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Some older Ford's used vacuum to lock in hubs I believe.

Could have been the sight of GJ member standing on the the street corner waving dealer down using a fan made out of 100 dollar bills freaked him out and he sped away.

I Is that a 7.3 power stroke ?

T Thank you , I was trying to explain just this but I apparently hurt some feelings.

We have both silver line and cheapies in my shop . I guess if doesn't hurt as bad when someone ***** brake fluid into a cheap one and leaves it to corrode.

I realize this isn't 12volt but I just bought the new Milwaukee 18 volt for my business and so far it's a solid tool.

Trust me in the last 21 years as a contractor I have given plenty of courtesy estimates as I'm sure you have as well . I have enjoyed discussing this and merely offered firsthand experience. I mean no disrespect to anyone on here and have learned several things from members here.

HVACSD , I totally agree with you, I was just giving a different perspective. Anyone who has ran a tool truck should appreciate someone like you seen to be . Unfortunately all dealers have been at one time or another burned by someone who was going to be a big customer and ended up being a time...

To answer some comments . When I was running a tool truck I did sell to anyone with money, but I understand dealers who avoid nonprofessional types as they fear wasting time and time is a precious commodity when you are on the route.

PTU - I agree. We have our own shop to repair our trucks and equipment. We have a good SO dealer and buy from him .

They had good quality tools at fair prices in the late 90s thru 2001 when I was with them. Just didn't like the direction the management was taking them. Don't have any dealers in our area now.

Back in 1995 I had been a Mac dealer for 10 years and they had gotten into a mess moving manufacturing to the Stanley plant in Texas almost every thing hardline was backordered it seemed like forever. So I switched to Cornwell and I started 5 other dealers in my area. Then Cornwell started...

I knew someone who was killed by the white PVC blowing up, that was nearly 40 years ago and I still won't go in a shop with that in it.

That's the oiling holes . They should have a little plastic plug . Don't know where you could get them. Good luck!

There should be a plug in each end that you remove. Just a drop or two in each end. Over oiling has ruined a lot of electric motors.