Popular Post Joey Mack Posted November 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Well Mech. I do have a customer job in my shop.. I am taking 2 E-Tech wire harness's and making 1 good one.. I hang them on my engine crane, and pick them apart and repair the damages.. Then I ohm ut the wires to be sure they are connected and not shorted inside the harness.. It takes 6+ hours, when repairs are needed. I should get back to work on Sanford soon.. I have home repairs to do as well.. Edited November 11, 2022 by Joey Mack I forgot the darn picture 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted November 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2022 Well I got the harness fixed up and cleaned. I only had to solder in one plug, and fix a few of the EUP wires where they chaffed through. I ohm'd the wire's,,, all good.. I took all the loom off and washed the dirt out with elec. cleaner spray, then wiped with clean cloth wetted with brake cleaner, and the wires looked really clean and the numbers didnt rub off.. Re=Wrapped with new loom, and such.. It is tedious, but since the harness is sometimes on national back order, and I think it is now $1200.00.... It was worth the effort.. OK,,,, there's my shop talk.... Who's next?? Jojo 4 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 I should have some shit worth posting soon Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HarryS Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) Hope the rest of the truck this came off of wasn't as nice. Edited November 13, 2022 by HarryS 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I'm out of 'likes'. That is awesome..!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Don’t like it clearly too much time on his hands . Although nice neat job ..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: I'm out of 'likes'. That is awesome..!! Not sure what’s up with the likes angle…. Sometimes I just barely log on and it tells me I am out of likes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-514996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 All I've been doing is blowing leaves and getting the last of these teeths pulled before I get dentures. They pulled the 4 small ones in front on the bottom Tuesday. I'll be eating soft food for a while, and a lot of camel soup. I did find a camel soup recipe that I'm gonna try though. 2 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 i got plenty of rabbits here if anyone needs any. 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Not sure Tom might be easier just to go to the market and buy a couple of cans just for yourself baby food and applesauce that’s the ticket4???????? Lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Not sure Tom might be easier just to go to the market and buy a couple of cans just for yourself baby food and applesauce that’s the ticket4???????? Lol bob Oh. Yeah, you might be on to something there. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 I have to blow the leaves because if I don't I'll be completely covered in a little while. I blow them often because it's harder if they get too deep, a lot harder. And I have to blow the front yard all in the same direction because I can't put them in the neighbor's yard, and the back yard is the same way, I just blow them from the house into the edge of the woods. I have a "leaf wall" about waist high at the back of the yard, and in the front it's even higher. But that's OK, it keeps me busy. Can't even see the house for the trees. I'm the blue dot. This was Nov. 2nd, before the wall was very tall, but there's a dog peeing in the background. 1 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Awesome !!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 That’s just too funny both photographs thanks Tom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Some of us talked about this a couple of weeks ago in best of Biden, but heres PennDot today. Atleast they are awake I guess 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted November 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2022 Friend of mine got a job with penndot got his bright yellow shirts and couldn't figure out why the pocket was sewn on upside down ....didn't know that's where you put the shovel handle so you can sleep standing up 🤪 3 5 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I don’t know if it’s like this all over Pennsylvania but in my area/district there is a program if you get a DUI or something like that the local magistrate(s) will order you to serve community service with PennDOT. From what I have heard and seen it amounts to riding around in the back of a crew cab pickup all day and sleeping. I see people all the time sleeping in the back seat of these PennDOT rigs around me. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Thats the job I want not too smart so I would actually have to work and drive the truck just dumb enugh to get to ride ....sleep in the back lol 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 12 hours ago, 67RModel said: I don’t know if it’s like this all over Pennsylvania but in my area/district there is a program if you get a DUI or something like that the local magistrate(s) will order you to serve community service with PennDOT. From what I have heard and seen it amounts to riding around in the back of a crew cab pickup all day and sleeping. I see people all the time sleeping in the back seat of these PennDOT rigs around me. all those guys sleeping are full time employees. I happen to know a few people that went through the ARD program and were never told where to do their community service (not saying what you’re saying isn’t true). The only thing the state cares about is getting paid from their screw up. I say this because if you are able to pay your fines all at once on the day of your court hearing the community service is dropped haha. It’s same bullshit as the emissions stickers in this state. It’s not about clean air it’s about money. If your vehicle fails emissions and you can show that you have spent at least $150 on emissions related repairs you become exempt for a year haha. Also if what your saying is true then most people would have to take a week off from work and sleep a 40 hour week at penndot and be done since all you have to do is 40 hours for the maximum. Seems penndot is pretty much the same across the state for the most part I guess. Up near Mark T and counties like Bradford, Potter, Centre, etc. they do some serious work and good work too from what I have seen. I feel like the county (Chester) that I’m in is like a retirement home for these guys. I’ll keep an eye out for more photo opportunities haha. I challenge you or anyone else in the state of PA reading this to do the same Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Most government gigs are the same way it’s not just road maintenance must be nice… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 There is a vast difference between penn. dot in Luzerne County and Wyoming county and don't get me started on the Luzerne County Road and bridge outfit. It is quite the job driving my B model any ware out from my house for the potholes and the terrible repaired potholes. I all most stopped driving my restored Model A coupe I am afraid it's going to shake the car apart. I always headed out of Luzerne County roads as quick as I could when riding my motorcycle. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Not to sure why there is such a difference in road quality from county to county. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Well I can tell you this.... I have been working for my city part time for a couple months. I just hired on as a full time employee.. Monday was the first day. I am in Waste water management, maintainance division. On Day 1, I get 8 hours/ month sick pay, 8 hours/month personal time, 13 paid holidays, free health ins. (Me only), they open a 401k and put in 4 % even if I dont contribute, Boot money, I got 5 new pairs of Carhart pants today, a free "City Nurse" to go to for routine issues,, and the freedom to be 'Myself' with NO-ONE breathing down my neck. an hour for breakfast, and an hour for lunch. In my 8 and a half hour day, I may work up to 3 hours.. What The Hell????? I have never had this.. 24 years in trucking and truck repair, working my A$$ off every day, at the least 8 hours of hard labor. I have my own "Tooled up" service truck and a city credit card to buy up to $999.00 worth of stuff, as needed.. I dont make a lot per hour, but I have almost no stress, or responsibilities.. Oh yeah, and the 11 guy's I work with are all good guys to work with.... Where the Hell am I ???? Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 What's that saying ????? If you can't beat'm.....join'm Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Yes sir.. I had no idea... I just wanted to do something different, and build engines and fix a truck here and there -on the side-.. It's different all right.. Oh yeah,, my drive to work is 12 minute's.. WTF ??? Our city has 20 openings in the 'street dept' alone.. and 30 more in other divisions.. I will be getting a 5% raise in 6 months plus a cost of living raise as well.. I am only paid $21.50/ hr. right now, but with all the bennie's, and my cheapass redneck lifestyle, I can live on that. plus my wife makes a paycheck too, and I have side work,,, Wont get rich, but also wont starve.. jojo 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/43/#findComment-515367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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