Recent Content by Treetopflyer

Thanks guys...I figured I wasn't alone. Sometimes I get fixated and the simplest thing elude me....I'm still chuckling at myself for such a silly mistake and how simple it was to rectify. Live and learn (to slow down and think it through when frustrated).

Well I finally got it...ready for this? Orientation is everything; these compressors have a drain plug in the center...but during installation of the compressor, the "drain" plug is ON TOP, I kept trying to install it with the plug on the bottom and it was always off by a 1/16th front to back. I...

I'm rebuilding my entire HVAC system: heater core (leaking), new condenser (damaged by front impact), lines (chaffed and cracking), accumulator-drier, evaporator (hey. I already have the dash out to replace the heater core), and COMPRESSOR. Tried to install new compressor, and the bolts will not...

MLee...thank you, that is the type of input that the TDR is famous for. It will be another two years before I need to run the valves again but I want to be more prepared next time.

Thanks Ozy, I did look at that one. $249.00 is a much better price than the "Elevator". Here's the kicker, I'm thrifty (see cheap) and find it hard to spend $250.00 on a piece of equipment that I won't use but a time or two a year...BUT, safety is a huge factor in buying this type of...

The "Elevator" goes for $677.00 + tax & shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Nomad-Manufacturing-Elevator-Engine-Creeper/dp/B00HVGMFU4

ewcmr2, please accept my apology. I used a bucket & a milk crate but both have a tendency to kick out when reaching that far back. We appear to be similar in age and I'm still pretty spry but I will admit that multiple back surgeries don't lend themselves to this type of labor. RVTRKN: Thanks...

ewcmr2..."Stand on a five gallon bucket", really? Are you just trying to building your reply count? I could use a rope around my neck as a safety line too, right? We all use what we have on hand to get the job done, i.e. bucket, milk create, step ladders, etc. The gist of the question is, is...

Thanks for coming through guys...that is exactly what I am talking about on both counts. I'd love to see or read how others tackle working over the back of the engine, this is a pretty creative bunch here.

Ozymadias...That's what I'm talking about!!! Don't have access to fork lift but maybe I can fab up a over engine creeper? Someone makes one I'm sure. Bob4x4...I'll search for that. All the tools I found (and own) are for socket head...I'm still looking ;)

Hi all, don't know if this is in my signature so here it goes: 1995 2500 2WD extended cab, long bed, NV4500, 281,000 miles I just spent a weekend adjusting the valves on said truck, first time always takes the longest. Is there a trick for laying across the engine to get to the aft two...

4570...thank you, I love it when we can share solutions to issues like these. Would you have any pictures or possibly a write up you could do? My seat base is due in Friday night and "hopefully" I will get the chance to install it this weekend. If that all goes to plan I plan on seeing what it...

Well I did it...I was hoping to get by for less, but I bought a seat track off Ebay for $275.00 "w/ free shipping" Should be here next mid-next week. If schedule permits I'll have it in next weekend (the Mrs. wants the truck...gotta love that). I'll let you know how it all works out. Thanks for...

All I need is the power mechanism, my seats are in good shape and the cushions are still supportive. I won't rule out new/ used seats if that's what it takes (and the deal is right), I just hate to buy more than I need and not use the rest. I'm working an odd shift this next 2 weeks so I may not...

MLee...never assume that I'm that sharp, even when I "know" something, I find that I still don't know $h!+. Good point and a question I forgot to ask...are you confirming that 95-97 are interchangeable? So no 94's or 98's right? Anything I can do to expand my search broadens the availability...