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    I found a device at Harbor Frieght on clearance for $14 that functions the same a Mango Mike's Power Probe. It is called a Digital Electrial Tester. Sorry I can get pictures to attach.
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    Apex Industries. Columbus ind.

    www.apexinds.com

    Google that. Go look at all the clever gadgets they sell to take apart a 60 series.

    If u r working on anything engine transmission or rear end and need special tools and pullers and devices.

    Good website easy to navigate check it out. DD, Cummins, Cat, Mack, Rockwell all there.

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    I had fuel getting in the oil on my Cat and I needed the nozzle retainer spanner socket and the nozzle puller.

    Tools left nozzles and retainers right.

    Good prices too. 150 in tools saved me 1200 in labor.
    Last edited by Joe Camper; 04-15-2017 at 01:55 PM.
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    When u go up to redo the roof u will encounter this non leveling caulk and it is a real PITA to get off.

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    This is the ticket. I'm not sure what to call this. I normally use it like a jam saw and for light gauge wood projects.

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    It's quicker than any other tool I've used for this job. Like a hot knife through butter.
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    1990 Peterbuilt 377
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    1 day on paper no machines

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    Can anybody tell me what this is. First correct answer wins a prize!!

    Clue is its a piece off the bus.
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    1990 Peterbuilt 377
    3406 B Caterpillar
    13 Speed Roadranger
    No Norgrens


    1 day on paper no machines

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    Here is the backside. Dog nose included for size perspective purpose only. Nother clue, I got a handful of them.

    What is this?
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    1990 Peterbuilt 377
    3406 B Caterpillar
    13 Speed Roadranger
    No Norgrens


    1 day on paper no machines

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Camper View Post
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    Can anybody tell me what this is. First correct answer wins a prize!!

    Clue is its a piece off the bus.
    The rare earth magnets that assist in fan clutch lock up. I would love a couple more rings of these. We use the magnets for many things! What do I win?

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    Well that's what it used to be.

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    Yes very strong

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    Donny we must have went to different schools togeather.

    Wrong answer. They r space savers for guys with small odd campers. If u want some I'll trade u for bi color switch bulbs. Lol what else u got over there in the overflow bin I could use?? I need everything.
    Last edited by Joe Camper; 05-10-2017 at 08:36 AM.
    1990 Peterbuilt 377
    3406 B Caterpillar
    13 Speed Roadranger
    No Norgrens


    1 day on paper no machines

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    While on the topic of the fan clutch, how does the clutch work on low speed. Given the belt driven pulley operates at a single speed, I would assume the clutch has some sort of friction clutch that doesn't fully engage. If so, it sure would make me think it must generate a lot of heat. Along that same thought, that heat may be the leading contributor to early clutch failure. If I'm headed down the right path, those that keep their dash air will probably have a longer clutch life given on most dash air applications, the fan is signaled to stay in high speed as long as the dash air is on. Does that make any sense?


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    Gill, what r eddie currents? I searched some truckers forums and this was talked about? Suggestions were made that on low speed it's driven by that.

    I've never taken one completely apart but I'm pretty sure there is no friction disc in them.

    Also I have never been able to identify what manufacturer it is , there's nothing marked on them.

    Donny I don't want u to feel jipped so the next one I pull off I,ll send u the magnetic ring from it.
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    1990 Peterbuilt 377
    3406 B Caterpillar
    13 Speed Roadranger
    No Norgrens


    1 day on paper no machines

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Camper View Post
    Well that's what it used to be.

    20170510_082043.jpg

    Yes very strong

    20170510_082101.jpg

    Donny we must have went to different schools togeather.

    Wrong answer. They r space savers for guys with small odd campers. If u want some I'll trade u for bi color switch bulbs. Lol what else u got over there in the overflow bin I could use?? I need everything.
    Joe, Im about to clean house! I have so much stuff that I could make Fred Sanford blush! Bout time for a yard sale!

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