other dog Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I started to put this in the "Truck Stories" category because it is a "story"- I would never actually drive from Negley to East Liverpool with no trailer brakes. So, let's say when I unloaded in Negley Thursday morning I heard a slight air leak-very slight- when I applied the brakes. Pulled the hand valve and checked the gladhand hoses, thinking maybe one pulled loose when I was backing into the unload position, but no, the service line was cracked. No problem though, I had a spare hose laying on the catwalk that has been there for a few years, underneath some pieces of tarp and a shovel with a broken handle. Must be good, or I wouldn't have bothered to keep it, right? Wrong. I took the one off that was leaking, changed the fittings and gladhand to the spare and put it on. Leaked worse than the old one. A lot worse. So much worse that I would have put the old one back on, if I hadn't cut it off with my pocket knife so I could get it off easier. So I eased on down to the International dealership at East Liverpool and bought a set of hoses and put the service hose on in the parking lot. Got the other one for a spare. Saw this Lonestar sitting on the lot. I have to admit, the more I see these trucks the more I like them. A real eye-catcher, no doubt.That's the story part- the random part is I just got a haircut at Wal-Mart. $15.50!!! And it took her 3 minutes at most. And it wasn't even the hot babe that cut it last time!..should have done it myself- Jeff says my head looks like a set of shaved monkey nuts anyway, so I couldn't have messed it up too much. Not that I have a lot of hair left to mess up in the first place. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJsDad Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm totally in shock you found something at WalMart that wasn't made in China, or was the girl Oriental that cut your hair? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 I'm totally in shock you found something at WalMart that wasn't made in China, or was the girl Oriental that cut your hair? Naw, she wasn't oriental. She had nice boobage, but as I said, not near the overall hotness of the last girl that cut my hair. The last girl was smokin' hot, and for $15.50 she at least made it last for a while so I would think I'd gotten my money's worth.No, I did not give her a tip today. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Getcha some handi-wipes...they make some that clean up greasy hands real good. Use them to wipe down the air line real good, then dry with a paper towel. Now ya wrap the air line with duct tape...use the good stuff (I prefer the industrial strength Duck brand)...and wrap the cracked section of air line with the duct tape. Once ya wrapped the duct tape around the air line, get some plastic zip ties and use them like hose clamps on the duct tape. Use plenty of 'em...they are cheap. Air leak fixed. I only had small leaks, so I used 1/2 width strips of tape. Larger leaks may require wider strips of tape and more zip ties. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Getcha some handi-wipes...they make some that clean up greasy hands real good. Use them to wipe down the air line real good, then dry with a paper towel. Now ya wrap the air line with duct tape...use the good stuff (I prefer the industrial strength Duck brand)...and wrap the cracked section of air line with the duct tape. Once ya wrapped the duct tape around the air line, get some plastic zip ties and use them like hose clamps on the duct tape. Use plenty of 'em...they are cheap. Air leak fixed. I only had small leaks, so I used 1/2 width strips of tape. Larger leaks may require wider strips of tape and more zip ties. good idea- I have a roll of gorilla tape, but since I had a spare hose that i'd been hauling around for years I figured i'd try that first... Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Rowdy shoulda ben a Diesel Mechanic instead of driver. He has more uses for Duck Tape than the lady in a "BOUNTY" TV Commercial has uses for paper towels. ONLY FUNNIN ROWDY mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I started to put this in the "Truck Stories" category because it is a "story"- I would never actually drive from Negley to East Liverpool with no trailer brakes. So, let's say when I unloaded in Negley Thursday morning I heard a slight air leak-very slight- when I applied the brakes. Pulled the hand valve and checked the gladhand hoses, thinking maybe one pulled loose when I was backing into the unload position, but no, the service line was cracked. No problem though, I had a spare hose laying on the catwalk that has been there for a few years, underneath some pieces of tarp and a shovel with a broken handle. Must be good, or I wouldn't have bothered to keep it, right? Wrong. I took the one off that was leaking, changed the fittings and gladhand to the spare and put it on. Leaked worse than the old one. A lot worse. So much worse that I would have put the old one back on, if I hadn't cut it off with my pocket knife so I could get it off easier. So I eased on down to the International dealership at East Liverpool and bought a set of hoses and put the service hose on in the parking lot. Got the other one for a spare. Saw this Lonestar sitting on the lot. I have to admit, the more I see these trucks the more I like them. A real eye-catcher, no doubt.That's the story part- the random part is I just got a haircut at Wal-Mart. $15.50!!! And it took her 3 minutes at most. And it wasn't even the hot babe that cut it last time!..should have done it myself- Jeff says my head looks like a set of shaved monkey nuts anyway, so I couldn't have messed it up too much. Not that I have a lot of hair left to mess up in the first place. Tom.....that truck looks like an overgrown PT CRUISER. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Rowdy shoulda ben a Diesel Mechanic instead of driver. He has more uses for Duck Tape than the lady in a "BOUNTY" TV Commercial has uses for paper towels. ONLY FUNNIN ROWDY mikethis is true Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Tom.....that truck looks like an overgrown PT CRUISER. mikeyeah- sharp looking ride there,eh? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 yeah- sharp looking ride there,eh? Looks like ya would never have to fill up till the next oil change. The IH dealer in Nashville is Kile International on Lebanon Road...he has one also. I had to take a close up a couple months ago. I'm sure it turns a few heads. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Tell me that truck shouldn't say LUKE I AM YOUR FATHER on the hood !!! it's darth vader with 10 wheeles and a sleeper BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Here are some more RANDOM THOUGHTS for you'all. mikeSubject: Alert The Centre for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called Weekly Overload Recreational Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK from your boss, any of your colleagues or anyone else via any means whatsoever - DO NOT TOUCH IT!!! This virus will wipe out your private life entirely. If you should come into contact with WORK you should immediately leave the premises. Take two good friends to the nearest liquor store and purchase one or both of the antidotes - Work Isolating Neutralizer Extract (WINE) and Bothersome Employer Elimination Rebooter (BEER). Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system. You should immediately forward this medical alert to five friends. If you do not have five friends, you have already been infected and WORK is, sadly, controlling your life. Get help immediately. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Cutting a pop can to about a 2 inch strip, then wrapping with 'Duct Tape' (I only use name brands), then using hose clamps to secure the tape will make a 100,000 mile repair.Cover with a bit of old grease and a handful of road-side dirt will complete the project, and might even get you through an inspection.Than again, maybe it won't!!!LMAOPacker Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Rowdy shoulda ben a Diesel Mechanic instead of driver. He has more uses for Duck Tape than the lady in a "BOUNTY" TV Commercial has uses for paper towels. ONLY FUNNIN ROWDY mikeI used the same trick the other day to fix a radiator hose on a company petercar so he'd be able to make it back to the yard. I carry at least 2 or 3 rolls of the gray wondertape in the truck at all times Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 200 mph tape, like the NASCAR boys Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 this was the coiled plastic air line going to the gladhand. I could have taped the first one and made it until I got the new one-until I cut it that is. The other one I put on was leaking under the metal spring that goes over it on each end. I guess that's to keep them from breaking. They are very easy to break, especially when it's cold. The old rubber hoses never broke, I guess that's why they did away with them. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 this was the coiled plastic air line going to the gladhand. I could have taped the first one and made it until I got the new one-until I cut it that is. The other one I put on was leaking under the metal spring that goes over it on each end. I guess that's to keep them from breaking. They are very easy to break, especially when it's cold. The old rubber hoses never broke, I guess that's why they did away with them.It ain't a DOT legal fix (then again, neither is duct tape), but carry a couple of these in the truck too... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13017-random-thoughts/#findComment-51265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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