4X4 indicator Mod #2

[4shorts]

Well actually he is going to trade one job for another, he will retire from his present position to allow his son to take it over; has been grooming him for some time, several years after graduation.

He started out working in HS in a funeral home and auto repair shop. Eventually owned his own business with several mechanics then sold it and went into industrial machinery maintenance, fabrication, modification etc.

In a typical day he will work inside a -40 cold room, 120+ engine room, among compressors pumps, high pressure anhydrous ammonia lines, climb ladders, work on roof units etc.; getting a little harder in his 60's.

His "retirement" will be driving tractors, maybe a backhoe after he rebuilds it, working on equipment, cars, trucks, motorcycles and whatever comes to his mind.

My dad drove a truck into his seventies when cancer took him out of the cab then he worked on the farm until he passed.

Wow. What a guy. Just imagine the knowledge and experience he has. Sounds like he has a great plan. I think a person always needs something to keep his or her brain working. Hope everything works out for him. He has my respect. :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

Thanks, we all marvel at his abilities and energy; agree on keeping the brain working and love the old saying it's better to wear out than rust out. Gotta admit I sure am getting a wobble in some of my parts and may have to live with a little rust.:laughing:.

 

[kcender]

Nice job on the indicator.The way I tell if my 3240 is in 4WD is to use my left heel.If I move my foot over and can feel the lever,I know it is down and in 4WD.If the lever is up I can't feel it and it is in 2WD.

 

[shortthrow50]

That's cool as heck

 

[4shorts]

love the old saying it's better to wear out than rust out. Gotta admit I sure am getting a wobble in some of my parts and may have to live with a little rust.:laughing:.

Most of use are the same way my friend. Your just honest enough to admit it

Nice job on the indicator.The way I tell if my 3240 is in 4WD is to use my left heel.If I move my foot over and can feel the lever,I know it is down and in 4WD.If the lever is up I can't feel it and it is in 2WD.

Thanks. That's pretty cool doing it your way. Low tech but works and that's all that matters

That's cool as heck

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed seeing it :thumbsup:

 

[PineRidge]

I could also use one of those position switches for another purpose. I went to Truck-Lite but couldn't find it. Can you give a bit more info on it?

 

[4shorts]

I could also use one of those position switches for another purpose. I went to Truck-Lite but couldn't find it. Can you give a bit more info on it?

They are a muli-position switch. Usually used in forklifts for the reverse alarm. I used the same switch for the reverse alarm on the Kubota.
Here's a link:

Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : Back-up Alarm Switch

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks for supplying the link.

 

[4shorts]

Thanks for supplying the link.

Your more than welcome. That's what it's all about. :thumbsup:
Switch is aprox.$35.

 

[lreops]

Your more than welcome. That's what it's all about. :thumbsup:
Switch is aprox.$35.

Was that particular switch available from the link you provided? Looked and looked but couldn't find anything close to what you have. I know you said you got it off EBay, but with you supplying that link, I understood it to mean that one was available through them.


Ron