[Off Topic - Memory Map & iTunes]

Gent's,

I'm running MM on my iPad and want to ensure that the maps I have purchased are backed up on my PC.

I've searched my pc's HD but I can't find where iTunes is storing them, I'm looking for files with a *.MMO extension is this correct?

Thanks,

Mick.

[Second Megasquirt Install]

Hi all,

Last year I squirted a 3.9 that has now gone to the big bomb hole in the sky (broken chassis and tired engine and box).

I'm now thinking about tackling a 4.6 that I have lying around (as you do)

I'm sure I've seen a post on doing this but can't find it.

So... are there any fundamental differences or if you can find the post I'm thinking of any chance of pointing a blin b@$tard in the right direction please?

Thanks.

[Removing captive nuts of the welded variety]

Can't you just drill the thread out and slide a Nylock underneath or am I mising the point?

[Raising suspension]

Just done mine with OME shocks.

Spendy but very good.

[Memory Map Archive]

Sorry,

Should have been more specific.

I meant for posting routes not dodgy copies of software.

There would have to be a proviso that members must check the status of route before travelling as you have said.

Mick.

[Working Under Vehicles With A Suspenion Lift]

lift mine up with a 3 ton trolly jack under axel then place large 6 ton axel stands under either axel or chassis depending what im doing ,

I wish I had that much space.

You would have a lot more if you had a tidy up!

[Memory Map Archive]

Hi all,

Any reason there doesn't seem to be a pinned archive for Memory Map files of legal BOAT's etc?

(I guess people may be unwilling to share with reckless users)

Could we create one that would only be accessible to forum members?

Just a thought.

Mick.

[Anti theft device]

Email sent

[Lazy TD5 Fuel Gauge]

Hi all,

The fuel gauge on my 110 is getting on my nerves, if you fill the tank and then go on a drive the gauge will not move from full.

If you turn the ignition off and back on again it will reset its self to a correct(ish) level.

I've checked all the connections etc but can't find anything wrong, I've also tried hitting the gauge to see if the needle is sticking, again no joy.

Any ideas?

[Working Under Vehicles With A Suspenion Lift]

Just found a local place selling railway sleepers.

Will buy a few and get the chainsaw out.

Note to self, do not put sections of railway sleeper on the fire

[Winch Question]

Thanks for the replies.

My mate is just getting in to challenge events but has a large budget (I'm glad Scrapiron aren't still around to fleece him)

Hydraulic is probably his best option as he doesn't know one end of a spanner from the other.

One of the posts had a link to "Red Winches" any coments?

I will admit to having a vested interest as when he gets bored the winch will probably come my way.

[11B FC]

Brookers,

Thanks for posting.

It's a long way away from me but I am very interested, could you PM me when you have a price please?

Thanks,

Mick.

[Working Under Vehicles With A Suspenion Lift]

Thanks Gents,

Will either make some steel trestles or stop burning all the wood I come across.

[Working Under Vehicles With A Suspenion Lift]

for 27 plus vat (or atleast something close to that) you can buy a pair of 6ton axle stands from..... PADDOCKS!

As stated in the first post I have a pair of HGV axle stands way over 6 Te, height is the issue not weight.

[Working Under Vehicles With A Suspenion Lift]

Thanks for the replies chaps.

Fozsug where are they from? (Can't make out the lable).

Are they tall enough to fit challenge suspension?

Cheers,

Mick.

[Working Under Vehicles With A Suspenion Lift]

Hi all,

Was changing the suspension on my 110 today,

Lying under the truck looking at the big trolley jack and three bricks supporting the chassis under the tow bar I was expecting a visit from the Darwin award committie...

So come on chaps, how do you do similar jobs safely?

I have some HGV axle stands but they aren't tall enough and are as dodgy as the above method when balanced upon a pile of bricks.

[Fitting Challenge Suspension]

The wheels dont need to be too far off the floor. Make sure you support it on the chassis. Trailing arms, I'd do with the wheels on actually (having done the suspension) That way the axle is supported. And only take one side off at a time.

HTH.

Thanks for that.

[Fitting Challenge Suspension]

Hi all,

My suspension kit turned up from Gwyn's today and I have changed the front this afternoon without issue.

Not 100% sure about how to do the back though, this is what I think I need to do, please tell me if I'm wrong!

1) Jack up the truck so that both wheels are off the floor a lot.

2) Remove both shocks and springs.

3) Change trailing arms.

4) Reassemble.

Thanks,

Mick.

[Winch Question]

Gents,

Forgive me if this is a FAQ but a mate of mine is thinking of building a challenge truck.

He's asked me a question about winches that I can't answer so any advice would be appreciated.

What are the pros and cons of a hydraulic winch (PTO driven) versus something like a Gigglepin twin motor Warn?

Thanks in advance,

Mick.

[CB Radio QSL]

Q codes aren't really necessary or relevant to radio operation on any 'phone (voice) mode. Originally the Q codes were used by CW (morse code) operators to reduce the number of characters they had to send. The Q codes are for common radio phrases, so help to increase transmission speed, reduce the sent characters and increase accuracy.

However, they have always been used on 'phone, more so by amatuer operators using SSB where voice is not always as clear as it is on FM. Frankly the use of Q codes on FM (CB is FM) is OTT.

Thanks for taking the time to explain that.

[CB Radio QSL]

Bloody hell!

Were all of those codes necessary?

[CB Radio QSL]

Thanks Andy,

Why controversial?

"Affirmative" doesn't seem to match the context in which I'm hearing it.

[CB Radio QSL]

Hi all,

Didn't think anybody used CB slang these days but they do around here (Lancashire)

Can anybody tell me WTF QSL means please?

Tried Google but it's not really telling me much.

Mick.

[suspension]

^^^ As above.

Would be easier to upgrade with kit designed for a 90.

[Help! no lights...]

I sent you a couple of emails Mick - did you get those?

Sorry I didn't, PM sent.