2013 Haspin Discussion Thread

[Durango_USMC]

I have plenty of those... But... its a grey area on sticking them on anything a department doesn't own or lease. Definitely a big no no for anything on-road and all I'd need is someone to see it send a pic around the internet and someone put my face to a screen name...

 

[Matt1970M35A]

Well we could just put them on my kubota. Make it look impotent.

 

[Durango_USMC]

Don't tempt me... I've been known to wire stuff because I get bored... I was actually thinking about putting full CUCV black out lights on my ATV for this... So if there's down time it might happen.... I just wonder if I can cram a speaker and siren system in there... Because if you're going to look important you might as well sound important too.

 

[212sparky]

Re: 2013 Haspin, June 13th-16th

Don't tempt me... I've been known to wire stuff because I get bored...

That is what happened to my truck. Last winter I was bored and a bunch of parts laying around and now my truck is lit up like a christmas tree.

 

[212sparky]

Re: 2013 Haspin, June 13th-16th

Looks like we might be getting the John deer test drive again. I am waiting on them to fully commit but they are interested.

 

[indy4x4fab]

We are in for the rally' this time we will be there for the hole thing. Wed threw Sunday we will be ariving really to help sparky and our other members setup. The water baffalo will be returming again' thanks to matt1970m35a2 and will have the correct water hookup for our trailer. As well as we have up graded the water heater to be able to keep up with the water demand as well as the on bord water system is now on a pressure switch to make showering and wash dishes easier for all. We have also added a grill outdoor the camper to help with cooking dinner for those how like or want to cook there dinner.

 

[212sparky]

Re: 2013 Haspin, June 13th-16th

Is it June yet?????

 

[Durango_USMC]

Is it June yet?????

Dont rush it too much, I still have a lot of work to do on the truck.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yeah, me too. Headgaskets, IP, Injector nozzles, air assist, and find out whats wrong with my R&P in the front axle.

 

[212sparky]

Re: 2013 Haspin, June 13th-16th

I am replacing my alternator this week. Adding a12 volt setup I got last October and installing a pyrometer so I can adjust the fuel screw. Then replacing ask of my front wheel studs.

 

[Durango_USMC]

CUCV electrical gremlins... plenty of those to hunt down, repair/replace coolant tanks. Looks like I need some new hoses, replace oil pan gasket, maybe a rear main seal as well.... ugh. As well as grease everything I can. Lot to do.

 

[212sparky]

Re: 2013 Haspin, June 13th-16th

I need to drain my front differential and refill, drain the transmission and transfer case and refill, do new rubber boots up front as well and install my LED headlights. Then pump grease in to every thing.

 

[Durango_USMC]

Shoot, i forgot about the differentials and transfer case too... Gotta do that as well, and its looking like I may need some new tires, I'm finding dry rot on the sidewalls. Also we lost another guy off my shift... so I may not be making it anymore... But my supervisor and I are going to try to talk to the boss to get some coverage since I've had this scheduled for so long.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I need to drain my front differential and refill, drain the transmission and transfer case and refill, do new rubber boots up front as well and install my LED headlights. Then pump grease in to every thing.

I would wait till after haspin to do this. You will have to service everything anyways, and you run the risk of ripping the new ones while there. Just my opinion.

 

[212sparky]

Re: 2013 Haspin, June 13th-16th

I will probably pump alot of grease into the boots just to be safe. They tore last year and are starting to ooze grease.

 

[Matt1970M35A]

I carry a grease gun in the cab. And re grease after driving in water and road salt. I found that I can grease my truck in 10 min.

 

[Durango_USMC]

I need to get a grease gun and figure out how to use it properly... I also need a creeper to slide around on under the truck.

 

[212sparky]

I carry a grease gun in the cab. And re grease after driving in water and road salt. I found that I can grease my truck in 10 min.

Same here, I cary a manual grease gun for on the road and a pneumatic gun for when i am greasing off shop air. It makes life so much easier. I also put 3' flex lines on my guns with swivel nozzles to make it easier.

 

[Matt1970M35A]

I need to get a grease gun and figure out how to use it properly... I also need a creeper to slide around on under the truck.

WT% why do you need a creeper? Are you tall like Stretch44875?

 

[Durango_USMC]

Not really tall, and not small enough to basically cling to the undercarriage and run around like spiderman... Just really tired of wiggling around on the ground like some sort of seizure victim. I'd rather just roll around if I can. Plus I usually forget some tool or am a socket size off from what I pick out to bring under the truck for what I need wiggle out wiggle back out wiggle back under... and I always find that stray screw, nut, bolt, or sharp pebble in the process.