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Flatlanderfj40 said:
No issues and there appears to be rubber between. It’s old, and the hole that was cut to install it was done by a 3rd grader. That’s why it’s still there.
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haha and actually for me was the reason I stuck one back in there. Sort of for the look but also to close the hole up. lastly was the use of the CB radio :rofl:
 
airon23 said:
haha and actually for me was the reason I stuck one back in there. Sort of for the look but also to close the hole up. lastly was the use of the CB radio :rofl:
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SQOD: Does anyone still use CBs, like even truckers? I have one in mine but it doesn't work, and I've never bothered to get it working because I assume there'd be no one to talk to.
 
Goldbug said:
SQOD: Does anyone still use CBs, like even truckers? I have one in mine but it doesn't work, and I've never bothered to get it working because I assume there'd be no one to talk to.
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Been debating whether to put a CB in mine as well. A 2 meter is much better, or something similar, but I believe you need a license for it. Lots of nonsense and BS. I've been wanting to do the 2meter stuff but they make it obnoxiously complicated to get a license.
I think a CB is still good to have, especially if you don't have a better system, but it's still very limited. Another issue with CB is you have, from my experience and that of others, morons who add more power to their CBs only to get on a channel, interfere with people, and act like total a-holes.

That being said... for traveling with another or a few vehicles in relative close proximity, a CB can make the difference between having to honk the horn/blink lights to get attention/having no communication if you lose sight, and being able to quickly ask for help, give a warning, or just communicate easily.
 
Joe45 said:
Been debating whether to put a CB in mine as well. A 2 meter is much better, or something similar, but I believe you need a license for it. Lots of nonsense and BS. I've been wanting to do the 2meter stuff but they make it obnoxiously complicated to get a license.
I think a CB is still good to have, especially if you don't have a better system, but it's still very limited. Another issue with CB is you have, from my experience and that of others, morons who add more power to their CBs only to get on a channel, interfere with people, and act like total a-holes.

That being said... for traveling with another or a few vehicles in relative close proximity, a CB can make the difference between having to honk the horn/blink lights to get attention/having no communication if you lose sight, and being able to quickly ask for help, give a warning, or just communicate easily.
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GMRS is a good solution. Requires a license but no test just a fee. The majority of 4x4 clubs are now using this radio over the CB.
 
Joe45 said:
Been debating whether to put a CB in mine as well. A 2 meter is much better, or something similar, but I believe you need a license for it. Lots of nonsense and BS. I've been wanting to do the 2meter stuff but they make it obnoxiously complicated to get a license.
I think a CB is still good to have, especially if you don't have a better system, but it's still very limited. Another issue with CB is you have, from my experience and that of others, morons who add more power to their CBs only to get on a channel, interfere with people, and act like total a-holes.

That being said... for traveling with another or a few vehicles in relative close proximity, a CB can make the difference between having to honk the horn/blink lights to get attention/having no communication if you lose sight, and being able to quickly ask for help, give a warning, or just communicate easily.
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Not sure from where you got the obnoxiously complicated. No nonsense or BS. Millions of Joes have gotten their Technician license in ONE DAY. :rolleyes:
Just one of many examples: The Ham Cram: Ham Radio Zero to Licensed in 6 Hours - https://www.outdoorcore.com/courses/the-ham-cram-ham-radio-zero-to-license-in-6-hours
 
flee said:
Not sure from where you got the obnoxiously complicated. No nonsense or BS. Millions of Joes have gotten their Technician license in ONE DAY. :rolleyes:
Just one of many examples: The Ham Cram: Ham Radio Zero to Licensed in 6 Hours - https://www.outdoorcore.com/courses/the-ham-cram-ham-radio-zero-to-license-in-6-hours
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I'll check that out. Maybe I've spoken with the wrong people and they've made it seem like a royal PIA.
Thank you for pointing that out though-I will check it out!
 
Joe45 said:
I'll check that out. Maybe I've spoken with the wrong people and they've made it seem like a royal PIA.
Thank you for pointing that out though-I will check it out!
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Funny timing of this discussion. I applied for my GMRS license literally this morning. Followed the step-by-step here. I'm not sure I'll ever be motivated to get a HAM license.
 
JohnnyFish said:
Funny timing of this discussion. I applied for my GMRS license literally this morning. Followed the step-by-step here. I'm not sure I'll ever be motivated to get a HAM license.
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I was looking at this little book to help with the HAM license a few days ago. Just so much of what seems like unnecessary technical stuff. I understand certain rules need to be memorized, but technical stuff you would just check a book or card or something. Reading through it made me lose motivation, mainly because I have so much other stuff to do and memorizing technical jargon is a PIA.
I don't understand why it isn't an open book test. Why not just refer to the references-like you would in real situations. I mean, the license means you are bound to certain dictates, which one would have access to in a booklet kept with the radio. Memorization would come from use over time.
 
Joe45 said:
I was looking at this little book to help with the HAM license a few days ago. Just so much of what seems like unnecessary technical stuff. I understand certain rules need to be memorized, but technical stuff you would just check a book or card or something. Reading through it made me lose motivation, mainly because I have so much other stuff to do and memorizing technical jargon is a PIA.
I don't understand why it isn't an open book test. Why not just refer to the references-like you would in real situations. I mean, the license means you are bound to certain dictates, which one would have access to in a booklet kept with the radio. Memorization would come from use over time.
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My son took it when you had to know morse code. I don't think that is in the test anymore.
 
airon23 said:
I just installed a similar antenna in the same position and length. I was wondering if there was a need to put something between the antenna and hardtop or if it is pretty sturdy? Do you have any issues with that hitting constantly?
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Tennis ball works good for that.
 
JohnnyFish said:
Funny timing of this discussion. I applied for my GMRS license literally this morning. Followed the step-by-step here. I'm not sure I'll ever be motivated to get a HAM license.
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Me too. What a dumpster fire that process is. Nothing like the federal government at work.
 
Today I made a bracket for my alternator from a rigged one on my HJ and one I found on the road.
Someone put Vintage Air in the HJ (currently no "freon") and terribly rigged brackets, and attached the AC compressor to the alternator, so the V belt never tightened right (I think that's why it's chewing up belts).
Now considering making a bracket for the AC compressor-and how-or removing the ac altogether.
Won't put too much detail here as I am posting the steps in "To Drive Or Not to Drive"
Thinking...:hmm:

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Adjusted the parking brake cable. Used the nut on the underside of the dash to take up as much slack as I could. Bent the little metal tab down so the barrel would not pop out of place. Not a fun job, but very much needed.
Tuned the carb. Seems to run a little better, but still needs some work.
Question: my sight glass is 3/4 or better full. What is the problem with running it like that? I know it needs to be 1/2 up the glass, but is there a thing as too much fuel?
Took it up the trail behind town. Went as far as I could before the alders became too thick.
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FJ40Jim said:
You are right, wrong, right.
Float height is the fuel level in the bowl (and glass).
It needs to be on the glass to run, but it doesn't effect running if it 2mm above or below the middle

Float drop has no effect on anything in normal operation. If the float drop is way too low, the float could drop so far that the needle falls out. Float drop way too high would prevent needle from opening.

Yes, pumps in series add pressure. Pumps in parallel add volume.
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@samatulich
 
samatulich said:
Adjusted the parking brake cable. Used the nut on the underside of the dash to take up as much slack as I could. Bent the little metal tab down so the barrel would not pop out of place. Not a fun job, but very much needed.
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I said some pretty choice words when I was trying to do that brake cable change. I had it in and then after the first pull it slipped out so I left it out for the time being, but I would really like to have that working as well.
 
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