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  1. BobWolf

    Compressed sawdust blocks a.k.a. Eco blocks

    Ill be updating the stove in the next year or so after the remodel is done. The stove I'm using now has to be at least 35 40 years old. Burning good dry hardwood its like running a JDAM rocket in a gocart 75-80 deg.F five feet from the stove. keeps the house toasty. The pressed blocks last a...
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    Do you balance your straight truck tires?

    I have the tire guy throw a bag of equal in the steers. The powder or beads are supposed to find the off balance spot so the tires are always balanced no need to re balance them. It works out well works for me. Bob Wolf.
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    Flatbed auto transport question.

    I have a head hunter asking me if I want to run his truck, International 4300 flatbed to run North East auto transports. What are the rules as compared to freight in a dry van? Paperwork, restraints, etc. Its a new field I'm looking at and I want to make sure this guy is doing it right. Also...
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    Hino turbo

    Turbo if its a Garret or can be replaced with one under $1,000.00 for the T/C if the trucks a few years old Id replace the oil lines. Should cost between $ 2,000.00 if all goes well I don't see why it would cost more than $ 2,500.00. Job is pretty strait forward as long as the turbo did not...
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    DT 466e Injector job is 3 parts

    Just to let everyone know the injector job is three separate posts due to its length. If anyone wants a copy e mailed to them let me know. Happy reading. Bob Wolf.
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    DT466E Injectors, Valve adjustment, and filter housing complete. 3

    . After you snug down the jam nut torque them to 20 ft lbs. Valve lash on the DT 466 and DT 466E is .025” twenty five thousandths of an inch both intake and exhaust. Torque on the jam nut is 20 Foot LBS. preferably with the engine cold but that's not overly crucial. As I said before turn...
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    DT466E Injectors, Valve adjustment, and filter housing complete. 2

    21. If you plan to reuse the old internal injector wire harness clean it and check each wire for continuity on the terminals from injector plug to connector that passes through the valve cover. If it doesn’t zero out or shows any resistance replace it. Make sure you move the wires and...
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    DT466E Injectors, Valve adjustment, and filter housing complete. 1

    I posted a partial a few weeks ago I finally have the complete tune up project. todays post is 3 pieces too many characters. So here it is. If anyone wants pics. let me know I can E mail them to you if you have g-mail. Enjoy. Bob Wolf. O.K. First lets get the legal and the basics out of...
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    CPR training.

    Same here.
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    CPR training.

    This is an aesy way to make sure you are giving good compressions. WARNING!!!! Make sure you pee before watching Stayin' Alive at Chattanooga Fire Academy 2013 - YouTube Remember compression depths Single rescuer C.P.R. Adults are apx 1 1/2 - 2 inches 100 min. 30:2 Children are 1 1/2 inches...
  11. BobWolf

    How do you go about getting Brokers for Cargo Van

    Its wordy but I suggest you read it. Ive give this first hand experience, non sugar coated answer to all newbies. Expediting is trucking. If you're married and want to stay that way I recommend you not get into trucking. Really, its not for everyone. Unfortunately trucking in general is a...
  12. BobWolf

    Compressed sawdust blocks a.k.a. Eco blocks

    I didn't have time to cut and split the ten or twelve face cords of wood for this winter and now I'm waiting on a firewood delivery. I picked up a few packs of those compressed sawdust firewood blocks at tractor supply co. to see if they work in an older wood burning stove. I burn wood because...
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    Driving for Urban Express in NYC

    This is the only situation a little sucking up is needed. Otherwise, I don't suck up to anyone. As for N.Y.C. I've delivered both to Manhattan, and the islands and its a tough town to work. I recommend you move on before you loose your shirt. Would you make better money working in Jersey...
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    looking for intell on a prospective company

    Thanks for the comeback. I saw a Pegasus truck at ether GM Rochester or Ford in Buffalo a few months back I figured they must have a decent rep to do auto manufacturer work. Most of the comments look goo Bob Wolf
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