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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thehornet, Dec 31, 2011.

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  1. Dec 31, 2011 #11
    thehornet

    thehornet Medium Load Member

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    when you come up on mine.., smile when you see the flash:smt072
     
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  3. Dec 31, 2011 #12
    Bill104

    Bill104 <b>Pepsiholic</b>

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    What don't you.check your muffler bearings weekly, they handle a ot of heat so look to see if they seem brunt as in a redish or dark tan color, and wheel bearing grease helps them.last longer to, oh yeah.that dang.tandem balencer gets whacked some times too,.i recamend using a level on it monthly, and smear lard under it so it slides better. Anything other common misstakes that always get overlooked, anybody.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2011 #13
    rootintootinredneck

    rootintootinredneck Light Load Member

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    Per FMSCA Article 5 Section 3 Lateral SubHeading 2.1175.1.0

    Firearms are prohibited in Commercial Motor Vehicles - no exceptions. Failure to comply with FMSCA Article 5 Section 3 Lateral SubHeading 2.1175.1.0 shall result in lethal injection, hanging, imprisonment and/or sodomized with a cucumber greater than 8".

    You're walking a slippery line my friend! :biggrin_2559:
     
    rootintootinredneck, Dec 31, 2011
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  5. Dec 31, 2011 #14
    rootintootinredneck

    rootintootinredneck Light Load Member

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    Can't you just use grease, or do you have to use animal fat?
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2011 #15
    thehornet

    thehornet Medium Load Member

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    Bill, last i heard , in the newer trucks it is safe to check the muffler bearings once per month..:biggrin_25523:
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2011 #16
    rootintootinredneck

    rootintootinredneck Light Load Member

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    They sell KY jelly for dryness.
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2011 #17
    thehornet

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    rootintootin, they say to use the animal fat in the colder weather and grease in the wetter climates ie. arizona and texas...:biggrin_25521:
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2011 #18
    thehornet

    thehornet Medium Load Member

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    rootintootin, rotf regarding the KY, and the hits just keep coming..
     
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  11. Dec 31, 2011 #19
    rootintootinredneck

    rootintootinredneck Light Load Member

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    Woah really - where do you even buy animal fat?

    Hahah - glad you got a laugh. Best of luck to you trucking!
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2011 #20
    Bill104

    Bill104 <b>Pepsiholic</b>

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    Oh ok then once a month it is, on the.tandem balancer lard is best its not as messy, and it mixes well with other road kill.
     
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