Jaydrvr

The critical link in the entire truck/trailer setup is that tiny little pin that connects the two. I personally wouldn't take any unnecessary chances of that connection failing, so I would go as beefy as possible to reduce that risk. I know there are others who don't think it's a big deal. Star Dreamer has it right from my point of view. Jay

Sounds like you have a good handle on things. Hope it all goes well. Jay

Looks like a nice little truck, but the M/B engine is problematic. I think you'll have some difficulty selling to anyone who is aware of the engine's historical problems. That is likely to dampen the interest in this truck and probably drive down the price significantly. Maybe $12,000?? Jay

Sure, but it's very important to verify that the frame is strong enough to withstand the forces needed to accomplish what you want it to do. You may need significant reinforcement. Jay

At least you'll only have to pay one labor charge if you work on the transmission while changing the clutch... With the expense of pulling out the transmission, it makes sense to do whatever work it needs while it's out, rather than just a bandaid repair. Likely, the rest of the transmission is not in much better shape than the offending part. It's not that big a deal to replace all the bearings. Jay

When the clutch is engaged while the transmission is out of gear, the input shaft is spinning at the same speed as the engine. When you disengage the clutch, that shaft stops spinning. The input shaft is the shaft going from the clutch into the front of the transmission. Jay

Based on your specific symptoms, the transmission input shaft bearing is the source of your noise. Jay

Love bugs are only spring and fall, typically the months of May and September. Often, they seem to literally follow the calender month, so on June 1st. they're already disappearing. Jay

Take away his credit cards??

This is true, but the corollary of that means that in the same space, there are fewer plates. Often, you can reasonably compare lead acid batteries just by comparing their weights. Deep cycle batteries are generally designed with thicker plates for longer deep cycle life, while starting batteries have much thinner plates for the higher starting currents needed. Jay

I'm still using most of my original Craftsman tools, including the set my dad gave me. I also still use my original top of the line Craftsman sabre saw (now called a jigsaw) that is forty-some years old and still working perfectly. The original tools were great and rugged. Jay

Have you tried returning them to Lowe's? I know they have an extensive Craftsman line. Jay

I grew up on the farm using mostly Craftsman tools. They were a solid performer with a great warranty. Somewhere maybe in the 80's or 90's they went seriously downhill with the rest of Sears and I haven't used them since. They're just another cheap knockoff, in my opinion. I remember the last thing I bought from a Sears hardware store was a 3/8" breaker bar. When I looked it over and saw how poorly it was made, I returned it. Jay

For me, this sort of shenanigans is the number one reason to cancel a brand. When the voltages claimed are say, 18, 19, 20 volts, then they're using the same cells, but claiming different nominal voltages. Just change the method of attachment and instantly make the entire previous line obsolete. Porter Cable did that to me, so I'm done with them. Now, I research a company's battery history first before spending hard earned dollars. Okay, rant over. I apologize for hijacking your thread and not answering your question, but this is a sore spot for me. Jay

Definitely a very cool experience! Thanks for sharing. Jay

Wow, what a cool story! And kudos to that dealership for representing our hometown of Gainesville well! Jay

My guess is that the 50,000 hour rating is only based on the actual LED itself and doesn't include the necessary circuitry. I've had several fail, but I've been using them for quite a while. I haven't disassembled any of them to find out what failed, but my $$ are on ancillary circuitry. Jay

I'm sure you realize that, like most things in life, there are very many people who also like Daylight Saving Time. I'm one of them. I would be less than thrilled if we went to a single time frame all year, but it wouldn't wreck my life. Jay

You should still be able to use the Wi-Fi connection on your phone without having a cellular connection. Jay

K Tags work in KS, OK and TX. OK and TX systems are reciprocal in all three, as well. Jay

Thank you for that report. Jay

Not sure that could happen, unless you cut off the connectors and hard wire it?? But then, we've all seen some butchered rat's nest of wiring, soooo.... Jay

Having completely rebuilt my virtually identical system, I think you're definitely on the right track with everything you've done so far. (I also have a 1999 VNL 610) The one thing you might be missing is the sealing of the individual duct sections. When I had mine all apart, I could see all the foam weather stripping was completely worn away. I ordered some pricey weather stripping and redid all the ductwork. It made a seriously dramatic difference. Seems like most of the cooled or heated air was leaking out long before it arrived at the various vents. You might check that out. It's definitely a chore to do, but well worth the effort. Good luck! Jay

This is all good news! Jay

Thanks, Chad. Good to know and appreciate the response. Hopefully, ours will be working when we get back to it. Jay