Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.

  1. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    There is more than one reason for me not wanting to be a shade tree diesel mechanic.

    I have personal experience with making a small mistake in an unsafe environment.

    Never broken a bone, but I only have 203.5 bones left.

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    I learned quickly alot of jobs are best left to the professionals and shops with access to the proper tools . When calculating savings of doing work yourself throw in time and days lost vs having it done in by a shop . Alot of times you will either be losing money or breaking even. Its satisfying to do it your self but sometimes it's not worth it .
     
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    Is it the angle of the pic or does your missing index finger make your thumb look huge LOL!!!

    And now all I can think about is this.


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    That’s the second time I have posted Pee Wee Herman pic on TTR. I need help.
     
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    It's just the angle of the pic. I do not have a mutant thumb.
     
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    You can pretend that missing digit is the rocket launcher on your imaginary joystick... ..Does anyone still use joysticks anymore?..lol..Btw..Did my 2.5 years at Crete,bit the bulllit and bought my own tuck ,and came to mercer.Peace,love,dope..haha
     
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    Clutch is under 3k. Or off route 1-9 in jersey 2100.
     
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    I know, but the rear structure also is leaking,needs to be removed and resealed,doing rear seal also, new motor mounts. It adds quite a bit to a normal clutch job
     
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    Your not talking rear main seal. Gotcha. My bad assuming.
     
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    Yuk.
    Ick