other dog Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 That would be me- I went over and put new batteries in the mixer today. I took the old ones out and made a mental note to myself how they were hooked up. Took them down to Carquest in Appomattox and got the new ones, went back to Concord and put them in then hooked them up backwards anyway! What a dumbass!I turned the switch on and wondered why the air buzzer wasn't buzzing. So I turned the marker lights on, and smoke started rolling from behind the dashboard. Ran around and pulled the cables off as quick as I could, fortunately I hadn't tightened them yet!I then hooked them up like they were supposed to be, and it started and ran fine and all the lights worked. I'm still gonna take the dash out and look to see if any wires were damaged. Hope it didn't hurt the alternator either, but if it did and that's all i'll still consider myself lucky for being so stupid- could have been worse. Scared the hell out me! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Dont feel bad ol buddy, i've done the same on the trailers we pull. My trailer has just 1 12 volt battery, but we have 2 trailers that has 6 volt batteries in them. Looked like i was tryin to weld when i had to jump that trailer off.....lol Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 man,,that sucks,,glad it looks like didnt do much damage,,,my wife got me a battery charger,,for christmas,,and first time a hooked it up,,was backwards,,,geeeeeesssssuuuuusss,,,brand new charger,,outta the box,,,heartbreaking,,,it made a big clicking noise,,,but seems to work ok...i know how you feel,,dont know what i was thinking.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 OUCH! Hope the trucks okay! It definitely could've been worse!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Did the same thing on a traded in RD once when switching from 6 volt to 12 volt batteries, for some reason I hooked the 12 volts up in series just like the 6 volts were. I think it was because of sun stroke that I did it, least that's the story I'm gonna stick with. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Did the same thing on a traded in RD once when switching from 6 volt to 12 volt batteries, for some reason I hooked the 12 volts up in series just like the 6 volts were. I think it was because of sun stroke that I did it, least that's the story I'm gonna stick with.A few days ago out at the crusher shack were we hand when waiting on loads a driver called the battery man for new batterys. He connected 12 volt batterys in series on a N14. This man has sold batterys for years. he found the problem but the engine would no start. The driver knew me before i retired and come inside and got me to help. First thing we checked was the ecm fuse was blowed and now it will start. But the relays and i dont understand this but they were all froze to were they would not connect. But the battery man was shy of asking me what happened and the driver was not sharp enough to catch on hat had happen. But did say he cut him some slack on the price of batterys. I said to my self ever one need to be glad it didnt get a ecm.stuff happens i guess. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Talked to Herb this morning, he said the alternator is pretty much guaranteed to be toast. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Talked to Herb this morning, he said the alternator is pretty much guaranteed to be toast.Well, put some jelly on it then,,,dern dumbass,,,LOL, just kidding ole Tom,,,,,,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Gettin' to be EVERTHING needs intructions on it nowadays LOL!....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Gettin' to be EVERTHING needs intructions on it nowadays LOL!....................................Markthats hilarious.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 If the shoe fits, wear it Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20832-what-an-idiot/#findComment-87630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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