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#51
01-20-2009, 11:11 PM
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#52
01-22-2009, 01:51 AM
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Skywalker, that is exactly what I was talking about at the beginning of this thread. I have two in my tool box right now, along with 4 clamps for them.
A screw into the hole is not likely to work. Once the hose has begun to wear through, the wall of the hose is too thin to support a screw. You could end up with an UN-GUIDED MISSILE instead of a repair. Watch out for the RICK-O-SHAY... mike3fan, I've heard of that "RESCUE TAPE" before, but never looked into it. To be able to withstand 700 PSI is respectable... But, if you can stretch it by hand, 120 PSI of air pressure is likely to stretch it out enough that air will do the same, and air will leak out where the tape could pull away from the hose. A few wraps, and a couple of hose clamps could be a good answer, if it's all it's cracked up to be.
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#53
01-22-2009, 06:35 PM
Okay,
Enough with the engineering advice cause my head hurts(JK).... but i wanted to add this if in case it wasnt mentioned.Make sure u have some rubbing alcohol(not to drink)but to pour into the air lines in case condensation turns into water and freezes.Just happened to me last night when the temp was around 5-10 degrees.It saved my day when i got my brakes unlocked from my trailer. TY
#54
01-23-2009, 01:05 AM
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Okay,
Enough with the engineering advice cause my head hurts(JK).... but i wanted to add this if in case it wasnt mentioned.Make sure u have some rubbing alcohol(not to drink)but to pour into the air lines in case condensation turns into water and freezes.Just happened to me last night when the temp was around 5-10 degrees.It saved my day when i got my brakes unlocked from my trailer. TY
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#55
01-24-2009, 05:26 AM
Windwalker, you're a pro. It's so rare these days.
I'm usually one of the first ones up in truck stops as I like to be the first one at a shipper or receiver. I make my coffee around 3:30 or 4, depending on the time zone I'm in.... I log from the west coast. I will guarantee you that 99.8% of drivers do absolutely no pretrip. None, not a look......most of you. I require myself and my trainees to look at a minimum, Fluids, belts, lights and tires and a general walk around. That will catch most, not all of the issues that will shut you down on the road or at a scale. Most drivers start the truck and drive away, stopping only if a tire blows or a DOT person points something out. WindW once again you are a rare professional.......nice. |
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