Sculptor

I hope this helps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3Xnp1myA-c

Thread you might be looking for?

Hi Chief,  I know Davena will be happy to send you printed instructions, I dont happen to have them right now.

On 9/4/2019 at 8:21 PM, Big5er said:

That's it!! I could stuff one of those behind the passenger side fairing. 

I found a "better" one Mr. Cob will enjoy this.   I skipped to 15:32 because after the paint it takes shape.   

I am reminded of a book I read about live aboard boating, specifically during the winter.  The author noted that there are many different levels of budget and many different philosophies toward comfort.  RV's range from huge multi room condos to small flip out bunk types and many $$$ in between.  (Paraphrasing here)  But, eventually, the discussion always comes down to pumping poop.  

I hope this is it.  https://www.advtrks.com/new-parts/

I take my truck there for both service and parts.  Pricey, but good deals on batteries and coolant.

Particulars in my signature, but I was disappointed to get less than 9 mpg average.  it's a 12 speed, no overdrive/direct drive.  Like most car owners I had no idea of the different configurations an HDT could be ordered in.  I was reading mostly about the rear end ratio without understanding the trans gearing.   

This is about half mountain, half "flat" driving and almost all bobtail so far.

Agree with the comments above.  it happened to me and it took me awhile to think of checking.  the retainer bracket had come off, the batteries were sliding around loose, and many connections were loose.  Dumb owner, true confessions...   😊

I bought 4 batteries at the Volvo dealer, under $70 apiece last year.  BTW their diesel engine coolant price was the best also.  Beat Amazon.

On 8/21/2019 at 4:14 PM, Big5er said:

maybe i need one of those tiny motorcycles?

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Following, and there is more discussion in this post also:  Backup Camera Ideas

7 hours ago, Big5er said:

You mean like this? 

Thanks Phil , yes exactly like this, but on my 2013 that space is taken with the DPF.  I want the access like yours but farther back.

 How is retirement treating you?

On 6/16/2019 at 10:35 AM, rickeieio said:

Kevin,

I'm guessing the line you colored green is the culprit?  If so, the line may only be bad in the area where it's along the brace/support angle.  In that case, you might consider cutting out the rusted section and replace it with high quality hose and good clamps.  Don't go to Auto-Zone.

Thanks Rick, pretty much exactly what I did.  NAPA Auto Parts though.  Took awhile to get around to the pics but added them above with the diagram.

I considered cutting and blocking them per Darryl's good advice but this seemed easier.

Are any of you home fab folks using the space behind the chassis fairings?  (I don't mean the flip open step fairings)  I have space in front of my tanks that I would like to use for a Honda 2000 inverter gen, but no good way to access behind the fairings.  They are a bit broken and I might just ditch them altogether.

23 minutes ago, phoenix2013 said:

The cheerful video of patients within days enjoying the freedoms of activities and scaling rock piles smells of Hollywood production piece devoid of reality.  

Henry and Dave, I also was greatly encouraged, the fate of mankind's knee joints are looking extremely rainbow/unicorn-like.   ✨   My hip surgeon called it "Hollywood" and "Snazzy".

22 hours ago, jkennell said:

My 90yo mom twisted her ankle and couldn't walk easily.  I stopped at the local Goodwill and bought a perfectly good basic walker for $5.   Why bother going thru the paperwork hastle -  cheap, fast, and "recycle" ya know??

We did the same thing last year after the ankle surgery.

Dave's post op consultation went like this,    https://youtu.be/SZdVWKM1ILs

congratulations Dave!!!  Best wishes and best healing for you!

This trip, consider rain jackets or cheap ponchos if it stays rainy for a time.  A pop up awning is a nice to have, but the wind can come up when you aren't looking so never go away and leave it.  Same goes for the roll out type awning.

I haven't looked at H.F. but Northern Tool has 2 different options under material handling/hoists.  Approx. $200.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Randy!

Thank you all for the info.  FYI, if you ever want a good laugh, ask for chains at the North Carolina Volvo dealers.  Just a hint, they aren't laughing WITH you.

On July 13, 2019 at 4:27 PM, Padraic said:

Thanks for the info, is there any shop manual or drawing on the AC to know where the line and connections location. In an AC, you got the compressor, condenser, evaporator and expansion value along with high and low side gauge ports and connecting lines. Mine was leaking in one season. Now it more like a week.

I usually check Mark Bruss's site first then over to Volvo's manuals.  My Volvo is gen 2 so not the same as yours.  I said that to add that many manuals can be downloaded for free but you have to pay for paper versions.  Info for the gen 1 Volvo's might be harder to find in the electronic version?

http://www.dmbruss.com/Schematics.htm

https://volvotrucks.vg-emedia.com/InformationSearch.aspx?SearchId=16

i had to guess where the AC service info is, maybe engine? 

4 hours ago, k4rs said:

Evidently dental work can cause infections that affect the replacement joint.  My doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics and told me to take them prior to any dental procedures.

Safe Travels...

They told me the same.

On July 6, 2019 at 10:34 AM, mr. cob said:

Just counting down the days till the surgery trying to get stuff done before I am hobbling around during the healing process.

One way to think of it maybe?  you're hobbling now but the pain gets gradually worse.  In a month or 2, the hobbling and pain will go away.  

My surgeon (hip replacement ) said the joints had begun growing together, so I went from extreme pain to no pain in a couple of months.  

On June 22, 2019 at 4:44 PM, mr. cob said:

  Left knee is scheduled to be done on August 12th, right knee is to be done on October 7th, of course this all depends on the va getting the paper work done and sent to the proper folks in time for this all to happen as planned. 

Just asking, any more news?

19 hours ago, alan0043 said:

Hi Mastercraft,

Thanks for the led. I'll do a Google search on DEX and see what happens. So far the other Google searches I have done on Volvo VNL spoiler/air dam has come up empty. That search was for the three piece bumper.

Al

Hi Al, I tried "Volvo Vnl lower bumper air deflector" without the quotes.  The words air deflector seemed to get better results than bumper extension.  Maybe try that?

21 hours ago, Mastercraft said:

I put one of these spoilers on and gained 3 MPG

After I picked up my dentures, that was pretty funny.  🙂