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11-07-2018, 08:41 PM
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Nick, I am not sure how legal flashing clearance...
Nick, I am not sure how legal flashing clearance light would be anywhere.
Maybe ask DMV or state police.
It should work using the older relay if you haven't changed to LEDs.
John
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11-07-2018, 05:33 PM
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I believe that is the backup light switch and...
I believe that is the backup light switch and buzzer.
Do you want your marker lights to flash or just control from another location?
Warning lights on inst panel another different kettle of...
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10-19-2018, 12:04 PM
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About your relays Nick. I would leave...
About your relays Nick.
I would leave them all for now until you get to know what they all do or if extras etc.
When you are sure of each relay and it's wire numbers and where they go, ...
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10-12-2018, 06:34 PM
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Using the ohmeter you just ground each wire at...
Using the ohmeter you just ground each wire at one end, then check each wire to ground at the other end. No need for long wire in between.
John
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08-15-2018, 08:10 PM
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Yours is a great idea in itself. I generalized...
Yours is a great idea in itself. I generalized because not many will be that offroad capable ever.
Cost of your idea is pricey too for a quality installation.
To each their own, no 2 buses are...
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08-15-2018, 03:35 PM
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Hey nice job, you have the bases covered. Pics...
Hey nice job, you have the bases covered. Pics help everyone so ty for sharing.
John
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08-15-2018, 03:25 PM
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Just wondering how the tanks themselves fasten to...
Just wondering how the tanks themselves fasten to the strut itself? Straps with eyebolts maybe. You could add a third piece of strut at the top of the tank on each hanger and sandwich it that way...
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08-15-2018, 11:44 AM
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Thanks Nick, that looks fine. Was hoping it...
Thanks Nick, that looks fine. Was hoping it wasn't floor pan as that would bend with every bump and sooner or later metal fatigue happens. Then the tank could drop or fall out, which wouldn't be a...
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08-15-2018, 11:33 AM
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Those 1/2" all thread rods are not likely to bend...
Those 1/2" all thread rods are not likely to bend or sway under any force in that application. Incredible strength built that way, as long as the top strut is most securely mounted. That was my...
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08-15-2018, 11:21 AM
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Nice work on those hangers. I have a suggestion...
Nice work on those hangers. I have a suggestion for you.
On top of your bottom struts, add a jamb nut with lock washer on top of a flat 1/2" square washer. These are about 3/16" thick and 1 5/8"...
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07-17-2018, 01:21 PM
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Thanks Nick for doing that experiment on the...
Thanks Nick for doing that experiment on the foam. Good to know and see firsthand that it won't support combustion and literally burns out so hopefully no bad fumes too.
Sorry to take time from...
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07-17-2018, 09:27 AM
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That hole saw is a dangerous too;l for the...
That hole saw is a dangerous too;l for the inexperienced. For that matter most all size holesaws can be wrist breakers for sure if you don't go slow and concentrate on that operation only.
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