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  1. purdytj

    Any streamers on here??

    Here is a shot of us bringing Amelia 'home' from Iowa to Washington in late December. This is just east of Salt Lake City on I-80. Two oldies, but goodies.
  2. purdytj

    MaxBrake Out of Business??

    I need a controller soon... wanted Max Brake and waited too long. Any good alternatives?
  3. purdytj

    Max-Brake Controller

    Hi all. Looks like I may have missed my opportunity to get a Max Brake. Dutch and Di don't sell it anymore, the Max Brake.com site is down, and Google isn't much help. Someone on the RV.net forums said they are done. Any recommendations?
  4. purdytj

    Archived No cranking / turning over

    I've pulled the starter. I tested the connections and have power from the ignition. I took the starter apart again like I did in October... The soldered connections on the new brushes have come loose. I'm repairing them now. B. G. , Thanks for the help!
  5. purdytj

    Archived No cranking / turning over

    No cranking / turning over: 98, 12-valve, Iowa I try to turn the truck over and hear a loud click, but no cranking. If I release the key to the run position then go back to start, there is another audible, but less loud, click. Here is the longer story... I changed the fuel filter. Filled...
  6. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    injustice! Remember the truck was stolen by a "Bonnie and Clyde" pair? The man plead guilty and is serving time. So the chick who stole our truck over Christmas didn't appear for her pre-trial hearing today, plus hasn't been coming to her rehab treatment program. I don't know how she was out...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    The repair shop I worked with said the insurance company - Met Life - almost tried to total the truck when the final bill came in higher than their adjuster's assessment. The shop was certainly in my corner and told MetLife the work was already done and the claim needed to be satisfied. I'm...
  8. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    Truck update: nearly back to 'normal' Well, we are slowly coming back to 'pre-stolen' status. The driver's bed side and door were painted by the repair shop as well as a new ignition assembly, fascia, and driver's exterior door handle. Since the Pioneer stereo was stolen I decided to use the...
  9. purdytj

    Any streamers on here??

    B.A. Baracus and Amelia Airstream Here they are! Hi Bob4x4 and everyone, My wife and I have owned a 1974 sovereign of the road for just over a year. We are updating the interior and refurbishing most of the systems. The sub floor was rotten, among other problems, when we bought her. I need to...
  10. purdytj

    Any streamers on here??

    This is a great image by a talented photographer named Eric Curry. His site is at http://americanprideandpassion.com/airstream_trailer.php Take a look there at his other images. You'll be impressed!
  11. purdytj

    Any streamers on here??

    1974 Sovereign Hi Bob4x4, My wife and I have owned a 1974 sovereign of the road for just over a year. We are updating the interior and refurbishing most of the systems. The sub floor was rotten, among other problems, when we bought her. I need to update the page, but pictures and listings of...
  12. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    no LoJack FYI, I did check the LoJack site and they don't have coverage in Iowa. One of the many joys of living in a state of small towns. (sorry for the cynicism: small-town living does have some advantages)
  13. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    Hi and thanks for the feedback and suggestions from all who have commented. FYI, the truck is in un-drivable condition. The key insert/assembly was tugged out and thrown on the floor. The mechanism behind it was really gnarled up with a hammer and screwdrivers to get the mechanism to turn...
  14. purdytj

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) oil filter

    There was an issue of the TDR in the last year or two that did a thorough review of filters
  15. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    Great news! Truck was found being driven around Omaha by two men, were pulled over, and arrested. The truck is now in the impound yard and can't be picked up until Monday or Wednesday. All we know about damage right now is that the ignition had been punched. I'm very happy it has been found...
  16. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    Great news! Truck was found being driven around Omaha by two men, were pulled over, and arrested. The truck is now in the impound yard and can't be picked up until Monday or Wednesday. All we know about damage right now is that the ignition had been punched. I'm very happy it has been found...
  17. purdytj

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stolen truck! Council Bluffs / Omaha. Black 12v LB-QC

    Hi TDR, I need your help. While visiting family in Council Bluffs, Iowa, our truck was stolen this morning between 5:30 and 6:30am from the residential neighborhood north of the community college. Photos are at purdygreatlife. weebly.com/truck. I have TDR member stickers on the back topper /...
  18. purdytj

    Archived 12-valve: no cranking = no driving

    Well, the starter brushes have been replaced. The truck now starts better than it ever has since I've owned it! Also, I just cleaned up the armature as it had 14 years of grime coated on it. It appeared to be true and round. Thanks to everyone for your help. TJP
  19. purdytj

    Archived 12-valve: no cranking = no driving

    Could I use emery paper to clean up the armature? If it is not straight, can refinishing be done by an electrician (like turning brake rotors)?
  20. purdytj

    Archived 12-valve: no cranking = no driving

    OK, thank you so much everyone. I hope the video helped. I'll order the part from Larry B's. You can see that I'm a novice. I now fully understand the difference between the solenoid and the starter brushes. http://fostertruck.com/dodge/ Part#8203 $42. 95 New Brush plate with ground...
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