Got my first O/O job

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by rjparker, Mar 28, 2007.

  1. rjparker

    rjparker Light Load Member

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    Joe, and 57, those were some awsome tips, I might had said in a previous post, I am not mechanically inclined. With the tips that you two and the rest have shared, I am feeling more and more confident about this adventure. Everyday I am learning something new, or I am being reinforced with information that I had forgotten about.

    There some days I wonder to myself is this gonna be worthwhile. I've had the dream, the itch, what ever you want to call it for probably 12yrs now, I've been seriuosly studying the thought for the last 5yrs or so. I think I have all my ducks lined up, then something pops into my head and I begin wondering again. I know what it takes for me to be successful, my own success will be up to me, no one else. I can only hope that what I learn from the people here and the drivers I meet, that my learning curve will never end.

    My ultimate goal will be to have a small fleet, perhaps in 15 or 20yrs this might come true. But until then I will do my best to learn all that I can, both the good and the bad, put it into my stew pot of a brain and mix it around and see what I get.

    Rich
     
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  3. Joethemechanic

    Joethemechanic Medium Load Member

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    I usually fill mine if I am changing them on the road by shutting off both crossover valves, loosening one of the fittings and turning one valve on. The thing is you have to be careful not to make a mess or get any dirt or slop from the bottom of the tank in your new filter.

    I don't carry a filter wrench either, I have a big pair of channel locks that I can use to loosen the old filter, Then I just hand tighten the new one until I can get back. You can also remove the old one by punching a big screwdriver or a pointy bar through it and using that for a handle.


    To tell you the truth, I really don't have much trouble with fuel filters as I treat my fuel for water on a regular basis (by the way not all anti-gel treats for water, read the bottle) and I change filters a lot. But I do get called out to rescue a lot of guys on the road with dirty fuel filter problems, and you never know when you might get a load of dirty fuel so I always carry a spare with me.

    I grease my truck, check the levels in the trans and rears, and adjust the brakes once a week also (manual slacks on the drive axles). I know some people think that is a lot but I would rather grease a part than replace it. You just have to be careful not to over grease the S-Cams and contaminate the brake linings.
     
  4. Gearjammin' Penguin

    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    You can also do it with duct tape. :biggrin_25519:
     
  5. coastie

    coastie Road Train Member


    Duct tape, a Truckers best friend....
     
  6. rjparker

    rjparker Light Load Member

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    I have held air hoses together using electrical tape!! need a whole roll though.
     
  7. dbreed

    dbreed Bobtail Member

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    Owner/Operator don't have jobs.
    They run a business.
     
  8. LadyDallasDriver

    LadyDallasDriver Light Load Member

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    Your post is very helpful, Thank you for sharing:biggrin_25520::yes2557:
     
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