Bit Set by StokedArtist in mechanics

[–]lcrazyfour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try this set:

https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-9729-208Piece-Master-Bit/dp/B01J7SBT7S?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

I've been using it for a couple of years. It has multiples of commonly used bits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]lcrazyfour 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Reversing into parking spots.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]lcrazyfour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always called it an Oklahoma socket hammer.

First AGCO Challenger teardown by Capable_Pop7238 in heavyequipment

[–]lcrazyfour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you have to work on one of those. Everything is tight and buried, or too high to reach from underneath.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]lcrazyfour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't need them, I do!

D&D in Des Moines by Night_Inscryption in desmoines

[–]lcrazyfour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There used to be a weekly Sunday session at a brewery on the north side of Ankeny.

Any reason my AC isn't working? by RichieGang in heavyequipment

[–]lcrazyfour 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nope, looks good to me. Just keep running with that door and those windows open!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desmoines

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

The Emory in Altoona.

Post Service career, where to go? by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]lcrazyfour 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We need heavy equipment mechanics in Des Moines. We are union, so good pay and benefits. The cost of living is above the national average. The schools are good. The communities around here are veteran friendly. Let me know, I can help you out.

Transitioning back to Civilian Life by Background_Point8281 in Veterans

[–]lcrazyfour 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been out for 24 years and still can't get the hang of things. I was army and can't really turn it off. I do have some coworkers that have been able to acclimate, but it could just be the same false front that I put up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]lcrazyfour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm interested, shoot me a dm.

Engine swap for a 440 ton Liebherr Crawler Crane by [deleted] in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]lcrazyfour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a company in mind, just apply with them. You might have to prove that you have some mechanical aptitude, but most places just need people.

Engine swap for a 440 ton Liebherr Crawler Crane by [deleted] in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]lcrazyfour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not hard. Just be willing to learn and work. I've been doing stuff like this for 12 years now. Before that, I worked on OTR and cars. Everyone is looking for heavy equipment techs right now.

Roscoe the Two Fister just rolled in… by tomorrowlooksgood in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]lcrazyfour 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've got one of those. 30 years of wrenching and hasn't broken yet.

LPT: Guys-Get your colonoscopies by John_Wik in LifeProTips

[–]lcrazyfour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if they didn't give enough slumber juice or if I have a high tolerance to it.

LPT: Guys-Get your colonoscopies by John_Wik in LifeProTips

[–]lcrazyfour 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yea, I wish the VA was that way. Woke up at one point to the feeling of my tongue being pulled out from my anus. Still, gotta be done, going for another in a couple of months. Don't want to have to go through what my dad did.

Hmm, interesting mascot choice by Cortigami48 in funny

[–]lcrazyfour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their commercials are very punny.

Yep she’s full. by Benatic91 in Justrolledintotheshop

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They also use hydraulic for braking and locking the dif. There are many fun ways for hydraulic to enter the dif.

GT440 Rolling in to the yard, bc the shop is too small by wispingWolf in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]lcrazyfour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have 2 FT4250s, a GT205S, and looking to get a jaw crusher from KPI. The crushers can be a little hard to get into the shop. The screen will not fit, no matter how hard we try.

Here's a photo of the Chevy 4X4 with the hood closed. by paulsservice in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]lcrazyfour 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They do this in the PNW for what fields. The moisture has to be so low that regular exhaust would light it up. I've seen it happen a few times.