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Ha...you like it... just did a google search! Danny the cool dude, the Legend!
That's me alright!!
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Ha...you like it... just did a google search! Danny the cool dude, the Legend!
I would recommend taking some self storage training courses and get certified. It is a great way to retire. Generally you live rent free and the pay is really good.
daBoise and I went for a 3 mile walk this morning and Gunner asked if we could go get a breakfast burrito. I said, "Sure. But, let's take 44 and pick up the burrito and take a drive, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of my first enlistment into the Air Force... May 29, 1968.... daBoise got excited!!
So, we picked up our huge burrito and headed out to the DNWR. But, rather than turn into it at Corn Creek, we turned west and drove up Lucky Strike Mine Road. We had never driven this road and it would be a very pretty drive, but for the constant line of wooden power poles that obstruct the views.
Anyway, we drove about 10 miles and I was surprised when I had to go into 4LO to get over some steep, rock shelves... didn't seem like I should need 4LO.
Anyway, at about 10 miles, I stopped and backed off the road, to turn around, and 44 died... couldn't get her started again. So, I put daBoise bed under a cedar tree and filled their water bowl and they laid there and watched me the whole time.
I pulled the fuel filters and fund the aux tank filter was a little dirty... so, I replaced it. BUt, I knew it was more than a simple filter, I had been running the aux tank and couldn't get enough fuel, to the carb, from either tank.
So, I tested the fuel pump and found it lacking... I pulled the battery, battery tray, splash shield and fuel pump. Then blew the fuel pump out and blew the line from the fuel pump to the carb out. But, rather than reinstall it, I installed my spare fuel pump and voila!! She started right up.
I put everything back together and we headed home... stopping at the Res (Piute) store, for a cold drink... and we're living happily every after!!
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A sincere thank you for your service to this country. That was some good trouble shooting and even more impressive that you had a spare fuel pump. Is it a electric or manual?
Sounds like 44 was just dealing with delayed sympathy pains for my pickup. My pickup died yesterday, and I ended up having to tow it home yesterday evening (just a couple miles). Fortunately, you had everything you needed with you, which was a very good thing considering where you were at. I didn't, I lost all my gauges, cruise control, brake lights, stock tachometer, Tiny Tach, alternator, etc. due to a dead short. Funny thing is the radio, heater blower motor, interior lights, headlights & taillights, turn signals, and electric windows all still work.
I found the fuse for the gauges blown, so I replaced it, and promptly blew it again as soon as I turned the ignition key. Oh well, I guess when Tuesday gets here I will go to the library in town and get an electrical schematic and start the process of elimination. Anyway you can still drive 44 and just get another spare fuel pump. Actually I'm glad that it was an easy repair for you.
Don
Have a great special day Danny.
And keep the pics and stories flowing!
....Anyway, we drove about 10 miles and I was surprised when I had to go into 4LO to get over some steep, rock shelves... didn't seem like I should need 4LO.
Anyway, at about 10 miles, I stopped and backed off the road, to turn around, and 44 died... couldn't get her started again. So, I put daBoise bed under a cedar tree and filled their water bowl and they laid there and watched me the whole time.
I pulled the fuel filters and fund the aux tank filter was a little dirty... so, I replaced it. BUt, I knew it was more than a simple filter, I had been running the aux tank and couldn't get enough fuel, to the carb, from either tank.
So, I tested the fuel pump and found it lacking... I pulled the battery, battery tray, splash shield and fuel pump. Then blew the fuel pump out and blew the line from the fuel pump to the carb out. But, rather than reinstall it, I installed my spare fuel pump and voila!! She started right up.
I put everything back together and we headed home... ....
Sounds like 44 was just dealing with delayed sympathy pains for my pickup. My pickup died yesterday, and I ended up having to tow it home yesterday evening (just a couple miles). Fortunately, you had everything you needed with you, which was a very good thing considering where you were at. I didn't, I lost all my gauges, cruise control, brake lights, stock tachometer, Tiny Tach, alternator, etc. due to a dead short. Funny thing is the radio, heater blower motor, interior lights, headlights & taillights, turn signals, and electric windows all still work.
I found the fuse for the gauges blown, so I replaced it, and promptly blew it again as soon as I turned the ignition key. Oh well, I guess when Tuesday gets here I will go to the library in town and get an electrical schematic and start the process of elimination. Anyway you can still drive 44 and just get another spare fuel pump. Actually I'm glad that it was an easy repair for you.
Don
Have a great day today Danny
I bet having a breakdown in a remote place like that made your ticker beat a little faster Danny...
Great that you managed to fix it and get back out without needing any outside help..
The engineering simplicity of the 40-series and my familiarity with my vehicle means I still do solo trips into remote places despite my age continually strengthening its attack on my confidence levels.
I've been running one of those Carters for 20 years... Can't go wrong. May need to pick up a spare before going too far off the beaten path.
Sounds like 44 was just dealing with delayed sympathy pains for my pickup. My pickup died yesterday, and I ended up having to tow it home yesterday evening (just a couple miles). Fortunately, you had everything you needed with you, which was a very good thing considering where you were at. I didn't, I lost all my gauges, cruise control, brake lights, stock tachometer, Tiny Tach, alternator, etc. due to a dead short. Funny thing is the radio, heater blower motor, interior lights, headlights & taillights, turn signals, and electric windows all still work.
I found the fuse for the gauges blown, so I replaced it, and promptly blew it again as soon as I turned the ignition key. Oh well, I guess when Tuesday gets here I will go to the library in town and get an electrical schematic and start the process of elimination. Anyway you can still drive 44 and just get another spare fuel pump. Actually I'm glad that it was an easy repair for you.
Don