thezentree
pretend redneck
That jeepers creeper mat is pretty neat - worth the money?
Cummins Canoe (A Stepvan Story)
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PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
That sounds terrible! I'd probably just throw the good tire on the outside and limp my way to a tire shop. Putting beads on is a lot easier than taking them off.Outside… bah, wus.
You’ve not lived till you’ve broken off the bead with a bottle jack to fix a broken valve stem on an inner dually on a dirt road.
Thank, glad you can make it to the show!
Breaking down less would be nice.
If you break down on the road as much as I do, yes, worth it as something to keep in the vehicle for over the road fixes. Not sure how long the Velcro will last, but I just keep those up out of the dirt.
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
Learning the limitations of this vehicle. That's all I got.
Oops. Dumped the front tires off the hard pack. The heavy Cummins engine yanked the front tires down into the ground. In reverse, the locking differential dug all four rear tires into the ground as well. Some digging and rocking and eventually we got out.
Upon inspection of the vehicle, found this surprise. Another day, another plug. Thinking about some new tires for the rear. All terrains?
Oops. Dumped the front tires off the hard pack. The heavy Cummins engine yanked the front tires down into the ground. In reverse, the locking differential dug all four rear tires into the ground as well. Some digging and rocking and eventually we got out.
Upon inspection of the vehicle, found this surprise. Another day, another plug. Thinking about some new tires for the rear. All terrains?
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
Last week I had a car tire that was going flat… I called the local shops and got quotes of $30-60 + tax to fix even though I was carrying it in. Turns out it was a valve core issue… but the way prices are going it won’t be worth paying a shop to patch a used tire.
I’ve had great experiences with the fibre cords that are coated in gummy, gooey, sticky stuff. Which plugs do you usually use?
The plugs I use state they’re not a permanent fix… but I’ve had some in for 5-6 years without issues. My experience has been that they’re held permanently if they’ll hold through the night. Only once… when there was a literal hole drilled in my spare tire did they not stay in well. Fortunately I’ve only had some fool drill through my tailgate into my spare tire once. That individual learned from their mistake as hasn’t done it again. I’ll not make that mistake again. He was young and foolish and hasn’t done that again.
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
I only use Safety Seal plug kits. Been using them for years, never had an issue. Actually, they are quite the joy to use. Those cheap kits with the plastic handle you get at the Walmart for $10 just suck. No comparison.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
The plugs look like the ones I use. The safety seal tools look to be superior to the ones I have… but they do work.
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
Yep, the Safety Seal tools are solid aluminum/steel. Reamer slides in and out super easy. Plug install tool is where the money is. Ram the plug in, then pull handle out while you push the collar in. Perfect painless plug everytime. I don't know how/why I messed with those cheap plastic pinky dink plug kits in the past.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
I know why… I know I’ve not seen the Safety Seal tools before. I’ve used the ones could buy at the parts jobber. They work ok… and what they lack can be made up for with operator skill. Given I only use them once every few years, I’ve not really looked for better tools. I think it has been 14 years since I put a plug in a tire. My 40 tires more recently have had free flat repairs. I’d simply use the onboard air to top up the tire and then have the tire shop dismount the tire, install a vulcanized patch on the inside of the tire with a plug going through it, and reinstall it… all without lifting a finger.
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
Well, if you got free tire repairs, no need to ever ram a dozen or more plugs into a tire! Me, I'm gonna keep plugging away!
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
Driving across the middle of nowhere late one night and all of a sudden lost forward momentum. Engine was fine, just no movement.
Hmmm, that will do it. Throttle cable fell off. Seems the spring pressure of the keeper is no more.
That's what cable ties are for!
Hmmm, that will do it. Throttle cable fell off. Seems the spring pressure of the keeper is no more.
That's what cable ties are for!
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
Ugh, not again...
This was a slow explosion and wasn't immediate like the last one. Belt was still "functioning", but I heard a horrible noise and sparks were flying out from under the hood! Apparently, changing the belt tensioner didn't fix it. Lots of things seem to be chewed up this time.
Back to the basics. Ripped it all off to replace everything. Luckily, in this configuration, the rig is still mobile. Although can only drive 3 miles every 5 hours as to not risk overheating since we don't have the water pump anymore. Got to a good place to use leave rig and go hiking for parts.
Waited a few days for parts to arrive. Nice hike to go pick them up. Not messing around this time, got all legit Cummins parts. The worst part on the wallet was the pulley hub bearing assembly.
This fan spacer has seen better days.
I think I should change these bolts too.
All in all, 3 day delay. Hung out at the coast and relaxed. Got parts installed and back on road. Easy as pie. We'll just see if this repair fixes everything. Time will tell...
This was a slow explosion and wasn't immediate like the last one. Belt was still "functioning", but I heard a horrible noise and sparks were flying out from under the hood! Apparently, changing the belt tensioner didn't fix it. Lots of things seem to be chewed up this time.
Back to the basics. Ripped it all off to replace everything. Luckily, in this configuration, the rig is still mobile. Although can only drive 3 miles every 5 hours as to not risk overheating since we don't have the water pump anymore. Got to a good place to use leave rig and go hiking for parts.
Waited a few days for parts to arrive. Nice hike to go pick them up. Not messing around this time, got all legit Cummins parts. The worst part on the wallet was the pulley hub bearing assembly.
This fan spacer has seen better days.
I think I should change these bolts too.
All in all, 3 day delay. Hung out at the coast and relaxed. Got parts installed and back on road. Easy as pie. We'll just see if this repair fixes everything. Time will tell...
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
Only five weeks on that pulley, any idea what happened?
Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
Same Q, that makes me think there's some larger issue at play - more than just material failure of the pulley itself.
