Title: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Angry White Male on April 26, 2018, 02:48:28 AM
Post by: Angry White Male on April 26, 2018, 02:48:28 AM
I fucking hate to disappoint my customers in this fashion, and rarely I do.
So I go to the body-builder to get a new $400 tarp motor, but they're too busy to install it today. So I installed it myself, crawling around up there like a fucking monkey contorting my body in odd ways, using the basic hand tools I carry. The fucking thing still won't work even though I installed it properly.
Ask the builders where the fuck the fuse is for the circuit, as it may have blown when the original motor broke... they should know, since they built the fucking thing. There has to be a fuse somewhere in the circuit. Guy points to the relay switch/solenoid, and said that probably fried, but can't replace that for me today either, as they are too busy.
Fucking relay is a different style now, as my truck is old. Requires some possible drilling, and some electrical connector ends are different. I cannot do this myself properly in the field.
I still don't know where the fucking fuse is hidden. I'm not a fucking electrician, and am not the body-builder of this truck.
So, $500 in parts alone today, frustration, another day off tomorrow to pay the shop to hopefully fix it. If it is the fuse, and not the switch, I've wasted another $70 on a part, and STILL don't know where the fucking fuse is.
There's no money to be made at this rate. Profit margins are slim already thanks to the influx of immigrants.
There are some days I just want to torch the fucking thing, and then just report it stolen.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Bricktop on April 26, 2018, 04:08:31 AM
Post by: Bricktop on April 26, 2018, 04:08:31 AM
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 26, 2018, 05:35:28 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 26, 2018, 05:35:28 AM
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Frood on April 26, 2018, 05:38:02 AM
Post by: Frood on April 26, 2018, 05:38:02 AM
First trip hauled out for the customer, and the god damned electric tarp motor breaks into two pieces at the dump site, seemingly for no reason other than fatigue. Now that the motor portion has broken away, the tarp will automatically revert to a 'closed' or 'covered' position, meaning I'm done for the day. The truck is useless.Quote from: "Angry White Male"
I fucking hate to disappoint my customers in this fashion, and rarely I do.
So I go to the body-builder to get a new $400 tarp motor, but they're too busy to install it today. So I installed it myself, crawling around up there like a fucking monkey contorting my body in odd ways, using the basic hand tools I carry. The fucking thing still won't work even though I installed it properly.
Ask the builders where the fuck the fuse is for the circuit, as it may have blown when the original motor broke... they should know, since they built the fucking thing. There has to be a fuse somewhere in the circuit. Guy points to the relay switch/solenoid, and said that probably fried, but can't replace that for me today either, as they are too busy.
Fucking relay is a different style now, as my truck is old. Requires some possible drilling, and some electrical connector ends are different. I cannot do this myself properly in the field.
I still don't know where the fucking fuse is hidden. I'm not a fucking electrician, and am not the body-builder of this truck.
So, $500 in parts alone today, frustration, another day off tomorrow to pay the shop to hopefully fix it. If it is the fuse, and not the switch, I've wasted another $70 on a part, and STILL don't know where the fucking fuse is.
There's no money to be made at this rate. Profit margins are slim already thanks to the influx of immigrants.
There are some days I just want to torch the fucking thing, and then just report it stolen.
Get it fixed and lease it to an East Indian with a deductible. Eventually they'll pay out the nose fixing anything they stuffed up, then you can write it off as a business expense and buy a better rig.
And they will stuff everything up. It's in their nature.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Blazor on April 26, 2018, 09:27:03 AM
Post by: Blazor on April 26, 2018, 09:27:03 AM
I know how "those days" can be man. Just jump on it like a spider monkey, then have a beer. Beat the truck, dont let the truck beat you!
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Angry White Male on April 27, 2018, 02:41:17 AM
Post by: Angry White Male on April 27, 2018, 02:41:17 AM
Today I had the shit re-wired... The fuse is called an "Auto-Reset Breaker." If it gets hot enough, it will trip. It should auto-reset, unless it fails.
Auto-trip or quick-trip fuse... forget now. If it fails, the entire unit must be replaced. There is no replaceable fuse that can be removed and inserted.
Also had to replace the actuating switch also.
I can understand the mechanical, but an electrician I am not...
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Angry White Male on April 27, 2018, 02:54:28 AM
Post by: Angry White Male on April 27, 2018, 02:54:28 AM
No profits this week, and much frustration.
I'm literally working for free at times, and this happens more than people think.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Bricktop on April 27, 2018, 03:46:49 AM
Post by: Bricktop on April 27, 2018, 03:46:49 AM
McDonalds are always looking for staff. And carwashes in Canada must do a roaring trade given how wet it is.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2018, 05:34:00 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2018, 05:34:00 AM
Why not get a real job then?Quote from: "Bricktop"
McDonalds are always looking for staff. And carwashes in Canada must do a roaring trade given how wet it is.
And to Mel's advantage, they'll hire anyone with a pulse.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Bricktop on April 27, 2018, 07:36:03 AM
Post by: Bricktop on April 27, 2018, 07:36:03 AM
But once he understands the basics of heat and food substitutes, he'll be zooming for an assistant managers job.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Blazor on April 27, 2018, 09:57:47 AM
Post by: Blazor on April 27, 2018, 09:57:47 AM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER! That's because many truck drivers are retarded, and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all.Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Today I had the shit re-wired... The fuse is called an "Auto-Reset Breaker." If it gets hot enough, it will trip. It should auto-reset, unless it fails.
Auto-trip or quick-trip fuse... forget now. If it fails, the entire unit must be replaced. There is no replaceable fuse that can be removed and inserted.
Also had to replace the actuating switch also.
I can understand the mechanical, but an electrician I am not...
Damn that sucks not having any available intel.
Geez, one thing goes it all goes huh.
Yeah, Im not very good with electrical on a car either lol.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Berry Sweet on April 27, 2018, 10:57:31 AM
Post by: Berry Sweet on April 27, 2018, 10:57:31 AM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2018, 05:56:28 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2018, 05:56:28 PM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
I wouldn't want to do that job and I wouldn't want my children too either.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2018, 06:53:31 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 27, 2018, 06:53:31 PM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
I wouldn't want to do that job and I wouldn't want my children too either.
You are a good mother.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Bricktop on April 27, 2018, 07:02:09 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 27, 2018, 07:02:09 PM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
ZIIIIIIIIIIING!!!
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2018, 03:59:36 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2018, 03:59:36 AM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
I wouldn't want to do that job and I wouldn't want my children too either.
Who would.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Frood on April 28, 2018, 04:13:14 AM
Post by: Frood on April 28, 2018, 04:13:14 AM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
I wouldn't want to do that job and I wouldn't want my children too either.
It's still more noble than being a public servant such as a politician, civil service leech, or low IQ cop.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2018, 04:14:42 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2018, 04:14:42 AM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
I wouldn't want to do that job and I wouldn't want my children too either.
It's still more noble than being a public servant such as a politician, civil service leech, or low IQ cop.
I didn't see rig pig on that list, so I will keep quiet.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Frood on April 28, 2018, 04:18:49 AM
Post by: Frood on April 28, 2018, 04:18:49 AM
Online has nothing ever for large commercial vehicles! EVER!Quote from: "Angry White Male"That's because many truck drivers are retarded,and mechanics don't often post on 'free flow' forums, or post at all....
You don't say....
I wouldn't want to do that job and I wouldn't want my children too either.
It's still more noble than being a public servant such as a politician, civil service leech, or low IQ cop.
I didn't see rig pig on that list, so I will keep quiet.
I'd be fine if the world was more Libertarian and such roles could be either removed completely or bid on by private contractors, like your org does.
Competition is king and reputation is God.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2018, 04:47:29 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2018, 04:47:29 AM
I'd be fine if the world was more Libertarian and such roles could be either removed completely or bid on by private contractors, like your org does.
Competition is king and reputation is God.
God knows I have had my share of problems with the police in my lifetime. But, they are here to stay. And so are guys like me.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Angry White Male on April 29, 2018, 02:22:55 AM
Post by: Angry White Male on April 29, 2018, 02:22:55 AM
Damn that sucks not having any available intel.Quote from: "Blazor"
Geez, one thing goes it all goes huh.
Yeah, Im not very good with electrical on a car either lol.
Just ignore the idiot regs here.
Yeah, it's a big hassle. One of my business partners knows all too well and warned me, that touching one simple component can lead to a slippery slope of expensive repairs.
It creates stress. Not to mention profits lost.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Bricktop on April 29, 2018, 05:22:34 AM
Post by: Bricktop on April 29, 2018, 05:22:34 AM
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2018, 06:31:43 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2018, 06:31:43 AM
What's a "reg"?Quote from: "Bricktop"
Anybody that doesn't offer the little girl their shoulders when he's pouting.
Title: Re: Today was just one of those days...
Post by: Blazor on April 30, 2018, 10:16:13 AM
Post by: Blazor on April 30, 2018, 10:16:13 AM
Damn that sucks not having any available intel.Quote from: "Blazor"
Geez, one thing goes it all goes huh.
Yeah, Im not very good with electrical on a car either lol.
Just ignore the idiot regs here.
Yeah, it's a big hassle. One of my business partners knows all too well and warned me, that touching one simple component can lead to a slippery slope of expensive repairs.
It creates stress. Not to mention profits lost.
Believe me I know, I remember the ol' Pizza days.
At least since you own the rig, you get more profit than most right?
My Jeep is getting the same way, Just Empty Every Pocket lol.
Hell I was going to replace those 2 wheel studs that broke off, and in the process of taking off the wheel, I rung a third one off lol. I got the other 2 taken care of, but now have to order another stud. Maybe I'll get 2 just in case and keep a spare.