Forum: Welcome New Members
07-17-2017, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,190
Re: G'Day from Australia
Welcome to the forum! Always great to see new folks find their way here. One thing about trucks or any equipment, everyone has their own way of building and adding extras. So have fun and if you...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
07-02-2017, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Re: Hello, im a new driver...
Welcome to the forum, Joe. Sounds like you have a lot skills/interests that fit with this group. Congratulations on the job! First jobs are always exciting, so have a good time and hopefully it...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-19-2017, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 31,112
Re: Here Kitty Kitty...
Reg, I always enjoy the older machines, since that is what I grew up with. Really nice model.
Ken
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-17-2017, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 133
Views: 66,009
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Forum: Boats!
06-10-2017, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,853
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Forum: General Discussion
06-05-2017, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 16,156
Re: Yearly RC show, Indiana - NEW INDY
Wow, what an opportunity to have fun and promote the hobby! When final dates are chosen, consider that Cabin Fever Expo is January 12-14, 2018. Would not want to see folks having to choose between...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
06-05-2017, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Re: Why am I killing gearmotors
Interesting that you were breaking the teeth on final gear. In a spur gear setup, that is the gear producing the most torque, all concentrated on a single tooth. Planetary gearsets typically have...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
06-04-2017, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Re: Rock truck question
Down my way - Kentucky & southern Indiana - they are called rock knockers. To prevent tire punctures, some quarries use large chains instead. They are looped below the wheel, between the tires with...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-27-2017, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,729
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-24-2017, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,241
Re: Switch & Fuse in Battery Circuit ?
Lil Giants: Checked motor draw at hydraulic stall - it is 11A.
frizzen: Speed controller is rated at 60A.
So, a 20A fuse and switch should be okay for this?
Thanks for the help!
Ken
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Forum: Static Conversions
05-19-2017, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,492
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
05-16-2017, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,976
Re: eagle mach parts
Often when a cylinder is not consistent , it is air in the system. It can be trapped and cylinder needs to be purged. Or there can be a crack in a line or tank low on oil. If you saw no apparent...
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Forum: Construction News
05-11-2017, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,153
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-09-2017, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 133
Views: 66,009
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Forum: Mechanical tech
05-08-2017, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,931
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-07-2017, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,346
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
05-04-2017, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,496
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Forum: General Discussion
05-03-2017, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-02-2017, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,241
Switch & Fuse in Battery Circuit ?
I recently purchased a 4200XL ver 1.5 RC4WD excavator and someone recommended that I add an ON-OFF switch to isolate the battery (more convenient than unplugging all the time) and an in-line fuse for...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-30-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show 2017
Nate explained that at a previous event someone put them in the crumb rubber for others to find. He collected them and they ended up in his excavator. At least, that's how I remember it told to me....
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-30-2017, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show 2017
More pictures.
http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/sparkycuda/IMG_20170422_112143_zpsbrqeddhz.jpg (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/sparkycuda/media/IMG_20170422_112143_zpsbrqeddhz.jpg.html) ...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-30-2017, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show 2017
And still more Lebanon photos:
http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/sparkycuda/P4222580_zpsne6fiwn7.jpg (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/sparkycuda/media/P4222580_zpsne6fiwn7.jpg.html)...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-30-2017, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show 2017
More Lebanon photos:
http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/sparkycuda/P4202535_zpsnljmtf4q.jpg (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/sparkycuda/media/P4202535_zpsnljmtf4q.jpg.html)...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-30-2017, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show 2017
Pics from Lebanon event.
http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/sparkycuda/P4222578_zpso7otlahw.jpg (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/sparkycuda/media/P4222578_zpso7otlahw.jpg.html)...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-29-2017, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show 2017
Great to have met you, Bart. Really enjoyed the landscaping trailer - something not often modeled. Hope to see you again in future.
Take care.
Ken
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