Popular Post Joey Mack Posted July 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2021 This has been on my mind for a while. I am only here 15 months, but what get's me is that there are many post's with very important questions, but when I/We post in response, it seems like there is a long time between a response by the 'poster' . I know that we are all busy, but it seems to me, if you go to a site for help, you should stay in touch with the folks that respond. I'm just curious about some opinions. I take pride in responding when I can. jojo 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 It's a strange thing, from what I have learnt over the years about forums is that they have a huge membership but really only a dozen or so keep the show on the road normally Most come here looking for help and generally a few hang about, dunno why but that seems to be the case on any forum A forum that is about Cat machines would have to of been the worst mannered forum I have ever been on and a few drove most others away A forum is only as good or bad as the people posting on it Ego's seem to wreck most and a few people are left to pick up the pieces Sorry not much of a answer Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 MY WAG iz the original poster ca't find his post again coz if U clik on UNREAD CONTENT your post might not appear WotSezU? cya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 My experience on the Ford truck forums is they either get the answer, fix the issue and never come back to say thank you, or get an answer they do not want to hear and go ask other places until they hear the answer thay want to hear. 3 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayseed Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 People today want (or should I say Demand) Instant Gratification in everything they Do.. If they Don't get the answer they're looking for Immediately They just move on to he Next forum/facebook page or whatever... Sorry for being so cynical, But ..... 3 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 yup. ask a question, then 5 minutes later they are back "why no answers? internet says yall are the best. screw yall" we are supposed to be glued to the monitor just waiting for them to ask a silly question they will not like the answer to and ignore what we say anyway. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 I appreciate all of the responses on this one... I think that there is a tremendouse amount of good info here. I read a lot of posts and learn from many of them and I can also confirm many of the ideas and fixes from my own experience, after 23 years of working on Mack's, as well as driving them too. When I found this site, I was very happy. I stay here for many reasons now.. anyway. I was just curious about opinions. thank you all... Joey. (P.S. I am glad that there are'nt any Jerks, posting, and insulting others..) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 well, if any jerks come here and start insulting others, they will not be here for long. 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I own a restored car so I joined several sites that pertain to my car brand and for the most part the one has been very good very few idiots. Now the other site I posted a valid answer to someone's problem and I was heckled over my spelling. I just look at the posts now and I most likely will never offer to give advise on there again. At my age I'm more worried about staying mobile then my spelling. This site I like and have enjoyed being here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I have been wondering the same thing myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, tjc transport said: or get an answer they do not want to hear and go ask other places until they hear the answer thay want to hear. I feel this happens more and more these days, maybe Im just getting old and grumpy, dunno but more demand the answer they want to the question they ask than ever before Quite laughable if you think about it Paul Edited August 1, 2021 by mrsmackpaul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 yup. the gauge on my quick fill ac can said it is full. but the ac still cycles. what did i do wrong? "you need to put a proper AC manifold gauge set on the truck and monitor both high and low pressures, then set refrigerant charge to ambient temperature" you have no idea what you are talking about. the guy at the parts store said to just put this can in and i would be good. "whatever dude, i am the one that is a certified ac repair tech, not the parts store counter monkey." 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 you know what TJC? "You Tough" My Father-in-law always said that to me... Jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 na. im just a grumpy senile old fart that has forgotten more than the parts store counter monkeys will ever learn from their computer monitors. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 dont know youre age, but totaly understand what you say... im 52 and have been a mechanic since I was 10... bikes, mowers, toys etc... the last 10 years have blown my mind, only because I thought it was just ... simple.... hat's off to you sir... jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 65 next month Joey. but it feels like i am165 most days dealing with the idiots out there. my youngest daughter constantly reminds me i am "older than dinosaur dung" Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmac3 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Joey, thank you for this post. I feel the same way. I simple thank you to the community for their responses and the fix they found can go a long way. I/we are under no obligation to give advice to anyone, I like most people on this site learned from trial and error that took countless hours, not to forget about the busted knuckles and fingers. Awesome site and great people. I am glad i found this place. V 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 We all may be State's apart, or Countries apart, but what I see is a kinship/friendship/and family... Just my heart talking here... In order for us to have the knowledge we have, WE have worked very hard to learn it.... Jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Yes the trucks and the forum bring together a group of rat bags that most part get along pretty darn well It also shows no matter what part of the world we are from we aren't really that much different Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Yes! ..Sir Paul...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 interesting posts guys . i quit offering any advice about anything in open threads very shortly after i signed on to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 10 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: It also shows no matter what part of the world we are from we aren't really that much different Paul Except you fellers drive on the wrong side of the road.🤣 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 13 hours ago, tjc transport said: Except you fellers drive on the wrong side of the road.🤣 You lot used to drive on this side of the road to but changed do to crappy roads in the US at the time Im pretty sure I have mentioned this on here before Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 I love it Paul..... I'm laughing, but I want to know who's right.... I'm supposed to believe us.. (U.S)... too funny, jojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 JoeyMack + others RE: State's or Countries apart While Ure @ it might az well fill this in https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/communitymap/ eye did n it din hurt n nutn 2 hide LOL cya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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