook up to the truck.
Just found out Monday that the scanner has to be up to date within 30 days (updated every 30 days) or Chrysler won't give it permission to do what scanners do.
Snap-on no longer supports my scanner, mostly because of these new protocols.
... So a new one is on order, just so I can continue dealing with modern junk, Mopar in particular. If I didn't have so many Rams come in the door I'd give snappy the middle finger, and just struggle through with the other brands.
Rant over, for now
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« on: March 17, 2023, 03:44:20 PM »
Since I started working solo again, the first thing I quit doing for customers is oil changes.
Why do something you despise doing?
Quit most heavy work, well, because it's tough on my body.
Quit working on European cars a year ago or so.
Motorhomes before that...
Pretty soon I won't have anything to do!
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« on: March 07, 2023, 12:46:54 PM »
Where's the gift hippie?
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« on: January 28, 2023, 11:46:33 AM »
I can't believe he pryed .40c on the dollar from your hands, tbh. ...Thought 20 was your highpoint.
;)
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« on: January 22, 2023, 01:08:21 AM »
In Clark Fork? You know more about my little town than I do. Smh
Definitely have to stop by that place next trip.
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« on: January 15, 2023, 02:54:01 PM »
Great looking fabwork Shawn. That would work for a thousand different things.
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« on: January 13, 2023, 09:53:09 AM »
Those are for supporting items you're working on, like transmission mounts, installing shocks, etc . Very useful, just not for supporting the vehicle, imo. That's what the safety locks are for.
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« on: January 13, 2023, 12:49:54 AM »
I just threw up a little. Scratch that. A Lot!
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« on: January 13, 2023, 12:45:42 AM »
You'd be surprised how much a 9k lift will raise. I routinely have 12-14k service trucks on a no-name Chinese lift. They wobble a bit but no biggie. After 15+ years the plastic guides are worn or completely missing. What's this safety jacks idea JR? Never heard of it  But seriously, I don't recommend using support jacks. Several scenarios where it's more dangerous to use them. Oh, and pretty sure they're all China, just levels of quality very. Bendpac is one of the best cheaper lines imo. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: January 05, 2023, 10:58:05 PM »
Had the unfortunate pleasure of working on a '19 Dodge diesel this week. Dodge was the first to come out with a security gateway module in 2018. I knew about it but postponed getting set up for it . This is what I have to do now. Since I use snap on diagnostic tools, I first have to set up a profile account with them, list the scanners along with their serial numbers, accociated pin numbers, and the technician assigned to said tools. Then I go to a website called Tech authority to pay 50/year, give them the Snap on account info, etc . They act as a gatekeeper for the factory brands. Once you plug into the vehicle (must be near internet), it connects to Tech authority, they grant permission to go further. This leaves a "paper trail" of whatever I do in the vehicle. The reason I'm posting this is because the days are almost over for hitting up AutoZone, or using handheld code readers, to clear codes. (You are only allowed to read generic data, not able to perform any functional tests). I've about had enough of this horsecrap. 
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« on: January 05, 2023, 10:36:43 PM »
Nothing a little JB weld wouldn't fix. Get the slow dry stuff. It's good for Mach 6.
:)
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« on: December 30, 2022, 12:45:58 AM »
Yikes.
My dad did that when I was a kid. He jumped out of the bed of a pickup while holding on to the fencing on the side of a chicken coop.
My wife still gives me crap because I won't wear one to work .
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« on: December 25, 2022, 12:37:16 PM »
It's going to be a great day. Merry Christmas fellas.  Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: December 25, 2022, 12:28:11 PM »
Good job Much better results than the one I recently went on. We glassed 10-15 bulls a day and still came home empty. Agree on the Barnes. Only consistent round I can use in my 300 weatherby... the blue tipped ones. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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« on: December 21, 2022, 06:01:00 PM »
It's... it's an escort... WAGON... the energy spent typing up the blog was more valuable than the car. He should pay the truck driver a disposal fee for helping him out.
You move more than I change underwear, which is at least twice a year! Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
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