Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.
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I do not want to start a collection of truck parts like that. Truck parts are heavier, and would need a MUCH bigger box.Rideandrepair and dwells40 Thank this. -
After research Snowwys claim is backed up by people online though?? Who knows.Last edited: Jan 3, 2020
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And quite a few claims by 'experts' that are also paid spokesmen for more expensive competitor products.
The only thing I found with any validity to it was its bad to use in a body shop environment because of the risk of over spray on other vehicles in the process of being prepped for painting or with wet paint.Rideandrepair, Farmerbob1 and LumbraX Thank this. -
I"ve seen lots of cracked dashes.
Seats and tires also.
You always knew who used.
And when you're doing emissions. You'll see upwards of 60 cars a day at the end and beginning of the month.
Why on god's green earth anyone would recommend it on the belts is beyond me.
It's not often we get belts changed these days. Them dudes last a long time.
Hope they aren't spraying the ribbed surfaces. That's a sure fire way to create belt squeal and premature failure.Last edited: Jan 3, 2020
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I've seen a lot of cracked dashes to. Just not on my vehicles.
The reason I use it on spare belts is because it keeps them from drying up and hardening when they sit a year or two in the side box. Belt dressing would do the same thing but not only is it rarely stocked anymore it's also another thing to have to carry with you.
You are right about one thing, belts last longer than they used to. Still doesn't mean they are immune to breaking. Even brand new ones can fail at the worse possible time and location. Being prepared doesn't mean you don't maintain your equipment and run junk, it just means you are prepared in case of a bad situation.clausland, Rideandrepair, LumbraX and 2 others Thank this. -
Some things aren’t worth keeping. Case in point,Mechanic just called, mentioned that some idiot put silicone on thermostat housing. I confessed, I put them in 4 yrs ago, they were about 7 yrs old at the time. Lol.I had them left over from my last Truck. The rubber seal was a little hard.Housing kept seeping, Lol But I made them work at the time. I just bought 2 new ones,but didn’t put them in yet, since I found the blown head gasket, and got 2 in the OH kit.Same scenario, hopefully I can return them, this time.
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