Gmerrill0516

Welcome. What do you have or hope to have?

That is expensive. The truck is probably totaled and if he spilled one drop of diesel, it will cost a mint to clean it up, upright the truck and haul it away. Driving a big truck is a massive responsibility. I'm new at the whole thing and I pay a lot of attention to my driver friends who put their license on the line to help me out. It's easy to tip trucks over. The point is to avoid that problem at every corner and every situation that comes up. I hope I have better luck than that guy.

Greg

The "good" news is that the IRS will soon be administering our health care. If that isn't a cause for concern, I'm not sure what is...I'm going to register independent just to be safe.

When Grandma dies cause she was a conservative and couldn't get the meds she needed....you do the math. Nothing to see here, move along, nothing to see...

I do need to look the lines over pretty hard. I may just make new ones as you recommend. I will have all the components overhauled and new fles linew are in order. The originals are pretty stiff and I would be afraid to use them.

Thanks

Greg

Sounds like a good spot for an episode of "Bait Car" where they leave one unlocked with the keys in it. Once someone grabs it they catch up and hit a remote kill switch while locking the doors so they can't get out. It's good tv and these idiots would certainly fall prey to the bait. They get a quick introduction to the local constabulary. I'm sure these are some dudes who need a good swift kick in the shorts (edited for family types).

There is no way to fix what they have done either. Bring back the stockades is all I can say. A few days in the town square in the stocks would change their mind for sure. Think about how much good that would do for societies problems.

SUCCESS!!! I swapped in a better set of points and condensor along with a coil I had floating around (I think the condensor was bad). I also rewired her as the motors book said at the coils for positive ground and she fired up nice. I advanced the timing a bit by ear and she runs awesome! The charging system works well, she has 40+ pounds of oil pressure and the tachometer from the factory at the pump panel even works!

I'm going to keep checking things off the list like brakes! and with a bit of luck, we will be taking a ride before too long. I took a video and am working out getting it posted. Thanks a million for the tech support guys. Some sound advice really helps. I hope to eventually get it to pump too. One issue at a time....It's nice when almost two years of work pays off.

Thanks again guys!

Greg

I swapped it around to positive ground today and the high current draw has gone away. I resorted to an aftermarket electric fuel pump to establish fuel flow and now I just need some spark...I'm going to file the points and set the gap as well as double check the coil wiring as it is different in the positive ground trucks according to the "Motors" book. With a little luck I'll get her back to life...hopefully at least one of the coils is good. I'll be sure to wire it all up properly with a fuse and with an easily reached shut down for the fuel pump...

Greg

Nice B model and the landscaping looks pretty good too. Enjoy.

Plastic can be plated. The knobs on all our favorite 60's era cars used to be and some were plastic. I'd google and find a plater who is experienced and find out what the requirements of theplastic are before jumping in too deep. It sounds like another run is in order from Watt's. A good used set can be copied too...a small foundry can make up patterns and pour new ones.

Still need B-815 emblems if anybody has some that can be coppied....

I got the last two slices of bacon from the pound, the last two slices of tomatoe and some left over lettuce...dug out the Mayo myself and made a feable attempt at a BLT. The chips made it a meal...

Ok, I'll swap her around and see what the current draw does with a positive ground. Hopefully I didn't cook anything...

Any other info or opinion is welcomed.

Thanks again

Greg

Does anybody know who makes the one in the fire engines and maybe a part number?

Thanks

Greg

Souondds like a good lead. Thank you!

Greg

It does as at least I know what to call it. I'll search on that and see what turns up. Any electrical guys know how to test one out?

Thanks

I happen to think a guy ought to be able to use his land as he sees fit as long as he is not poisioning the water and ground and making a hazard such as fire or safety if kids are likely to poke around, and thats what fences are for. I own a rental property in a near by town. When I got my 815 I called to see if I could park it there. They told me it was not legal to park ANY commercial vehicle of any kind on the property even if it is my own work vehicle that I use every day. The town I reside in allows a single commercial vehicle of my own to be parked in the driveway. I sure would like to figure out a way to take away the ability of folks to engage in their own personal devices like they do ours. That would make us no better than them but I'd feel a whole lot better about it.

I am likely yo inherit my Dad's John Deere collection of 4 at some point down the road and I'm already worried about where I can/could keep them. I guess I need to fund a place with a BIG barn with sturdy floors...maybe on a slab. Still ticks me off that people want to "help" us keep our own property how they see fit. Good luck with your "comrad" neighbor and that whole thing. Get a plan. Going in on fire will only get you locked up...crowbar hotel is not a place to be, let alone in July.

Greg

The 1949 LS85 I'm working on was retrofitted with an alternator some time in her service life. Now that I am working one problem at a time to starting it, I have come up with a 60+ amp current draw. The 6x6x6 finned cube (resistor/heat sink?) was quite hot and made a little puff of white smoke so I shut the power off. To confirm the issue, I disconnected the five or six wires from it and sure enough the draw issue stopped when I flipped either ignition on. The test light says there is one hot wire going to this unit when the ignition(s) either one or both are turned on. (Dual ignition obviously). I'd like to know for sure if this is a problem and what I need to do to solve it. Is this thing shorted out? Is there a test to prove it out? Does anybody sell new or rebuild them?

The book says to look for bad points or a bad coil but I determined that these are normal and still powered despite disconnecting the finned unit and the high current draw is not there at this point. She cranks over great now that I have adequate batteries. The starter is overhauled and has fresh brushes. It is a 12V system and I've hooked it up negative ground. The wiring is not great but is not shorted. The hot spot is clearly this item. See pic.

All help and guidance is appreciated.

Greg

I'd love to see a video of that thing running and driving!

Make sure you get some pictures up here when you get a chance. We'd love to see her.

Good luck

Greg

Oh that is a sharp lookin truck. I hope you stretch her legs regularly. Nice...

How so you decide which one to drive? Nice rides. Thanks for the pictures.

Greg

Now that judge walks the walk! He is clearly a man with integrity and humility. He's got my vote for anything he wants.

Greg

I never looked at it like that Jakebrake86! Laughing my behind off right now! Too funny...I'd love to see that happen. Vinney too!

Need a set of B-815 emblems myself. If anybody has anything I'd be interested. I'm sure there are a few of us who need them. A guy on E-bay had remade some a few years back but cash eluded me at the time...I'm interested if anybody has anything to offer.

Greg

I guess I need to take some pictures of Dad's JD's. He's got a GP, A, and 2 B's. He still mows and cuts and splits the fire wood with them. The A and GP are hand start. As long as you know the trick, they start on the second cylinder up every time. They start better than the electric start B's. They are simple, durable and reliable as hell. You can't drag a 30' sied harrow with them but when horses fell out of favor in many farms all over the country, they were remarkably well designed machines for their day. I love the hand clutch...if it's in good working order they work slick. If they are sloppy, you can smash you fingers on the headlight. That is an experience you never forget. Purple fingers and loading hay all day don't go together very well. Ouch.