05-09-2009, 09:11 PM | #121 |
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you two need to get a room ....in one of those drive up motels in BFE with the illuminated arrow signs outside.
just sayin'
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05-10-2009, 10:24 AM | #122 |
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What? You aren't interested in technical discussions on the various merits of submerged fuel pumps versus exposed fuel pumps?
I admit, trucks give me hard-ons, but somehow I don't think TW and I will be going into THAT much detail. The discussion has been civil thus far and it should remain so, as I suspect neither of us is THAT militant on the subject.
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Anyway, back to the subject of my whereabouts.
This weekend, I am to be found in Monee, IL. Just south of Chicago. Anyone in the area? Let me know!
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05-10-2009, 10:29 AM | #124 |
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Got to meet Labrat
In other news, Labrat and I met briefly in a park near her job. No, nothing hinky happened but I can tell you her ass is every bit as fantastic as it looks in pictures.
Here is a photo of us (SFW) as proof:
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05-10-2009, 10:42 AM | #125 |
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THAT is one great pic!
(and a great hat and a great truck!)
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If diesel is jello (so that a pump at 60 PSI cannot push it), then an engine mounted pump with no more than 14 PSI sucking power could not work. If a 14 PSI pump can work, then a tank mounted pump at 60 PSI would have no problems. I understand why a truck may not want pressurized fuel pipes since a 60 PSI leak would spray fuel. Pumps using suction would only suck in air. But pumps inside fuel tanks with more flammable materials (ie gasoline) have been standard for generations without leaks. Done to eliminate air bubbles and other problems. I still don't grasp why a pump is still mounted on the engine. That pump was moved into the tank long ago for other vehicles, airplanes, etc. Far more confusing - why would air in diesel lines confuse any trained junior mechanic? If that is what today’s genetically engineered labrats look like, I’m getting a truck - that does not require a junior mechanic. |
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The answer is obvious to anyone who has seen a truck up close.
There are only a few inches of clearance between the top of the tank and the bottom of the cab. There is simply no room to access the top of the tank...even the fuel fill caps have to be offset a bit to allow the nozzles to get into the tank and still clear the cab. Thus, any maintenance to the tank requires the removal of up to 120 gallons of diesel before removing the straps and dismounting the tank.
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And if you want a truck like mine, it'll set you back about $160,000. And my truck is not top-of-the-line either. There are options that can push the price tag close to $200,000. Better start saving those nickles and dimes!
A common truck payment (on a new truck) runs around $4-5,000 per month on a six-year note.
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05-10-2009, 02:43 PM | #130 |
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What is your 0-60 time?
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05-10-2009, 03:10 PM | #131 |
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we want pictures! cab and outside!
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05-10-2009, 04:23 PM | #132 |
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Like this? The garage was cleaned up for the annual Christmas party... '03 I think.
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But again, the confusing question is why they still want a pump on the engine - dependent on vacuum to provide fuel? From your picture, I saw nice headlights. |
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05-10-2009, 09:52 PM | #135 |
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I have yet to see a car that you can pull the pump without dropping the tank. If they put the tank under the trunk they could have an access plate but it's such a rare occurrence why bother?
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