other dog Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Most of you probably know. I haven't seen one for years, used to have one myself. I didn't know you could even get them anymore, but they had plenty of them at Truck World in Hubbard, Ohio for either 99 cents or $1.99 each- so I bought 3, for no good reason except to have them. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
E9V8 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Old school cruise control. 1 Quote TerryJulian, PA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Most of you probably know. I haven't seen one for years, used to have one myself. I didn't know you could even get them anymore, but they had plenty of them at Truck World in Hubbard, Ohio for either 99 cents or $1.99 each- so I bought 3, for no good reason except to have then.I give up. What is it? what is it for? What does it do? And why would I need/use one? Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 I give up. What is it? what is it for? What does it do? And why would I need/use one?E9V8 is right- you put the hook at the top under your dash and the other end on the accelerator pedal to idle your truck up to whatever rpm's you want. That hooked part slides up and down the shaft to adjust the length. You might need one to keep warm in the sleeper on those cold sunny south Florida nights. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 E9V8 is right- you put the hook at the top under your dash and the other end on the accelerator pedal to idle your truck up to whatever rpm's you want. That hooked part slides up and down the shaft to adjust the length. You might need one to keep warm in the sleeper on those cold sunny south Florida nights.I sleep in the house, in my bed,with the dog(s) to keep me warm Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Dang-it i'm wrong again. I thought it was one of those Doctor tools you reach in or use a light and explore. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 That hooker slides up and down the shaft to adjust the length. You might need one too.I give. What is it?Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 muffler bearing tool Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 muffler bearing toolMust but the "Johnson Rod" part. Maybe a knuter valve extractor?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 God damn it!I'm afraid to use this old fashion sticky cruise-control.Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 other dog, on 15 July 2012 - 11:00 AM, said:That hooker slides up and down the shaft to adjust the length. You might need one too.I tried that once. It cost a helluva lot more than $1.99 and the shaft returned to it's original length. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 God damn it!I'm afraid to use this old fashion sticky cruise-control.VladI've pulled the throttle knob out on the R models I've driven just to take a short break on a long trip. It's not something you want to forget about until you try to slow down.The '67 White Freightliner my Dad drove had a setup similar to the one above,but it appeared to be from the factory. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-128996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I tried that once. It cost a helluva lot more than $1.99 and the shaft returned to it's original length.I think you got screwed on that deal.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 tom you have too much time on your hands lol...time for more barbeque ribs...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 At one time i remenber ever one used that tool. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 At one time i remenber ever one used that tool.I still do use mine to hold the idle up to service automotive air conditioners.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I was having urinary tract trouble one time, and the nurse ran one of those down my penis. It was a lot longer than that one though. randyp 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 All wrong! Tats a kick stand retainer for light duty U models. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I've used one of these things to hold down a brake pedal to check brake lights. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I've used one of these things to hold down a brake pedal to check brake lights.We made a homemade one for a truck with no parking brake.I was having urinary tract trouble one time, and the nurse ran one of those down my penis. It was a lot longer than that one though. randypHead in hands............. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I was having urinary tract trouble one time, and the nurse ran one of those down my penis. It was a lot longer than that one though. randypWas the Dr. in the next room? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 muffler bearing toolMufflers don't have bearings any more! When they shipped production off to India, they started using bushings to save cost. Last one I bought had some kind of wacky spiral wound "no-ream" bushing....Dammit! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I had to make one from threaded rod for my Freightliner COE with 6V-92 Detroit to keep it at high idle when cold. Too much smoke at idle. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Posted Yesterday, 08:50 PM randyp, on 15 July 2012 - 07:57 PM, said:I was having urinary tract trouble one time, and the nurse ran one of those down my penis. It was a lot longer than that one though. randyp Was the Dr. in the next room? LOL reminds me of the scene from Porky's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 We made a homemade one for a truck with no parking brake.Head in hands.............They were a very handy little tool, most of those throttle cables that you pulled out and twisted the knob to lock it in place broke in no time anyway. I used to use a stick- cut a notch in one end with my pocket knife to put under the dash, just kicked the other end further up on the pedal if I needed to speed things up. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26239-the-whats-this-of-the-day/#findComment-129468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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