Stop in for a cup of coffee
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dukeboy440
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I’ll say this, they had more cars than I have ever seen but the manufacturer midway and swap meet was EMPTY!
dukeboy440
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The track was absolute garbage. Like crumbling apart. I can see why the NHRA pulled out I honestly think this may be one of the last Nats at National Trail Raceway. Tons of racers complaining about the safety of the truck. Dodge didn’t even sponsor the Nats this year
On another web site. People listen to this crap
You can usually tell if you have a rear main seal leak by connecting a mechanical oil pressure gauge when the engine is cold and test the pressure, it should be around 60-80 PSI, of course give tolerence for age. Then let the truck warm up you can drive it to do so, then go back and connect the mechanical gauge, the pressure should be around 40 at idle if it's lower most likely you have a leak. don't use the oil pressure gauge that is built into the truck because they're not always accurate, you're better off using an old fashion mechanical gauge.
You can usually tell if you have a rear main seal leak by connecting a mechanical oil pressure gauge when the engine is cold and test the pressure, it should be around 60-80 PSI, of course give tolerence for age. Then let the truck warm up you can drive it to do so, then go back and connect the mechanical gauge, the pressure should be around 40 at idle if it's lower most likely you have a leak. don't use the oil pressure gauge that is built into the truck because they're not always accurate, you're better off using an old fashion mechanical gauge.
Unconventional
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So I have heard.
Unconventional
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That's why wherever possible the Interstates are concrete. Maintenance free for a minimum of 20 years. Asphalt, not so much.
dukeboy440
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Not here. They’re all asphalt around here
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Unconventional
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That's good for the paving contractors. Steady work. 
dukeboy440
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YeahThat's good for the paving contractors. Steady work.
Unconventional
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Our weather is so mild round here asphalt does out live the normal lifespan. US 101 through here in Y2K I spent all summer 5 and 6 nights per week supplying that black stuff for the first overlay the old concrete had seen since the early 60s. They did some rather extensive work to the old concrete to stabilize the sub grade. Every day I was trying to sleep, the day shift had this giant jack hammer kinda thing fracturing the concrete and after a vibratory compactor had it's way with it. I felt a good share of that pounding at the house. It's holding up well. The CALTRANS Lab Rats did their homework and used an oil that was not in their statewide specs. That oil formula is very short lived with many drawbacks, but it's in the spec book so that's what they use 
. One of their inspectors brought me a mix one day, looked at it, handed it back, "This isn't going to last 2 years." "But that's how they do it in Europe." was his response. "Well this ain't Europe." 2 weeks later they amended it to a more stable mix. I knew I had been supplying that stuff too long when I could tell the superintendent on the job almost exactly how much black top they would need the next night.
. One of their inspectors brought me a mix one day, looked at it, handed it back, "This isn't going to last 2 years." "But that's how they do it in Europe." was his response. "Well this ain't Europe." 2 weeks later they amended it to a more stable mix. I knew I had been supplying that stuff too long when I could tell the superintendent on the job almost exactly how much black top they would need the next night.
Well, going to have to contact Pay pal about the non fitting anti sway bar from Classic industries. Contacted them two weeks ago and up loaded pictures showing the issue. " Well get right back" Called 4 times. Same response....sad....
dukeboy440
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I hate classic industries. Rude *** people
dukeboy440
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Our weather is so mild round here asphalt does out live the normal lifespan. US 101 through here in Y2K I spent all summer 5 and 6 nights per week supplying that black stuff for the first overlay the old concrete had seen since the early 60s. They did some rather extensive work to the old concrete to stabilize the sub grade. Every day I was trying to sleep, the day shift had this giant jack hammer kinda thing fracturing the concrete and after a vibratory compactor had it's way with it. I felt a good share of that pounding at the house. It's holding up well. The CALTRANS Lab Rats did their homework and used an oil that was not in their statewide specs. That oil formula is very short lived with many drawbacks, but it's in the spec book so that's what they use
Well been a few days since I posted. Nothing changed no car stuff here just new house 24/7/ Today was 60 days in a row, now day off, 8-10 hours a day. Many of you will say 
but I'd tell you I find it relaxing.
Now this morning was a little different. The floor guy, who installed the hard wood showed up unannounced to install the carpet. He had two different colors and I wasn't sure. Instead of checking the invoice, six weeks which at this point 60 days feels like six months I called Cheryl for conformation. That was a mistake setting off a backlash that would scare most of you.
she said using slur words on and on they brought the wrong carpet.
I spent half a day figuring out what they came with actually what we ordered. This remodel is taking it's toll....haha!! It worked out ok because the installers boss called as they sat in my driveway. and told him he'd gone to the wrong job for the day...whew I didn't pay for a wasted day.
I went to the carpet store and got the carpet samples. I took Cheryl out to the house and talked her through our thought process two months earlier. All good in the end!!
but I'd tell you I find it relaxing. Now this morning was a little different. The floor guy, who installed the hard wood showed up unannounced to install the carpet. He had two different colors and I wasn't sure. Instead of checking the invoice, six weeks which at this point 60 days feels like six months I called Cheryl for conformation. That was a mistake setting off a backlash that would scare most of you.
she said using slur words on and on they brought the wrong carpet. I spent half a day figuring out what they came with actually what we ordered. This remodel is taking it's toll....haha!! It worked out ok because the installers boss called as they sat in my driveway. and told him he'd gone to the wrong job for the day...whew I didn't pay for a wasted day.
I went to the carpet store and got the carpet samples. I took Cheryl out to the house and talked her through our thought process two months earlier. All good in the end!!
Morning all.
Mornin yall. Stephen good to see you bud.
Thank you Rob
what's new on caliente farms ?
Trying to get through a couple more weeks so I can go home to work on the house and play with my cars.
How about you Rainy?
Thought I'd join the night shift....Gunner woke me up to go out and take a leak.......
Morning Mitch
Everything going ok for meow. The summer is almost gone and I'm making some progress but not enough.......
Yo Stephen.....Back to sleep for me....
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