Need advice

[BADFISH II]

Ok, I need a basic 50 hour maintenance, new Tach, trailer tire fixed, trailer brakes checked, and braking mechanism on the trailer fixed.

I need advice, tell me where you'd take it, that's reasonable and does great work in a fair amount of time.

Thanks

Greg

[THOR]

You know what I have said before. For normal maintainance, go to Les' Marine in BC. But that is far for you LM. He has wrenched on my trailer as well. He does it all.

50 hours = New impeller, tune, hoses, fittings,......

He is pretty good and honest. Check around though, you may find someone like I did. Now, I need someone down here that is relatively close by.

[BADFISH II]

Actually, I have a measley 150 hours on it right now, primarily because we usually cruise to a spot and hang out all day. I've put 40 hours on it this season so far. I had the 100 hour full service at about 110 hours.

Opinions??

[LakeRacer]

Greg,
Is there a good marine mechanic shop in Vegas? Â*Usually, they know how to fix trailers too. Â*Not always necessary to take it to a trailer shop. Â*Also, you might want to try it yourself on the trailer. Â*Not that difficult to do. Â*If you're going to work on your trailer, you may as well do everything:
Wheel bearings, breaks, rotate tires, balance tires, check your wiring and lights, check your break actuator and lines etc. Â*

I also read about your adventures with the trailer. Â*Here is my list for things to carry in emergencies:

2 ton floor jack, 2 ton bottle jack, several pieces of 2x4 for blocking, lug nut wrench, tire chocks, 12 volt impact wrench, grease gun, nylon straps, rags....and this is just for the trailer. Â*The impact wrench is cheap if you buy it at harbor freight tools (and it works I have tried). Â*The nylon straps are for your axle if you have to tie it up (raise it) if the axle spindle gets toasted when bearings go out. Â*Call me if you have any other questions. Oops, forgot to add break fluid just in case.

[BADFISH II]

Holy cow that's a list and a half. You can tell I wasn't a boy scout. Unfortunately, I'm not very handy either (I hate to admit it, but like I said before I know how to turn the key and make my boat go, that's about the extent of it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif oh yeah, I can change a tire, but I'm not as quick at the LVHB pit crew was at the Fiesta (STV Keith, D4$, and Gary).

Thanks for the list Art. Question, why the two jacks? What's a tire chalk?

[digginfordollars]

LM1, bring that trailer over along with an 18 pack of MGD and in about three hours we can have the brakes redone (barring any major broken pieces) bearings repacked, and check out the brake accuator.

[BADFISH II]

serious d4$? I'll take you up on it for sure if you are. What's your schedule like?

[digginfordollars]

Not this week but anytime next week after work would be fine. We need to have new brake shoes on hand, and seals for your bearings (4 of them)

[BADFISH II]

Where do I get em? Like a checkers or something?

[digginfordollars]

Trailer tech on Valley View south of Russell, or any dealer, West Marine, Boaters world.

[BADFISH II]

sounds good! I'll get that stuff on Saturday over at West Marine. Anything else I need?

[digginfordollars]

Oh yeah get a container (14 oz) of marine grease.

[BADFISH II]

got it! I'll talk to you before then.

thanks!

[LakeRacer]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Aug. 06 2002, 08:13 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Holy cow that's a list and a half. Â*You can tell I wasn't a boy scout. Â*Unfortunately, I'm not very handy either (I hate to admit it, but like I said before I know how to turn the key and make my boat go, that's about the extent of it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Â* oh yeah, I can change a tire, but I'm not as quick at the LVHB pit crew was at the Fiesta (STV Keith, D4$, and Gary).

Thanks for the list Art. Â*Question, why the two jacks? Â*What's a tire chalk?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Two different jacks because you never know where you will break down and have to pull over. Â*Most times the floor jack works good but you never know the condition of the ground/asphalt until your pulled over and then it's too late. Â*I have two jacks for any scenario. Â*Tire chocks are the blocks that go in front or behind (or both) of the tire(s). Â*Extra safety measure even though the trailer is hooked to the tow vehicle.

[BADFISH II]

I can amortize a bond, calculate a PE/Growth ratio and compare sharpe ratios for an entire portfolio before I could change a tire http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

chocks, good idea. I have a floorjack (don't know what for http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif ) I'll be carrying it with me from now on!

[THOR]

Man,
LM, you got the hook up.

I will give this a try.

ANyone, I am having HP problems. If I buy a Procharger will one of you put it on for me?

[digginfordollars]

It's a little too advanced for me.

[Beach Bum]

I think that sounds like fun- let's do it!!

[digginfordollars]

LM1, I'll be back from Reno on Monday so Tuesday or Wednesday will be good for me. Let me know. Anyone else who wants to hang out, drink beer and laugh at Greg as he searches through the tool box for something that he doesn't know what it is, is welcome too.

[BADFISH II]

OUCH! Not nice D4$ http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (digginfordollars @ Aug. 08 2002, 3:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Anyone else who wants to hang out, drink beer and laugh at Greg as he searches through the tool box for something that he doesn't know what it is, is welcome too.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
D4$-If I only lived closer....I would be all over that! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Good luck to you guys. Give us a play by play afterwards. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[THOR]

Ouch LM1,
I am feeling a little uneasy just listening to this. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

You have tools right? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[BADFISH II]

I got tools. I actually had everything but the floorjack to change that tire the other day, but it was all buried in the boat and would have taken me twice as long to get it together.

D4$ is right though, I'm not real handy with mechanical stuff. This is going to be fun watching him make fun of me. No, I take that back, I will be the brunt of the jokes so it won't be fun for me:(

Greg (tail between my legs)(good thing it was the Ms http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

[BADFISH II]

Hey D4$, How is Wednesday for you? What time? PM me directions to your house if ya don't mind.

Later

[waterndog]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Aug. 09 2002, 12:04 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">D4$ is right though, I'm not real handy with mechanical stuff. Â*This is going to be fun watching him make fun of me. No, I take that back, I will be the brunt of the jokes so it won't be fun for me:(

Greg (tail between my legs)(good thing it was the Ms http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Greg I got your back on this one, don't feel bad I'm not very mechanicaly inclinded either.. But I do always carry a floor jack and an extra leaf spring when I go on trips.. not that I would know what to do with it if I had a problem

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[digginfordollars]

Wdog, for the life of me I can't figure out why you would carry an extra leaf spring with you, but at least you have it if you need it.(insert smiley face if I knew how)

LM1, Wednesday is fine. I really won't make fun of you, I'll just trade ya some grease knowledge for some computer knowledge! Honestly though, if you never get your hands dirty with the stuff you can never learn how it works, or how to fix it on the way to lake. I'll PM you tomorrow.

[waterndog]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (digginfordollars @ Aug. 13 2002, 12:04 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Wdog, for the life of me I can't figure out why you would carry an extra leaf spring with you, but at least you have it if you need it.(insert smiley face if I knew how)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
D4$ Thats funny my buddy's say the same thing, but I was at lake mead last year and had a leak spring snap YEP snap WOW I couldn't find a leaf spring for the life of me out there I went everywhere , they keep telling me they would have to order that size uhhh!! anyway I found a guy to weld it. I mean this guy hooked me up,so I could get home. So now I always carry an extra one actually the one he welded. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[STV_Keith]

So what's the plan on this? Â*When and where are you guys doing it? Â*I may be able to stop by.

[BADFISH II]

Hopefully tomorrow night if I get my Tahoe back. D4$ is going to PM me. I'll keep you in the loop Keith.

G

[digginfordollars]

Tomorrow is fine. Let me know what time and I'll make sure I get off early enough. Did you get the parts?

[BADFISH II]

I haven't heard from the dealership yet. Don't know if I got my tow vehicle back yet. Can I let you know tomorrow?

[duckbutter]

What's wrong with the tahoe http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[BADFISH II]

clicking noise from the engine, broken windshield from big trucks in Vegas, stalls and dies when I slow down sometimes, broken running light, etc.

Great vehicle, just needs some work, kinda like my trailer http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[duckbutter]

did i mention i have a '91 s-10 blazer for sale(or trade) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[digginfordollars]

LM1, yeah let me know whenever. I try not to put that stuff off until Thursday or Friday cuz you never know if you run into unforeseen problems. Hate to be wrenching when ya should be boating! I'm not going out this weekend so it doesn't matter to me when we do it.

Waterndog, now I know!

[BADFISH II]

Hey d4$, I'm sunk. No tow vehicle back yet. I'll keep ya posted, but it's looking like next week may work better. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[duckbutter]

here's a new tow vehicle for you lm1

[duckbutter]

it's a 99 Escalade.. you could pull this NuEra

[BADFISH II]

Nice, I like it!

[kevnmcd]

D4$/Greg-How did the trailer rebuild go? We never got an update on from anyone? Did it happen? There has to be a funny Greg story or a least a pic..... Come on, let's not pass on this opportunity. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

haven't done it yet, had company over the weekend and vehicle in the dealership issues to contend with. I'll make sure when we do there's at least one picture of me in all of my grease covered glory http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Aug. 19 2002, 2:41 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'll make sure when we do there's at least one picture of me in all of my grease covered glory http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Looking forward to it. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[digginfordollars]

LM1, you're gonna put this off until you're broke down on the side of the rode watching everyone else go to the lake, aren't ya? Tell me it's not true.

[BADFISH II]

oh for cryin' out loud d4$, It's only like 15 minutes to the lake from storage, I know I have bad luck, but it couldn't be that bad http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Gotta go to Phoenix tomorrow. Duty calls.

I hope to be able to do this soon http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[digginfordollars]

Okay, okay, I'll try not be your Dad, but whenever you're ready.

[BADFISH II]

dad??? you're not old enough to be my dad http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

I know I need to check it out, but I'm going to take the pennies out on Saturday when we take it out to see if it was a fluke or what. Worst case, they start smoking again, and I put the pennies back in.

[digginfordollars]

Leave the pennies in. It wasn't a fluke. You don't want to risk damage to your brake drum if it isn't already shot.

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (digginfordollars @ Aug. 20 2002, 8:16 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Leave the pennies in. It wasn't a fluke. You don't want to risk damage to your brake drum if it isn't already shot.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
D4$-I think I see disc brakes on that thing soon. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif What did you do Greg, save a few pennies (hehehehehe) and not have disc brakes put on that thing in the first place? I am going to redo my trailer this winter, and I am going to go for the disc brake conversion. There is a lot of pluses to them as well as less maintenance. Good luck to you two, if you ever get to it. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[BADFISH II]

I have disc brakes http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

The pennies keep the actuator from making the brakes work because they locked up and made the brakes smoke BUT... we were on a long, gradual, downhill slope when it happened so there was no pull or force to unlock the actuator, which I think is why it locked up.

I've never ever had that problem before, and I caught is really quick from what Dave said - he was behind me.