WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)

[longball]

That one is an OPT7 brand. I have a couple of them and Dad has had a pair of their pods mounted on his Kawasaki as work lights for 3 years now. So far so good. If you watch them on amazon you can find good deals every once in a while. I bought two 12” bars for $20 each about 6 weeks ago and found the 44”for $40. It’s back up to $125 now though. I figure most of these cheaper light bars are made in the same Chinese factory but at least these are CREE LEDs.


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[JR]

Kinda wish I still had my old Cart. Had it built up nice.

[Nate]

I started 2 christmas presents and 1 to replace the one i had to give away.  Should be about 6-8 weeks u ril completion.

[cudakidd53]

In the garage battling MURPHY who evidently isn't out of town visiting friends!  Changed the one bad glow plug without incident, as well as the fuel filter.  Started the truck and wouldn't you know it, 175 miles until 65mph limit message appears on message center along with SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM message! 

Neighbor brings over his code scanner and it says #6 glow plug fail and a mass air flow sensor code!  Was hoping JB Blast in the air triggered a sensor so took it for a drive after he cleared all the codes.  Get in drive and reset Fuel Filter monitor and the rotten Check Engine light comes back on!  RAT  FARTS!

Waiting for neighbor to return home so I can find out if I get away with changing another glow plug or some far worse prognosis!
 

[Wilbur]

Helping my FIL get some stuff moved in his house in anticipation of selling it.

Got a great text from my sister....shes at the Army football game w/the family. My nephew said to her "Mom, no one's taking a knee here!" Ha! Loved it.

[cudakidd53]

Situation report:  As it currently stands, Dmax seems to be healed with no long term effects - time will tell.  Maybe Ken can chime in on my supposition.  I'm thinking that PB Blast I used on the #7 glow plug prior to removal, worked it's way into the cylinder and possible just the fumes through the intake, caused one of the emissions sensors to freak out.  I replaced #6 glow plug since it was on the code reader after I fixed #7 - figured running on 7 working plugs for a couple of weeks caused the next weakest to go.  Seem to recall reading somewhere once that that type of penetrating oil tends to cause sensors to do that; maybe?

Will know when I drive it longer tomorrow, hoping the code fairy stays away!  Did get the fuel filter, external trans filter, and oil n filter changed without further incident.  I will say, the drivers side is WAY more crowed and difficult to work on - of course I was lazy and left the tires on the truck.  Good thing I'm not huge!

Purchase of the Merchant Automotive Glow Plug removal kit, was good insurance against needing it - had I not had it on hand, Murphy would have seen to it that I would have needed it!

[cudakidd53]

Here’s glow plug removal kit - special impact socket extension has 3/4 lug on shaft above the socket which fits glow plug head without swallowing it up.  Total was $60 delivered.

[dave945]

I’ve heard some rumors that they are working on a tool something like that. They were calllijg it an “impact wrench”. And you didn’t even have to have a wrench. I call it black magic.   

[cudakidd53]

An impact will break it quicker than you can blink- this allows for adjustment of the air chisel all the way down to a gentle hammer tap while the wrench rotates with firm rotational force avoiding snapping it off!  Developers got tired of employees snapping them off when stuck - cause they used an impact wrench!    An impact hammers on nut using rotation impact - chisel hits down - twisting is steady as your wrist allows!

[KensAuto]

Ok, here's my take:







...they will probably give you close to 30k trade in on an '18.  :0

[KensAuto]

but seriously, it just sounds like you disturbed the maf and or intake tube/air filter when doing #7...that is, if you did the back one on the passenger side. I doubt the JB would set a MAF code.

[cudakidd53]

Yep, I removed the intake tube to do fuel filter......and YES I did contemplate the first answer you listed! 

[TexasRedNeck]

Today:  made a fire. Went and picked up my metal roof for the casita. Changes the oil in the LB7, cleaned the shop, marked off a spot for a 40ft high cube container for storage. Cut up a downed hickory tee. Made a new feeder with my youngest daughter. Grilled steaks chicken burgers and cream cheese stuffed jalapeños. Now hanging by the fire with a little Tito’s




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[Bigdave_185]

I purchased my truck shell back from my buddy who’s kid totaled it his pick up, I dog out the mobile dog hauling case, made a spot for my flat bed cover

Purchased a over the grill billet grill (Lund) for $50 bucks at the dealership than installed the winter grill cover over the top.

Washed both the truck and the new to us 2010 traverse, the replacement for the one my wife wrecked. Picture later.

Took some family photos in the fall leaves with the kids, dogs, grandma and so on. 


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[Bigdave_185]

Also smoked 12 large chicken breast in preparation for meals the next few weeks, and killed a calculus test also


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[JR]

Just what we need, food here. Darn that looks good as I munch a huge bowl of shrimp/chicken/spinach with alfredo sauce.

PB worked on my GP just fine, now another to do. Anything but compressed air or MAF cleaner will mess up the MAF.

[Farmer Jon]

Combine broke down the other day. Oil all over the back if it. Main gear case went out. Got a rental. Found out it would take 5 days to fix. Second major break down in 2 years. No warrinty. Traded it off for a new one. Dealer is going to eat the repair cost because it's a lemon. Got the new one late Friday took for ever to calibrate everything. Now the new one won't talk to the old corn head. Of course now its the weekend so no Deere tech support on Saturday. So here we sit. It rained last night so today would have been out anyway. Becides that I'm going I my granddaughters second birthday party today.
Took the wasted Saturday afternoon and went truck shopping. There is a big taylor and Martin truck auction in South Sioux City every couple months. Looking for one to pull my camper with. Found a couple Freightliner Columbia with condo sleepers on. Decent shape and they don't bring the big money the peterbuilt do. Should be able to pick one up for 10k or less. My boss is mopeing around here with nothing to do after that stroke. I'm going to send him up there to buy for me so we can keep rolling on corn. That will give him something to do.

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[Sammconn]

HOME SWEET HOME!  FINALLY!

Back to life as I like it.
Loaded up skidoo and sleigh and ran a new additional bank of batteries out.
Buddies checked the ice yesterday. 10" already!
Was all open last Saturday. Made a lot of ice fast.

Oh did I mention I'm happy to be home.

[wyorunner]

Wife got NASCAR tickets from work for today's race in Phoenix. So we went and had a great time. Never been before!

[stlaser]

At least they stand for the anthem there......

[Sammconn]

 

At least they stand for the anthem there......

  

[wyorunner]

At least they stand for the anthem there......

For certain! There was even an invocation! It was pretty cool hearing the large majority of people in the stands say amen!

[stlaser]

At least they stand for the anthem there......

For certain! There was even an invocation! It was pretty cool hearing the large majority of people in the stands say amen!

Wonderful!

[TexasRedNeck]

Hillary Hillary. 

Now that I’ve dropped the bait I’m hoping Kenneth shows up.

My 2001 LB7 odometer and gear selector is not lighting up. I️ don’t think it’s trans related since I️ was able to bang the dash and it lit back up for a while. I removed the cluster thinking there may have been a loose connection but it’s a printed circuit board. It worked briefly after reconnecting.

Any tips or suggestions are appreciated.


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[Nate]

I think JR was having an issue similar to this as well TRN......sounds like both of you just need to order one a new dash assembly..........?

[stlaser]

Or pull a Nate......

[Nate]

There is that

[TexasRedNeck]

I️ do kinda like the new platinum f450....but I️ like to eat too


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[Bigdave_185]

I️ do kinda like the new platinum f450....but I️ like to eat too


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When the bank will loan you the $ for ten years because the truck is over 100k.  You had better like the thing!  They do have some fancy stuff. Messaging seats, color changing dash, 360 degree camera view, push button tailgate release


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[rpar86]

I️ do kinda like the new platinum f450....but I️ like to eat too


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Don't. Do. It.

[JR]

Wife got NASCAR tickets from work for today's race in Phoenix. So we went and had a great time. Never been before!

That was a sweet race. Wish Elliot would have pulled it out.

[JR]

I think JR was having an issue similar to this as well TRN......sounds like both of you just need to order one a new dash assembly..........?

My gauges and instruments work fine, just no lights. They work when jumped so cluster is fine. I think its wiring.

If yours is just the OD and the selector I not working, I would say its the DIC module. If its

Mine was flashing on off, then went dead, everything works but no dash-4x4 lights.

[stlaser]

I️ do kinda like the new platinum f450....but I️ like to eat too


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I’m pretty sure it comes in red......

The problem is the uber Big Dana axles, pretty sure that’s what’s still in them. Most don’t need the ultra low gearing (would rather get better mileage) & changing ratios is mucho expensive. Norm & I were discussing this awhile back & I’m sure Tate could chime in on costs.....

[EL TATE]

These guys are mostly 03-06 specialists, but I would imagine they could svc the 99-02 versions as well. https://www.gmgaugerepair.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6eHAtba-1wIVgoWzCh0gFAMNEAAYASAAEgJd-_D_BwE could be a solution for you and JR.

[rpar86]

Believe JR has an 06 --

JR - if you have dash light issues as well, have you jiggled the dimmer dial? maybe its not making good contact in there. Easy to replace if necessary.

[JR]

Have a buddy with a Platinum, loves the truck but not 12mpg all the time.

My cluster lights work when jumped, not in there, its the wiring/plugs. Dimmer works fine on other dash lights and I put in a new switch JIC.

[TexasRedNeck]

I️ do kinda like the new platinum f450....but I️ like to eat too


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I’m pretty sure it comes in red......

The problem is the uber Big Dana axles, pretty sure that’s what’s still in them. Most don’t need the ultra low gearing (would rather get better mileage) & changing ratios is mucho expensive. Norm & I were discussing this awhile back & I’m sure Tate could chime in on costs.....

Nah. Not a problem. Just throw a 10% taller tire on it. 37s should do the trick
Actually 35 would be fine. Forgot they come with 225/70/19.5

Or just get the f350 which has 3:73 instead of 4:10


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[TexasRedNeck]

OK so some google fu turned up this

https://youtu.be/PTfPm1z3O58

Seems like a known issue from 2000-2002.  Gonna give this a try.

[longball]

Looks straight forward enough.

Today we found out there’s another fentanyl laced batch of heroin in north Alabama. 3 overdose calls in less than 24 hours. Two of them occurred while the offender was driving and one of those guys had a stolen pistol in his lap. Fun times.


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[TexasRedNeck]

Darwinism alive and well......

[JR]

I think all those are 2003 and before.

Darn Charles, I was about to type the same!

[KensAuto]

Yeah Charles, you're on the right track. I've never fixed them, but have replaced them because of that issue.

[EL TATE]

Looks straight forward enough.

Today we found out there’s another fentanyl laced batch of heroin in north Alabama. 3 overdose calls in less than 24 hours. Two of them occurred while the offender was driving and one of those guys had a stolen pistol in his lap. Fun times.


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Watch out for those tweakers, don't get stuck.

[KensAuto]

I've been waiting for the deer hunt this weekend for several months now, scouting every weekend, and recruiting several friends with high power glass to help. The day has come (tomorrow) and just got a call from my renters that my old house is now a swimming pool. urrrrrrr
Bad timing, but could've been worse (like when I don't have cell service this weekend)

[TexasRedNeck]

Got a new Colin Kaperworthlessnotalenthack T shirt


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[stlaser]

Got a new Colin Kaperworthlessnotalenthack T shirt


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[Sammconn]

 

[KensAuto]

How come they printed it backwards?

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[TexasRedNeck]

cixelsyd m'I esuaceb

[JR]

Showing his good side,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,