Multiple Updates Today: I went to Edmonton for my last APEGGA coucil meeting on Wednesday. So, I am no longer a councillor. Oh well. It was fun (sorta). I flew up there on a little Metroliner (52 inch culvert with wings) that flies directly to/from the Edmonton Municipal Airport. It was pretty nice not to…
Just truck news. I actually
Just truck news. I actually found out Friday, but didn’t get around to posting it until now. It seems there is a crack in either the head, or head gasket. What was happening is that compression was (is) leaking into the crank-case, and thus pressurizing the whole engine. Untold grief then ensues. The way they…
New truck update….Some good news,
New truck update….Some good news, some bad. They have not been able to pin down what is causing the noise yet, but they have made it worse. They ruled out the crankshaft bearings today though. That would have been VERY expensive. They narrowed it down to the value chain somewhere. Likely one of the middle…
Quinn had his very first
Quinn had his very first REAL dental work today. Needles and all. They removed some gum over an adult tooth that just wouldn’t break through. His mouth is a mess, but Shelley wanted me to say he was VERY BRAVE!
Here’s the current lowdown on
Here’s the current lowdown on the truck. They took the valve covers and timing chain cover off and started it up (with shields to catch and return spraying oil), and everything looks fine. Timing chain is pristene, no gear damage, signs of rubbing or anything, great oil pressure, but the noise persists. They can’t seem…