Forum: Construction Equipment
09-07-2010, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
I'm in trouble withe the wife, shot Hydraulic fluid all over the carpet.
But my real problem is my hoses seem to kink easy.
I was wondering if that is because I do not have fluid in them?
If I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
09-06-2010, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,965
Re: Liembach exc help
Thanks guys. I did find a hydraulic instruction sheet in German. When translated it explained the connections. It was a single page. I found it mixed in with a pile of loose papers that came with the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-06-2010, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Joe, Lou and others, Thanks for the information.
Some is lost in translation.
I did manage some time at the bench yesterday and today. I took apart the mono boom and thread the hydraulic line for...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-05-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Spent time Yesterday and today translating. I think I know what I need to do to move forward. However I need parts. T's and fellules and battery connector. Too bad because I had time to work this...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
09-04-2010, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,041
Re: My daily driver
Hey Nate always like to see your 1:1. Mine only sees sand on the beach once in a while. I put the 2" lift on this spring. Still have a wish list for it. But, my wifes truck went back in the shop to...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,080
Re: So what was everyone's first truck?
My first RC "Big Rig" was a Wedico Freightliner COE and container trailer.
I purchased it from a dealer in Jolly ole England.
I assembled it but had no way to charge the battery. Hobby shops just...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-03-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Did some tinkering last night. The drive motors are wired up. I started to work on the wireing for the Hydraulic pump and slew (I thinkthat is what its called, or turret) I needed to do some...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-02-2010, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Ed, First I tried Joe's suggestion of drilling out to 1/8. Apon re- assembly I still had binding. I determined it was the pads binding on each other. I bent each pad on one end up just a touch so...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-02-2010, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,996
Re: User Avatars?
I see I have an Avatar now. Not sure who is responsible?
But, I think I will keep it for now. That is until some born and bread Texan gets upset with this Yankee transplant and calls me out. My...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-02-2010, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
I did finish the tracks last night. Tediouse work. As the saying goes "Had I known then what I know now". I would have assembled the tracks differently, but done.
The pics I lost were of the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-31-2010, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Here are the rest of my buld pics. I guess a few were lost in my PC crash I guess.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/texasperry/Build32.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-30-2010, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
I am currently tearing down the tracks. I have opened the holes for the pins with 1/8 drill and I have had to bend each pad to get it to move free. One side down one to go.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-30-2010, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Here are the build pics I have so far. i had trouble loading the ones in still in my camera. maybe tomorrow.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/texasperry/Build07.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-30-2010, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Just thought of something I lost when my PC crashed.
which functions of the excavatoer to set to which stick.
What are most people using.
I had a friend who operated 1:1 and he always said...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-30-2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Sorry folks I screwed something up trying to upload new photos. Not sure what I did.
I said I was not good with the picture thing.
I will try again. when I get some time this week.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2010, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Ok I think I figured it out. Thanks for fixing my post fhhhstix. Photo bucket has changed a bit since last time I posted.
So this is from my original assembly. I have been taking it apart becasue...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2010, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Scott, How true. Number are easy to translate. I do wish there was better pictures. So many times I put something together only to find I had to take it back apart becasue I missed a step that did...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-29-2010, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,965
Re: Liembach exc help
I get motivated then demotivated with not having parts or easy an resource for parts. Being in any hobby in this area of the country stinks. No hobby shops of any value anyplace close. I am forced to...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
08-29-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,860
Re: Hi from central Indiana
I chuckle, For years I have said the reason I do not have children is I'm selfish and don't want to share my toys. While working mylast job I had money and not time. Now that we made this move to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-28-2010, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Perry's Leimbach Build
Here is my attemp to post from Photo bucket.
Sorry image I screwed up my pic in photo bucket. Not sure what I did.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-28-2010, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,965
Re: Liembach exc help
Thanks. I will wait for Rics reply. I am sure he is playing catch up and I have enough to keep me busy.
I need to figure out how to add pictures. That is next up.
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
08-28-2010, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,365
Decals
I saw in some of the pics lots of corporate logos on trailers. Like Budwieser, Wal-Mart etc.
Are these pressure sensative, or water decals?
What are some sources for them?
The look to be too pig...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-28-2010, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 12,456
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-27-2010, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,965
Re: Liembach exc help
I just thought of another question. The plug that comes with the Liembach machine. Is that standard plug or should I plan on replacing the one on the wire harness and Battery.
I sure miss having a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-27-2010, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,965
Re: Liembach exc help
Scott, do you go direct to Liembach or through Ric? I had sent Ric a note but I would not expect to here from him soon. My boss just booked up my weekend. I hope to get some time on the bench on...
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