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    ** Calling All Technicians **

    Couple that with their extremely low tolerances to heat and tight operating temp range, yeah I can totally see how they would be perceived as that. Funny enough though now a running example can fetch a few grand even in poorer condition. So the motor alone is worth as much as the truck is with...
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    ** Calling All Technicians **

    You got it. Finding a water pump for them today that doesn't cost a arm and a leg is not easy haha
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    Dewalt 12v Cordless Impact Wrench more powerful than Milwaukee Stubby

    Ergonomics isn't a standardized thing though. What feels comfortable for one person may not for another. A 6'6" person probably isn't going to find a 30" desk as ergonomic as a 5' tall person. I personally kind of like the feel of their handles especially on the m12 tools. The fuel hammer...
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    ** Calling All Technicians **

    Then you might be familiar with this somewhat oddball engine. Was one of the last trucks I worked on at my last job, old Ford water truck
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    Adding a 220v outlet for air compressor question

    Probably not a good idea. Considering it is always hot, it's not impossible to exceed the rated ampage of the outlet but not flick the breaker due to the 10amp difference. The air compressor motor will only take as much draw as it demands, so even if the outlet is pushing 20 or 30 amps it will...
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    Cheap Toolboxes

    Harbor freights us general for good cheap boxes hands down. I before I started my current job had this drawer stuffed with probably 60lbs in powertools, drawers slid just as easily loaded and they did empty. Overall have a pretty quality feel to the slide mechanisms considering the money.
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    ** Calling All Technicians **

    Brian, I started out in automotive, started doing side hustles working on Harleys and somehow ended up in heavy equipment and diesel(didn't have any diesel certs lol so was pretty well underpaid but took it to add it to my resume). Currently work as a Manfacturing Mechanic building commercial...
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