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Pharm, I wish I could do something to help, but all I can give you is my best wishes. I know I've had a few days that I felt like throwing up, and wondered what the next day would bring, but somehow you'll make it through.

Like MM said, a junkyard would likely have some kind of turbo flange mount pipe that would work temporarily.

 

you better learn to become one

 

Any independent truck parts store will keep turbo pipes in lenghts varying from a few inches to a foot or more. With a cutter, welder, and a 45 deg ell, and a piece of straight pipe, most anything can be made.

When your shifter was moving while in reverse, was it moving side to side, or front to back, or just raising almost straight up. How it was acting will tell you which mount is bad.

The first shift driver on the tanker I used to drive had a bad habit if dropping the clutch pedal. I got in the truck, and with every gear change the shifter would pick up and move side to side. Straight to the garage I went. The engine was about to hit the ground. The bell housing broke and it was caught on what was left of the mount.

 

truckdriver,,,,,,t-tire man,r-repaireman,u

 

I said the same thing A) start looking for a local mechanic NOT a dealer B) find a local truck salvage C) take a mechanics 101 at the local college.................. even gas engine class would give hima better understanding of his truck...

 

. . . And small repairs turn into big dollar repairs when ignored.

 

#### Pharm!



YOUR luck is almost as bad as mine!! When I get home, lets meet. Anything that needs to be done, that you and I can do, lets get it done. I flinch every time I read about you breaking down somewhere. More money out the window.

At least one thing is clear: You'll have a #### near new overhauled truck in a couple months!

 

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This is a post to live by. Preventative maint. is as important as putting fuel in the tanks. I hope Rob will finally learn this. I was sick to hear about his break down. When he gets back up and running he needs to spend more time looking ahead at potiential problems. He really has to get a handle on this. I remember months ago we talked about greasing trucks and the importance of doing it. I bet my friend Rob is the only O/O in the country that does not own a grease gun.
I knew he had a possible motor mount broken a few days ago. I knew he was headed for trouble.You can not haul 50,000 pound loads with a broken motor mount. I knew he was short on money and was just trying to get by. When he turned around in the mud that was the final blow.
I am happy to see all the support Rob has got in the last 24 hours. There are really good people on this forum. Drivers on this forum have offered tools,mechanical help,and even an offer to haul the truck home.
I have given Rob lots of advice from day one. In the beginning he took a lot of my advice. Right now he needs to get his truck drivable again. He then needs us to keep giving him advice on how to maintain his truck. I have been one of his biggest cheerleaders. It is time for less cheering and a more serious approach to trucking. I am not saying Rob is not serious. REALITY is here. You have to have a handle on maintaining your truck. You have to check your tires every day. You can not over look even the little things they turn into big things.
Rob you know I wish you well. I want you to be be happy.