Recent content by nepatternmaker

The irony there is nearly overwhelming: can't get a front left fender or the torsion rod so you can open the driver's door, but you can order a flux capacitor from O'reilly's. wow! dave

The trick is to figure out what you're good at. Most people will enjoy doing what they're good at. Then get the training, degree etc to get yourself in the occupation that allows you to do what you enjoy and what you're good at for a living. Caution: if you manage to find an occupation doing...

I have an Associated 6018. I went that way because I wanted the 200 A start capability and it is rated for outdoor use. Yes, it will survive use in the rain. I've had it for about 1 1/2 years and it has worked flawlessly. Only dislike is that it does not have a trickle charge nor does it auto...

I've worked on my feet in mfg for 20 yrs. Swore by my Red Wings. Then they went to the 'poured' sole, non-resoleable outside the factory. They now cause me continuous pain; feet, ankles, knees & hips. Tried Justin lacers, they did real well, but I like wellingtons. Tried some Justin wellingtons...

Good news is, this morning at 4:30 AM when I headed for work, it was -8 F. Truck started right up. After work, it was 3 F, truck started right up again. Thanks for the info, I will start checking for sale prices and maybe try some others. I was afraid the the Cenex would turn out to be Penzoil...

The Cenex is 'Superlube' heavy duty diesel oil. Back says it meets API CJ-4, CI-4+, CI-4, CG-4CF-4 and CF/SL. It also touts it's 'wear saver technology' I don't remember the price now, but the Cenex was quite a bit cheaper than the other ones I could find. I see the threads on using 5W40 in...

You most likely have a glow plug or glow plug regulator problem. Check this link, very good info; http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/99-03-7-3l-general-discussion/121643-troubleshooting-gpr-gps.html mine starts in the cold so far, if the block heater is plugged in to an adequate circuit. running...

I have a 97 F350 CC 4WD 7.3 PSTD. We use the truck to haul a 20' car trailer. Usually hauling scrap metal. That's primarily all we use it for, unless we need the 4WD to get to town 20 miles away. We bought the truck last July with 240,000 miles on it. I have been running Cenex 15W40 in it...