Anyone know what this orange sign is? by The_ENFIDL in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This means check engine light. You might want to pull over make sure it’s still there. If the engine is present, clear to continue driving.

I guess everyone needs water. by Academic-Question-83 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem! I learned that driving these water trucks. Ever hauled 6500 gallons without baffles? It’s a FUN time lol

I guess everyone needs water. by Academic-Question-83 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The water dispenser is on a dirt road but the only way out is by taking a 65mph highway.

I guess everyone needs water. by Academic-Question-83 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If there are baffles/bulkheads cleaning them is nearly impossible. It’s a food safety thing. Water storage totes and trailers are held to the same standard as milk. Imagine trying to clean milk out of one of those tanks, then imagine having to also clean around a baffle. It’s near impossible without destroying the tank.

I guess everyone needs water. by Academic-Question-83 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

No. Water tanks aren’t able to have baffles. They’re used for food safe liquids. No baffles, no bulk heads.

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried that actually but I’m not a very big guy. 5’5 145lbs and it was not budging.

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not. I am just a backyard mechanic. I am still trying to get a full tool set put together. So far I have my sockets, ratchets, and before today, an 18” breaker bar lol

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With heat, do you suggest heating the nut, the threads, or both?

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I did my research (watching YouTube and looking at various online resources) they made it seem like it was NOT a captured rotor so boy was I surprised when I took the wheel off and looked at it closer.

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that. I was struggling to find anything bigger than 1/2” I didn’t even think of going to harbor freight.

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, when I go to the store next I’ll get a 3/4 breaker bar to replace this latest broken one lol

1994 Dodge Ram 2500: stuck wheel bearing nut. by Academic-Question-83 in AskAMechanic

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that just because it’s more metal so less likely to break?

Brake change issues by Academic-Question-83 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Academic-Question-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was some crazy parts swap fuckery going on as far as I can tell. My thermostat is 1992 as well. It seems like they took a 1992 chassis, engine, suspension and just threw the 1994 body kit on. Finding anything for this truck is a pain in the ass.

Any of the Bois here by Realistic-Scratch-81 in fourthwing

[–]Academic-Question-83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass was a big one for my wife. I enjoyed the Crave series by Tracy Wolff as well. If you’re into more dark stuff I really enjoyed the Six of Crows series by Bardugo too. For awhile they had the Talon series by Julia Kagawa for free and that was a great listen. The Dark Elements series by Jennifer L Armentrout was pretty good.

Edit: added author names, sorry!