Used PT's

Barryh · May 17, 2006

Re: Used PT\'s

>>> I bought the wrench at my lcoal Northern tool store....looks more like a weapon. <<<

Hmmm..... I envision another episode of CSI somewhere in our future. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Barryh · May 17, 2006

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Ok,finally got my wrench today, man you weren't kidding this is one massive tool.... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Barryh · May 17, 2006

Re: Used PT\'s

Ok,finally got my wrench today, man you weren't kidding this is one massive tool.... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

funpilot · May 17, 2006

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( >>> I bought the wrench at my lcoal Northern tool store....looks more like a weapon. <<<

Hmmm..... I envision another episode of CSI somewhere in our future. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

)

Knowing my mechanical skills, I will kill the poor 425.

funpilot · May 17, 2006

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( >>> I bought the wrench at my lcoal Northern tool store....looks more like a weapon. <<<

Hmmm..... I envision another episode of CSI somewhere in our future. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

)

Knowing my mechanical skills, I will kill the poor 425.

catsco · May 18, 2006

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Just a thought for people who like to do tasks in a potentially dangerous way (like I usually do inadvertantly!) /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I also have a physical limitation regarding strength, so I discovered that you can put the wrench on the nut arranged in a way that you can SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY use the steering articulation with the wrench against the frame to tighten the nut A LITTLE BIT SO YOU DON'T STRIP THE THREADS!

catsco · May 18, 2006

Re: Used PT\'s

Just a thought for people who like to do tasks in a potentially dangerous way (like I usually do inadvertantly!) /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I also have a physical limitation regarding strength, so I discovered that you can put the wrench on the nut arranged in a way that you can SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY use the steering articulation with the wrench against the frame to tighten the nut A LITTLE BIT SO YOU DON'T STRIP THE THREADS!

Barryh · May 19, 2006

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That's pretty innovative /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I like it! That’s simple but effective. I would like to echo your thoughts though, be very careful not to strip the nut, and if engine is running make sure the brake is on.

Someone on here can't remember who now, also gave me another simple, but great tip ! that I've been using. Just use your toe on the underside of the right treadle peddle to back up. Since I have been doing this I have not needed to call Terry and order the springs. Works like a charm I might add. Can back up with out being concerned of jumping the PT into something.

Barryh · May 19, 2006

Re: Used PT\'s

That's pretty innovative /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I like it! That’s simple but effective. I would like to echo your thoughts though, be very careful not to strip the nut, and if engine is running make sure the brake is on.

Someone on here can't remember who now, also gave me another simple, but great tip ! that I've been using. Just use your toe on the underside of the right treadle peddle to back up. Since I have been doing this I have not needed to call Terry and order the springs. Works like a charm I might add. Can back up with out being concerned of jumping the PT into something.

Barryh · May 19, 2006

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Speaking of backing up,

I'm sure someone has already thought of this. Rear view mirror on their PT. I have one ordered to put in my cab. Stories on here of smoking engines or loosing hydraulic oil, and not noticing it while working prompted me to do this. Also good for seeing anyone in back of me when backing up. Anyone else done this? does it help.