SuiteSuccess Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Just returned from our 3000 mile round trip. Outside of my continuing windshield leak which I will tackle next week, truck performed flawlessly. Today took truck to a Kroger to refuel. Finished, hit starter....NOTHING! Crap, gonna have to get towed, but wanted to check battery connections first. All eight of my battery lugs were loose and the main + to the starter was almost off at the battery! Lesson learned to check lugs frequently since vibration obviously loosened them. BTW had checked them at beginning of season. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 That's on my weekly walk around, crawl under, climb on inspection. Battery connections, fuel connections, steering connections drive line connections are my Big 4 that I check religiously. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Good tip Carl! I PM my batts each winter. Never had them loosen up. Looks like better test tight more often. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Looks like I need to see where my batteries are located. It must have one or 2 of them somewhere on board. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 On my Pete 3406b those big starter cables don't give and twisting or vibrations must make loose at starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Looks like I need to see where my batteries are located. It must have one or 2 of them somewhere on board. If you can’t find them just stick a metal wrench around anything you think might be batteries and trace by the burning smell,🤪 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Looks like I need to see where my batteries are located. It must have one or 2 of them somewhere on board. Should be under the side cover under drivers door. 17mm socket take out the three bolts holding top and bottom steps on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Was just kidding Pete, mine is pretty simple, use the ignition key to unlock the handle and remove the battery door and slide out the tray. I'm running 4 Odyssey AGM batteries with a total of 4600 CCA. I check the connections twice a year. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Pete Kildow said: Should be under the side cover under drivers door. 17mm socket take out the three bolts holding top and bottom steps on. Sorry Pete. Georgia and I are old friends and the above exchange was tongue in cheek and good ol’ Southern ribbing. Got to get back at him after what his Bulldogs did to my Vols. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 2 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Was just kidding Pete, mine is pretty simple, use the ignition key to unlock the handle and remove the battery door and slide out the tray. I'm running 4 Odyssey AGM batteries with a total of 4600 CCA. I check the connections twice a year. I thought that was it. LOL But know some are hidden on some trucks. Mine it takes 15 minutes to get to the battery's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 13 hours ago, beemergary said: On my Pete 3406b those big starter cables don't give and twisting or vibrations must make loose at starter. Hi beemergary - when truck engine with > 500,000miles starts vibrating stuff attached to it loose or breaking brackets etc it could be time for a new balancer. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 " time for a new balancer. " Haven't heard that term in a while! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi Hero ya it is that smooth round thing on the front of the crankshaft that looks like a big piece of solid steel but isn’t ... 😀 "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 10 hours ago, HERO Maker said: " time for a new balancer. " Haven't heard that term in a while! Harmonic Balancer Takes the harmonics (vibrations) out of engine so bearings last longer and things turn smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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