Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/10/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, we were 150 miles from our home base (father-in-law) and he called me on the walkie talkie that he had problem with his rig. We pulled over in the middle of nowhere. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/broken+down+-9667.jpg.html Saw smoke from under his truck and then with a careful look, a "waterfall" of diesel fuel pouring out from under the engine. Called AAA and it took two hours for them to get to us (middle of nowhere).? Big truck to tow him back home.? $760 out of pocket. He looks a bit dejected. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/broken+down+-9667.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/broken+down+-9670.jpg.html Well, today we tore into the engine and found the culprit.? A bracket that was suppose to prevent a fuel line from vibrating did not do its job, I guess, because over the years (since 2003) it wore away on the steel tube and wore a hole in the tube.? Took a bit to remove it, but we did and got the part today to put in tomorrow when it is cooler. My wife documented the disassembly. gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/Do+you+see+my+contact+lens--170944.jpg.html For those who cannot recognize me, I am the one on the right and my 95 year old father-in-law is on the left.? Yes, he drives is own truck and 5th wheel. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/Do+you+see+my+contact+lens--170943.jpg.html I will work on more enjoyable photos from our trip later, after we get it back together tomorrow. Comments welcome Aram