Up a bit early this morn'n. My god, it's 40 degs outside. But that ain't why I got up early.
Ya see, I had me a good week, or a somewhat good week. But this morn'n, I had this terrible pain shoot'n across my hip an' buttocks....down my right leg. Man, I ain't had one them things in a long time. Just in case ya don't know, that's called sciatica.
Sadie Mae is stand'n at the door.....wimper'n...."I gotta pee". Sheesh, damn dog. Anyhows, I decided I would stay up, drink me up some coffee an' sit'n back an' wait for my wonderful son Robert to show up. We got stuff to do ya know.
Yesterday, we took that dad gum "billy jeep" slap apart. Jack that sucker up, remove the wheel an' do some inspections. Now we get into some technical talk what most wimmins know nuttin about....the differential. Inside the rear end of any vehicle is this gear set up so's the back wheels will turn in the right direction. Anyhows, me an' Robert have determined, possibly, that the spider gears are eat slap up.....only makes a noise when in a turn. "That's all I have to say bout that"...GUMP.
Ok, we get'n ready to head down to the brake parts sell'n place to see if'n they ordered the correct brake shoes. I got fingers an' toes crossed. Will attempt to update this post later in the day.
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Update...
YEEE HARRR.....we got back with ever thing on our shop'n list. The brake shoes off'n a 1993 Chevrolet 3500 pick up are a exact match for the ones off'n "Sally da house". A savings of right at $108 an' some change. This is why the old Billy Bob fix's stuff instead of go'n to a hunnert dollar a hour RV repair place. Robert is under there put'n it all back together in 63 degs, while I am sit'n inside where it's nice an' warm. Me an' Sadie Mae.....hee hee hee.
Some of the stuff I mention from time to time what needs repair, really don't need repair. It's like...."Hmmmm, I wonder what would happen if'n I fiddle faddle around with this"? I could make it work better an' give me something to do. Mainly the something to do.
Now when it comes to "it's gotta be repaired", I jump in there with both feet....an' I tell ya bout it. With only two "must fix" items on my list, all them "project fix it's" can wait. After this auto park brake thingy is finished, the next item will be the "billy jeep". I could probly drive it another hunnert year like it is, but Robert says no.....we gonna fix it. But, before we can fix it, we have to determine what parts it needs. That's bout a 3 hour job. After the parts are buyed up, it's another 3 hour or so to "fix" it.
Ok, no more talk bout fix'n stuff. Although I do love to fix stuff. I 'member one time I rebuilded the engine in my shrimp'n boat. Did it right there on the back deck. Sum a gun run like a brand spank'n new motor. Catch me up tons of great big ol' shrimps.
Ya see, I had me a good week, or a somewhat good week. But this morn'n, I had this terrible pain shoot'n across my hip an' buttocks....down my right leg. Man, I ain't had one them things in a long time. Just in case ya don't know, that's called sciatica.
Sadie Mae is stand'n at the door.....wimper'n...."I gotta pee". Sheesh, damn dog. Anyhows, I decided I would stay up, drink me up some coffee an' sit'n back an' wait for my wonderful son Robert to show up. We got stuff to do ya know.
Yesterday, we took that dad gum "billy jeep" slap apart. Jack that sucker up, remove the wheel an' do some inspections. Now we get into some technical talk what most wimmins know nuttin about....the differential. Inside the rear end of any vehicle is this gear set up so's the back wheels will turn in the right direction. Anyhows, me an' Robert have determined, possibly, that the spider gears are eat slap up.....only makes a noise when in a turn. "That's all I have to say bout that"...GUMP.
Ok, we get'n ready to head down to the brake parts sell'n place to see if'n they ordered the correct brake shoes. I got fingers an' toes crossed. Will attempt to update this post later in the day.
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Update...
YEEE HARRR.....we got back with ever thing on our shop'n list. The brake shoes off'n a 1993 Chevrolet 3500 pick up are a exact match for the ones off'n "Sally da house". A savings of right at $108 an' some change. This is why the old Billy Bob fix's stuff instead of go'n to a hunnert dollar a hour RV repair place. Robert is under there put'n it all back together in 63 degs, while I am sit'n inside where it's nice an' warm. Me an' Sadie Mae.....hee hee hee.
Some of the stuff I mention from time to time what needs repair, really don't need repair. It's like...."Hmmmm, I wonder what would happen if'n I fiddle faddle around with this"? I could make it work better an' give me something to do. Mainly the something to do.
Now when it comes to "it's gotta be repaired", I jump in there with both feet....an' I tell ya bout it. With only two "must fix" items on my list, all them "project fix it's" can wait. After this auto park brake thingy is finished, the next item will be the "billy jeep". I could probly drive it another hunnert year like it is, but Robert says no.....we gonna fix it. But, before we can fix it, we have to determine what parts it needs. That's bout a 3 hour job. After the parts are buyed up, it's another 3 hour or so to "fix" it.
Ok, no more talk bout fix'n stuff. Although I do love to fix stuff. I 'member one time I rebuilded the engine in my shrimp'n boat. Did it right there on the back deck. Sum a gun run like a brand spank'n new motor. Catch me up tons of great big ol' shrimps.
And here I thought it was cold here because it got down in the mid 60's. Now 40 degrees is getting in "the too cold" range. I guess I have been in Texas too long.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm Dizzy, I been in Texas many winters an' it DO get cold there too. Just not this early....an' it only last a couple three weeks.
Delete65 this morning in the Del Rio desert. But still damp from the rain yesterday. Come on sunshine.
ReplyDeleteBefore you know it, it will be a hunnert degrees. Fishing any good?
DeleteI don't know technical talk, but it sounds good when you write it!
ReplyDeleteit got down to 70 this morning and it's only going to get up to 84 today ( brrrrrrrrrrr ). there is no paperwork to sign to get your ex-military ID discounts . 10% at lowes 10% at home depot 10% at all the auto parts stores and all you have to do is ask for your discount . it will not cost to google information on your discounts and all your kids can get military discounts for the rest of there lifes . so if you are not interested ,can you at least think of your kids and ex-wifes ? thank-you for your service B.B..
ReplyDeleteBut...but...but... Louie, I tole you yesterday I don't do discounts.
DeleteMight as well be quiet, Louis. BB's got money to blow and it won't ever run dry. Discounts sound good. Can't wait to turn 60 so I can get bargains.
DeleteDo you have a blog or an email address? Can't find you anywhere. I'm thinking you could give me a few clues on how to save a bit of money and where best bargains are to be found.
Hey, I'm a wimmins and I know what a differential is. It is needed because when going around turns the two tires rotate at different speeds, the outside one has to cover more ground than the inside one. So, if the noise is only on turns it makes sense it is the differential. See! Hmpf.
ReplyDeleteOk, who the hell sneek in here an' steal my comment????
DeleteAs I was say'n.....pssssssttt Shadow, I'm betcha it's the spider gears.
I'm thinking you have a locking differential and thete's something wrong with the locking/clutch, spider gears only turn while going around corners or in a situation where only one wheel turns, seldom wear out or go bad.
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ReplyDeleteSo often I should keep my mouth shut. No one of us can save the world, much less ease the pain of another.
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