What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. lovesthedrive

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    You did say you wanted to move there. You must be hungry for their abuse.........
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    Good night all.
     
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  3. Rideandrepair

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    I was thinking because it’s under a load, but really I guess it would be when it’s at higher RPMs if it were sucking air. I think mine is. After idling, upon take off, it sputters, blows horrendous white smoke, till it catches, them it’s fine. I’m hoping I can find the problem.
     
  4. Rideandrepair

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    Just like the good old days. 17 hr or even hmmm 30 hr shifts.
     
  5. Rideandrepair

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    Another 6 hrs. to put on 3 brake chambers. Didn’t get started till 6:00. Decided to replace all the air lines tomorrow.3 of them have frozen swivels. I keep picturing myself under there in freezing cold, cursing, shoulda woulda. Not keeping the Trailer long, but they’re cheap enough, worth the $150, to avoid a headache later.
     
  6. LtlAnonymous

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    Wolfed down a burger. Listening to a podcast and watching the truck stop go by. Break time is peaceful. Hope you're all well.

    Iced black coffee is exhilarating. Not tired tonight. Systems are all go.
     
  7. LtlAnonymous

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    The new rules only make the day longer if you let them.
     
  8. Rideandrepair

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    Well I ate my dinner, Spaghetti, It was especially good. Roasted garlic Prego, and Mueller noodles. I guess it’s just because we switched it up a bit. Bought both because they were on sale. Haven’t had either in years. New favorites, for a while anyways.
     
  9. Lumper Humper

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    Lol the TQL lady was trying to get me to download something called Fourkites. All it took was for me to say i already have macropoint twice for her to pause and go “ok” lol.
     
  10. 77fib77

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    It was at high rpms for my truck. I have the same issues, but now it's less. Start with an overhead.

    Thing is I only caught the vacuum leak when it was real bad.
     
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  11. Dave_in_AZ

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    Well last night, about 2000, was a really bad time not to have my drive cam hooked up.

    Cause I could have shared with everyone what it's like to have a wrong way driver come at you on a divided 4 lane at 65mph.

    I think he may have been trying to suicide/homicide by truck, cause my first two moves he kept coming right at me.

    Figure combined speed of 120+ the closing distance is pretty fast.

    Last swerve to the left, without going in the median, then he swerved left, and missed him.

    How I have not a clue. I was bracing for him to hit the tandems.

    The OM was not pleased.
     
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