Readying for the KW

[Truck Shop]

Looks good setting in there.

 

[Old Doug]

I really did need a 16' ceiling shop with a 14' door, 40' depth would have been nice too!!! Did not ever expect to do a monster as this at home.

I think i will be building a shop before long i think a 30x40 would be ok. I like trucks and heavy equipment but i done alot of that stuff in the past and dont think i will miss it.

 

[DMiller]

Seems ALWAYS Something pops up. Steering gear seep has returned, Input Upper cover to main box(Along top Edge seam), input seal as well damp and a seep where know corrosion was not good. Can get a Weller Reman(out of STL) thru KW here, estimate was around $850 exch. Knew box could be a concern and it has shown out, at least that area of Inside Frame is Clean!!!

 

[Truck Shop]

Better you find it now than later, but for the mileage that is on that truck-that's about the life expectancy
of a steering gear. Probably a TRW-TAS box with auto set poppet relief valves for steering stops, which
is a good thing, easy to install other than the weight.

 

[DMiller]

TAS65079
Already resealed, just too far gone as noted.
Seal kit was a less expensive try.
Had the box off once, only problem originally was the depth of dirt on/in the allen head bolt. That is clean now.

 

[DMiller]

Reseal was a bandaid on a axe gash, knew that.

 

[398370]

Have been watching this am extremely empressed not many that can do everything. Engine rebuild body work air brake problems paint and body ect. Seems your a top hand why did you step out of the shop ??

 

[DMiller]

Stepped out after 20+ years of being screwed over by unscrupulous employers inventing new ways to edge the floor hands out of income. The 1970s/80s were some tough lean years where either had to do it all and be decent at it or starve. Between tooling money, the employers, and the desire to be/do better for myself in a fresh opportunity I moved on.

However, never really pulled up those roots.

 

[DMiller]

Late start this morning as not really happy or unhappy on steer gear. Called MHC where could have it tomorrow, latest early next week dependent on in stock or close other dealer or delivery by Weller.
Have core off.

Also got trailer lines setup to my satisfaction, walk plates be here tomorrow.

 

[DMiller]

Errands to run most rest of day so done for today unless parts arrive.

 

[Truck Shop]

I've installed quite a few Weller reman steering gears, haven't had any issues with any of them.

 

[DMiller]

That is comforting!!

 

[DMiller]

Gear arrived this morning at CoMO dealer
Sent it out with normal runs to arrive late day and I went to work on tanks.

A little more effort, considerably more sanding and they do look better.


Then gear arrived install a no brainer and no leaks
Then looked at invoice
And opted to call and let them know is a little discrepancy
To MY favor:


I could not do it and leave it know someone would catch sooner or later.

 

[Truck Shop]

Good man.

 

[DB2]

Honesty is the best policy. I’m a firm believer in karma.

 

[Truck Shop]

I’m a firm believer in karma.

My wife's name is Carma, and I'm a believer, mainly because I'm on the receiving end of a shoe.

 

[DMiller]

Ain’t gonna ask target zone!!!

Prefer to remain on Good standing with parts department, MAY eventually look at a business class size replacement for the blue beast. Median size KW crew with a nice RSH would be purty and likely size wife could also handle.

 

[Truck Shop]

If it was under way/rolling it would be SHR.

 

[DMiller]

Just moments ago.



Still setting up Electric brake controller but done for a short while. Have a retirement party to ready for and go to tomorrow and a Toy Ride cycle run Sunday.

 

[DMiller]

And YES, I painted the Red Coffee Cans, for SWMBO!!!

AND Before it is asked AGAIN, I Am NOT putting Super Trucker Nut Covers and Hub Caps on this machine. Does NOT Need them.