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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Highway Hypnosis, Mar 6, 2017.

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  1. Mar 9, 2017 #61
    Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Light Load Member

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    A 250lbs zip tie could carry the entire weight of my ex wife.
     
    Highway Hypnosis, Mar 9, 2017
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  3. Mar 28, 2017 #62
    HiLoSapien

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    A vulture flew into my headlight and broke the moulded plastic mounts. Tie wire is keeping me running and making money until I get home. Zip ties wouldn't have helped at all.
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    Reason for edit: Wanted to add something.
    HiLoSapien, Mar 28, 2017
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  4. Mar 28, 2017 #63
    Highway Hypnosis

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    good repair to get you by... supports the theme of this thread: there are things you can do as a driver to reduce downtime in accordance with your skills and company policy.
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2017 #64
    diesel drinker

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    TRUE!I was shown this trick a week ago when "my truck" didn't want to start.Problem was, solenoid in "my" truck is at bottom of engine bay,underneath the starter.Not very accessible.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2017 #65
    Loose Leaf

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    Take a steel rod and tap it a few times, this works as well.
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2017 #66
    diesel drinker

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    I tried,didn't work.Had to call TA service.Service guy showed me where solenoid is but it was rusted and broken basically in a half.
     
    diesel drinker, Mar 28, 2017
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  9. Mar 28, 2017 #67
    diesel drinker

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    Oh,I remember I once used my trousers belt to keep one of those things behind the cab (winglet???) from flying away on an interstate.Didn't have zip ties,string or anything else but it worked fine until I made it back to Chicago 4 days later.That's what we call East European roadside repair.LOL
     
    diesel drinker, Mar 28, 2017
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  10. Apr 7, 2017 #68
    HiLoSapien

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    Just got her to the home shop. 11 days and narry a wiggle.
     
    HiLoSapien, Apr 7, 2017
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  11. Apr 7, 2017 #69
    Cornbinder_King

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    The company I drive for does...
    I still carry tools and fix crap anyway.
     
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  12. Apr 7, 2017 #70
    Cornbinder_King

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    If your pulling a reefer and alternator on power unit goes out, a 50 ft roll of # 10 wire and two alligator clips keeps you running. Ran that way for about a month before I saw the yard shop.
     
    Cornbinder_King, Apr 7, 2017
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