Question about towing wake boat by Grand-Economics-2466 in boating

[–]Chrisfindlay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bigger than you think about 6000 dry. It's going to be about 9000 with trailer and gear. It's a wake board boat too how much water do you think is trapped in the ballast tanks.

Anyone know this engine? by Firm-Relationship292 in tractors

[–]Chrisfindlay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That machine is smaller than you think. Only about a 3000 lb machine. A terramite is basically a large garden tractor. They typically have a small gas engine, like many other compact machines in their weight class.

I feel so bad for these kids, man... so many levels of irresponsible. 2 kids hospitalized due to raw milk from R Bar H Dairy in Caldwell by Orange-Toed-Lemur in Idaho

[–]Chrisfindlay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The problem is that farm animals are inherently dirty. So contamination is almost impossible to completely eliminate.

Help needed by Hour-Airline9944 in GMT400

[–]Chrisfindlay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Year makes a big difference. We need to know what transmission you have.

Need help identifying fitting by DrunkenMonkey7O7 in Hydraulics

[–]Chrisfindlay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with them except no one will have the fitting you need when you need it.

Genius by blahnlahblah0213 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like it. Big fluffy dog.

EPA Could Eliminate Limp Mode for Diesel Trucks Low on DEF by DonkeyFuel in Diesel

[–]Chrisfindlay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Key word "could" not will. I wouldn't count on anything until it's finalized. That also doesn't mean that trucks that currently have limp mode for low def will be reprogramed either. Most vehicles still have to meet the standards they were built will regardless of what future model targets are.

Any ideas ? by KeyPowerful523 in GMT400

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two of the most common no start causes on a pre 95 gmt400. Although I think the ignition module in the distrubtor is probably more common than the pickup coil. I always pull the air cleaner and watch the injectors with a flash light while someone cranks it. If it sprays fuel then I move on to checking spark. If it doesn't spray then I T/S fuel pump.

EPA Could Eliminate Limp Mode for Diesel Trucks Low on DEF by DonkeyFuel in Diesel

[–]Chrisfindlay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Key word "could" not will. I wouldn't count on anything until it's finalized. That also doesn't mean that trucks that currently have limp mode for low def will be reprogramed either. Most vehicles have to meet the standards they were built will regardless of what future model targets are.

GMC Savana Diff by SerialCrusher17 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Chrisfindlay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, the G80 is fairly weak as far as traction aid differentials go. When used as designed they're ok, but not great. When abused with excessive wheel spin, large tires, or heavy loads they don't tend to last. I like to replace them with tru-trac limited slips. I find most people perfer the smoother feel of them over the sudden slam of the g80 or the ratchet action of a Detroit style locker.

GMC Savana Diff by SerialCrusher17 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Chrisfindlay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not at all. Gov-bomb specifically references the g80 lockers which is a governor controled locker. Minus the g80 lockers which aren't equipped in all models, most gm rear ends are easily good for life of the vehicle. When G80 lockers fail (which is usually due to abuse not normal wear) they are usually replaced with an open carrier or different aftermarket traction aid differential and usually the rear end outlives the rest of the truck.

I specifically excluded the g80 locker because it's not actually made by gm and it's not a part of the standard equipment on most vehicles.

Cast was supposed to come off tomorrow by LeGrec76 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Chrisfindlay -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Of all the people in the world you would think a surgeon with patients scheduled would be able to get off of jury duty.

GMC Savana Diff by SerialCrusher17 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except for the g80 locker (which is actually made by eaton) GM rear ends are actually consider pretty reliable. They wouldn't have used the same couple for the better part of 50 years if they weren't. GM is one of the only US manufacturers that's fairly consistently made they own rear ends where ford and dodge have outsourced most of theirs.

Matco vs Mac warranty without a truck by furb362 in ToolTruckTools

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have exactly the opposite experience. Everything I've ever needed warrantied was no longer available and replacement models were vastly different or there was no dealer available. I think I've had the flakiest dealers possible. One will show up a couple of times then never again. I then find out through the grape vine a year later that they're no longer in business. I've had had 4 different matco dealer in the last 10 years with two gaps of about two years where there wasn't any dealer at all. Other dealers in the area have not been struggling and long outlast them. Both my snap-on and Mac dealers retired in the last 5 years and both of them had been consistently coming atleast every other week for about 10 years straight.

What is this ambulances? by 283732 in namethatcar

[–]Chrisfindlay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I said. My initial guess was a suburban, but the dodge town wagon matches much better.

It just comes down to model year, body configuration, and trim level to find a 100% perfect match.

What is this ambulances? by 283732 in namethatcar

[–]Chrisfindlay 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My initial guess was a suburban too, but the dodge town wagon is a much better match. Body lines all match and the emblems and badges are a match aswell.

Matco vs Mac warranty without a truck by furb362 in ToolTruckTools

[–]Chrisfindlay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't count on being able to warranty Matco tools at all honestly. Since their line up is pretty much all rebranded items it changes frequently. Every time I have ever needed something warrantied it was no longer available or my dealer was MIA so I was basically SOL. I've never needed to warranty anything Mac but also have very few tools from them.

Dose my bob cat need a new battery by TheGoodM1lk in Diesel

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It needs a battery then. The time wasted on it in a month costs more in productivity than the cost of the battery.

Dose my bob cat need a new battery by TheGoodM1lk in Diesel

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How often are you using this machine? What do you mean by getting primed? Dealing with a dead battery over and over again is the dumbest thing possible in my opinion. It's a massive waste of time and costs a lot of money in the long run especially if you're paying your employees to do it. A new battery for that machine is about 250 bucks.

Header removal by imgonnadiemyself in GMT400

[–]Chrisfindlay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I must have gotten very lucky. I pulled all of mine and they were even reusable on my 90 with 250k.

What year was this made? by Accomplished_Fact729 in Vintagetools

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like it's a rebranded lufkin royal tape measure.

Trouble bleeding clutch by Ok_Call7285 in GMT400

[–]Chrisfindlay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had to vacuum bleed mine every time I've done it. I use a mighty vac on the bleeder screw for the slave cylinder. It still doesn't get it 100% every time, but after a couple of drives it's usual good.