fun with the pete

bradrhale · 02-06-2009, 11:55 AM

got a call this morning from one of the drivers. wheel seal went out on the tractor this morning. that with a leaky oil pan is going to prove to be a full day tomorrow. might have to break out the cold ones just to get started. also have an injector line that is leaking but no way on this green earth am i going to try an attempt fixing that. the dealership can have fun with that one.
who knows, maybe if i get finished early tomorrow, i can work on all these temp sensors for the power dividers, rear diffs and trannies. now that i study about it, i have an air valve on the trailer to contend with also. anyone doing anything tomorrow morning around 9 ??
this stupid truck is starting to get to me. maybe its time to make sure the insurance is paid up on it.

mrjohnwayne · 02-06-2009, 10:19 PM

man If i were a little closer I'd give you a hand.

batty1214 · 02-06-2009, 10:24 PM

I know where you can get some anflo.......... but, use too much, and a bit too much diesel, and you won't even find enough of it for scrap metal

leolkfrm · 02-07-2009, 06:52 AM

Sounds like it's time to trade your troubles away

I'm sure with current times there are a lot of deals to be had

bradrhale · 02-07-2009, 11:12 AM

unfortunately, you cant sell a truck at the moment.
went really great today. the seal was slobbering so it didnt coat the whole frame and brakes like it normally does. good thing the seal went out also as when i pulled the axle, i found that the spindle nut could be turned by hand. any longer and i would have replaced both the seal and bearings and races. i did locate a small bit of wear there on the spindle but i dont believe that it was enough to hurt it.
as for the oil pan, that thing is going to the shop. i have located another couple of leaks that i dont feel like attempting so i will give the headache to someone else. changed the oil last weekend and already 1/2 gallon low. hopefully the mill will shutdown this week and the truck can get the leaks fixed.
next thing to do is to beat the driver in the head as the plug for the rear driver had been put on WAY too tight and the square part has been rounded. still feel lucky that i got a pipe wrench to take it off.

by the way john, thanks for the offer. my BIL that is supposed to be helping me out fled the scene with some lame excuse.

98k1500 · 02-07-2009, 04:39 PM

what motor you got in this truck, a cat no doubt, Im a big fan of the n14, simplicity and reliability and it doesnt break the bank to have it fixedability

I love working on my friends trucks, i know what you mean man, noone is buying trucks right now and it sounds like it is getting worse. lots of good deals man but no money and none in sight. wish i could help you, i like playing with the uh... REAL trucks. Tractors are farm toys.lol

bradrhale · 02-08-2009, 06:42 AM

3406a.
already have next weekend lined up. 4 drive tires, one pair of brake shoes, and one slack adjuster. nothing is wrong with the adjuster except for where the drivers has rounded off the adjusting bolt. had to get a combo wrench and hammer it on. this time, i am going for the self adjusters as to maybe deter him from messing with them.

mudseeker · 02-08-2009, 07:08 AM

changing semi tires? i pitty you. i had a hard enough time pulling my mud tires off the rims with a tire machine. dang things weigh a ton when you only have one free hand.

bradrhale · 02-08-2009, 07:20 AM

much rather change truck tires. 10 times easier. i can have 4 broke down and remounted in no time. i just have a hard time airing them up as 100 pounds a piece is alot for a compressor thats on its last leg anyway.

batty1214 · 02-08-2009, 07:30 AM

I'd concur on the truck tires....... way easier to change. Little lube, and a big bar.... it goes easy....I just hate the 5 piece rims....... getting the old bead to release is a pain.

02-06-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	fun with the pete got a call this morning from one of the drivers. wheel seal went out on the tractor this morning. that with a leaky oil pan is going to prove to be a full day tomorrow. might have to break out the cold ones just to get started. also have an injector line that is leaking but no way on this green earth am i going to try an attempt fixing that. the dealership can have fun with that one. who knows, maybe if i get finished early tomorrow, i can work on all these temp sensors for the power dividers, rear diffs and trannies. now that i study about it, i have an air valve on the trailer to contend with also. anyone doing anything tomorrow morning around 9 ?? this stupid truck is starting to get to me. maybe its time to make sure the insurance is paid up on it.

02-06-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	man If i were a little closer I'd give you a hand. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

02-07-2009, 06:52 AM	#4
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Sounds like it's time to trade your troubles away I'm sure with current times there are a lot of deals to be had __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

02-08-2009, 07:08 AM	#8
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,376	changing semi tires? i pitty you. i had a hard enough time pulling my mud tires off the rims with a tire machine. dang things weigh a ton when you only have one free hand. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

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02-06-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	I know where you can get some anflo.......... but, use too much, and a bit too much diesel, and you won't even find enough of it for scrap metal

02-07-2009, 11:12 AM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	unfortunately, you cant sell a truck at the moment. went really great today. the seal was slobbering so it didnt coat the whole frame and brakes like it normally does. good thing the seal went out also as when i pulled the axle, i found that the spindle nut could be turned by hand. any longer and i would have replaced both the seal and bearings and races. i did locate a small bit of wear there on the spindle but i dont believe that it was enough to hurt it. as for the oil pan, that thing is going to the shop. i have located another couple of leaks that i dont feel like attempting so i will give the headache to someone else. changed the oil last weekend and already 1/2 gallon low. hopefully the mill will shutdown this week and the truck can get the leaks fixed. next thing to do is to beat the driver in the head as the plug for the rear driver had been put on WAY too tight and the square part has been rounded. still feel lucky that i got a pipe wrench to take it off. by the way john, thanks for the offer. my BIL that is supposed to be helping me out fled the scene with some lame excuse.

02-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
98k1500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan,Kansas Posts: 320	what motor you got in this truck, a cat no doubt, Im a big fan of the n14, simplicity and reliability and it doesnt break the bank to have it fixedability I love working on my friends trucks, i know what you mean man, noone is buying trucks right now and it sounds like it is getting worse. lots of good deals man but no money and none in sight. wish i could help you, i like playing with the uh... REAL trucks. Tractors are farm toys.lol

02-08-2009, 06:42 AM	#7
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	3406a. already have next weekend lined up. 4 drive tires, one pair of brake shoes, and one slack adjuster. nothing is wrong with the adjuster except for where the drivers has rounded off the adjusting bolt. had to get a combo wrench and hammer it on. this time, i am going for the self adjusters as to maybe deter him from messing with them.

02-08-2009, 07:20 AM	#9
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	much rather change truck tires. 10 times easier. i can have 4 broke down and remounted in no time. i just have a hard time airing them up as 100 pounds a piece is alot for a compressor thats on its last leg anyway.

02-08-2009, 07:30 AM	#10
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	I'd concur on the truck tires....... way easier to change. Little lube, and a big bar.... it goes easy....I just hate the 5 piece rims....... getting the old bead to release is a pain.