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chux72vette
05-06-2013, 07:49 AM
Hey everyone, I got contacted by a SS member early this AM about him being broke down in Washington PA. He needs help and I would but have doctors appt in Butler. Its a 24volt system and he needs either a jump or batteries. I have 2 charged batteries but not sure if I can get to him with all I have to do. Just reaching out to see if anyone can assist in any kind of way. Please give me a call and I can post/call him. I can relate to recovery like this as he is headed to Maine from Indiana state. Thanx in advance, Chuck...412-498-9261

chux72vette
05-06-2013, 08:46 AM
An update...I called Zeiss and left a message as well as Josh. Ty texted me and he may be able to help around noonish. Waiting to hear back from Zeiss and will call around 9AM or so to see whats up. Thanx again, Chuck

Yarz
05-06-2013, 09:08 AM
Saw that on there. I doubt I can help, as I don't know a thing about the 931. But if you think I can be of assistance, in the evenings let me know

chux72vette
05-06-2013, 09:12 AM
Thanx AJ. I responded back to you on SS site. Thanx as Ty reached out also but this guy is NOT responding back. Not sure what to say there at all. Kinda sux as I can go there with the batteries, tools, etc.. but no good if I have no idea where he is. This just sux as help is pouring out but no damsel in distress showing up!! LOL

HeepH8erTy
05-06-2013, 10:05 AM
Just let me know. I've been in that position before and it ain't no fun!

joshs1ofakindxj
05-06-2013, 01:48 PM
if he makes it another 40 miles eat on 70 he can use my garage to try and fix it.

chux72vette
05-06-2013, 02:29 PM
I told him all that and as you know since you texted him your address. He said he is leaving now to try and make it to you there. He still has his old batteries also that you might can charge and he will have them with him just in case. I told him how to make up some lights, magnetic ones from HF, and a push button switch to hit when he is hitting the brakes to make it with the batteries disconnected. Not sure if his truck will still run though. He did say that if it starts, that means his PCB? box should be good. Let me know.

HeepH8erTy
05-06-2013, 02:44 PM
after we hooked up those batteries, it started right up, but the voltage or charging system gauge was low. It was in the yellow. He said when we was driving it before, it went down to the red and that's when it stalled and he couldn't get it going again. I figured that meant the alternator wasn't keeping the batteries charged.

But what do I know? Absolutely nothing about big rigs and 24v electrical/charging systems lol but I did the best I could with the time and tools I had. Hopefully someone can look at it that actually knows stuff about those trucks... I could tell he was a n00b to the big army trucks and working on stuff. I was glad I could help, hope it makes it back.

I'm hoping I wired the batteries up correctly too. Everything was all disconnected when I got there, here's what i did...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q220/hardbodyty/IMG_20130506_125604_673_zps6128154f.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/hardbodyty/media/IMG_20130506_125604_673_zps6128154f.jpg.html)

chux72vette
05-06-2013, 05:15 PM
Good Job Ty and Josh. Glad we could all come together to help someone in a really bad situation a loooonnngggg way from home. He still has that trip to make to Maine. I'm up on the big green monsters a bit but hard to look at and diagnose on the net. Thanx again!!!

joshs1ofakindxj
05-06-2013, 05:24 PM
Battery voltage and alternator voltage are good. Truck re-starts without a problem. Voltage gauge still reads yellow but I say good to go. One of the batteries replaced was probably bad and not letting the rest charge since they're in series. That's my guess.

He hung around and charged his phone for about an hour and now he is on the 20 hour drive to Maine. Yeehaw.

chux72vette
05-06-2013, 05:35 PM
I was thinking maybe the smoke under his dash may have been the ammeter or something letting go. Couldn't handle the hills or something,,,LOL. Maybe just our taxes and fuel prices,,,LOL. Good job anyway Josh.

HeepH8erTy
05-07-2013, 07:05 AM
Sweeeeeet, glad to hear he got on his way. Were the batteries connected up properly Josh?

joshs1ofakindxj
05-07-2013, 08:10 AM
It all looked kosher to me.

chux72vette
05-07-2013, 07:00 PM
I think you did a great job Ty seeing as you even mentioned not knowing about these kind of trucks AND they were disconnected!!![QUOTE=Were the batteries connected up properly Josh?[/QUOTE]

HeepH8erTy
05-08-2013, 07:11 AM
Good deal. Any word on if he made it back yet alright?

joshs1ofakindxj
05-08-2013, 09:26 AM
He texted me last night and said the starter and alternator died in Allentown. He plans to scrap the truck now I guess. Bummer.

HeepH8erTy
05-08-2013, 09:39 AM
Aww man, that does blow.

chux72vette
05-08-2013, 09:45 AM
That does really suck as I know we were all trying to get him on his way. I texted him about 15 minutes ago to see how he was doing and haven't heard anything back yet. Dang, I hate to hear all that. I know the alternator is the same as our deuces and am guessing the starter too. He is near a place up there he should be able to get both. Oh well~

joshs1ofakindxj
05-08-2013, 10:02 AM
He is also now worried about driving without a CDL or registration as he heads into some of the most highly patrolled highways in the northeast. He made it this far lol. I wish it would of died at my place so I could take those tires and super single my deuce. Those were sweet.

DMG
05-08-2013, 10:18 AM
He texted me last night and said the starter and alternator died in Allentown. He plans to scrap the truck now I guess. Bummer.

What does he want for it?

justin'sbig7
05-08-2013, 10:40 AM
He texted me last night and said the starter and alternator died in Allentown. He plans to scrap the truck now I guess. Bummer.

That seems silly to scrap it over a starter and alternator. Was this truck in rough shape otherwise?

Super Scout
05-08-2013, 11:13 AM
Thats what I am thinking, Josh Text him ill pay scrap value. Anyone up for a road trip this weekend ?

DMG
05-08-2013, 12:00 PM
Thats what I am thinking, Josh Text him ill pay scrap value. Anyone up for a road trip this weekend ?

I got dibs, mofo. :flipoff2:

Super Scout
05-08-2013, 12:20 PM
Lol, scrap is at 11 cents a pound....i'll pay 13.

HeepH8erTy
05-08-2013, 12:39 PM
I wish it would of died at my place so I could take those tires and super single my deuce. Those were sweet.

Hell yea they were, they looked damn new too

Truck didn't seem to be in very bad shape to me. I'd drive it. IIRC, I think he said he paid $1800 for it, so I'm guessing he's thinking he won't take that huge of a loss if he scraps it. Is $1800 right tho? They really go for that cheap?

HeepH8erTy
05-08-2013, 12:50 PM
I snapped these when I was there if anyone wanted to see it

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q220/hardbodyty/IMG_20130506_125633_528_zpscb999a62.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/hardbodyty/media/IMG_20130506_125633_528_zpscb999a62.jpg.html)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q220/hardbodyty/IMG_20130506_125620_257_zpsd7125fc7.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/hardbodyty/media/IMG_20130506_125620_257_zpsd7125fc7.jpg.html)

DMG
05-08-2013, 02:08 PM
Lol, scrap is at 11 cents a pound....i'll pay 13.

I'll go $.14

And a handjob from Setheman

joshs1ofakindxj
05-08-2013, 02:13 PM
He paid $1900. Truck weighs about 22k as it is. Scrap would be $2420 at 11 cents a lb. I asked him if he wants to sell the tires. I would pay 1000 for all of them and he could still get a lot for scrapping the truck. Too bad he is out for the plane ticket from Maine to Indiana and the diesel he used driving to Allentown.

Here it is in my front yard:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/375167_169272879905688_576146820_n.jpg

oros35
05-08-2013, 02:14 PM
$1800 could be right. Usually closer to $3-5K but all depends on condition.

I've seen them in much worse condition than that picture. I'd take it off his hands for close to scrap price.

Super Scout
05-08-2013, 02:19 PM
I'll go .15 and a blow job from ridgerunner...

joshs1ofakindxj
05-08-2013, 02:50 PM
He says he might sell it to the fire department out there. If he doesn't he is going to let me know about the tires. Woot woot

DMG
05-08-2013, 03:50 PM
I'll go .15 and a blow job from ridgerunner...

I can't compete with that.

BUZZINHALFDOZZEN
05-08-2013, 03:51 PM
Keep me in the loop

ridgerunner97
05-08-2013, 09:07 PM
I'll go .15 and a blow job from ridgerunner...

**** you jagoff

justin'sbig7
05-08-2013, 10:32 PM
**** you jagoff

Upping the stakes I see?

ridgerunner97
05-09-2013, 05:12 AM
Hahaha you guys are too much sometimes...

Super Scout
05-09-2013, 06:41 AM
:biggrin: