BlueLine Thermalwave2 summer/fall project

[BIG WOOD]

I’m taking it to the forklift later this week to move it. Rubber mats underneath are getting pulled up.

The waste tank was behind it but I think I’m gonna move it to the left side of the machine for better mounting space and ease of access to the rear and right side of the machine.

The van needs a power steering fluid reservoir, a tuneup, and a new rear door

As for the tm, the water pump needs tlc, and the 185f thermal relief valve needs replaced. . Once I get it completed, we’ll see what other issues it might have

 

[Nomad74]

The only ones that came up on the computer weren’t in stock. So I went through each one they had on the shelf and found this 192f I’ll hook it up tomorrow and see how well it works

It seated perfectly in the groove

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Now all you gotta do is install it correctly. Many times people install those upside-down.

 

[Cleanworks]

Now all you gotta do is install it correctly. Many times people install those upside-down.

50/50 chance of that in Georgia.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Now all you gotta do is install it correctly. Many times people install those upside-down.

I probably would’ve installed it incorrectly if there wasn’t a picture in the manual because it’s been over 25years since I swapped out a thermostat on my ‘78scottsdale pickup truck

 

[BIG WOOD]

The thermostat is holding great and after about 2hrs of testing, it's ready to go to work. It's been exactly one year since this project started with me working off and on with it.

OH, and I bought a parts machine also

 

[BIG WOOD]

Junky parts machine to be stripped down and stored for when all parts are not made anymore

 

[Nate The Great]

She's a beaut, Clark!

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

It's been exactly one year since this project started with me working off and on with it.

It's about time you are done with it... My grandma could have gotten it done quicker...

 

[BIG WOOD]

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It's about time you are done with it... My grandma could have gotten it done quicker...

I should've bought you a plane ticket and a hotel room for a week to do your magic on it

 

[Nate The Great]

I should've bought you a plane ticket and a hotel room for a week to do your magic on it

@Justin Legend Brands told me he'd only need half a day............

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

@Justin Legend Brands told me he'd only need half a day............

Sapphire Scientific 370ss heat issues

I'm having heat issues with a used 370ss I recently purchased. I have no prior experience with a truck mount before. When started cold and put a funnel in vac hose the machine heats up just fine. At around 235-240° the bimba valve goes to non heated position and doesn't open back up. If you...

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[BIG WOOD]

I'm stripping off the parts on this spare machine and found some info for the front control valve on this model and where to purchase it. It looks like a hard to find item online. They hid the part numbers good when it's installed on the machine

Brass Integral Bonnet Needle Valve, 1.80 Cv, 1/2 in. FNPT, Regulating Stem | Integral-Bonnet Needle Valves, O, 1, 18, 20, 26, D and 4RP Series | Needle and Metering Valves | Valves | All Products | Swagelok

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[Lee Stockwell]

Bane used to grind off identifying tags and numbers.

 

[KevinD]

Bane used to grind off identifying tags and numbers.

Hydramaster also use to do this back in my Hydracat days.

 

[hogjowl]

They probably still do

 

[BIG WOOD]

Finally changed the blower belts today because the ones that came with this machine were stretched to the max

The heat maintained so much better. I had no clue it was slowing down the rpm of my vacuum blower

 

[Mike J]

Been running for years WITHOUT all this. No employees has its advantages. Impressive on the quality 18 years ago. At one time I had the blue covers powder coated for big bucks, now they not even on the truck. That was a bad ass wand too. I ruined it hurricane sandy no glide on concrete. (Sacraficed it over the quad)


Third hour meter now



The CDS is in the garage.



Seat covers on since Day 1. Just paid her off. I want another BEAST

 

[BIG WOOD]

Hey guys, when this tm is under load 14hg. It starts to make a louder noise at the blower

Listen to the difference in sound right before and right after I pull the vac hose

Any suggestions?

 

[BIG WOOD]

This machine was neglected very bad before I bought it. I’m assuming it wasn’t greased properly. Is that a bearing showing early symptoms of failure?

 

[FredC]

I've had that problem. Usually only hear it when I don't park in the driveway and leave ruts in the yard. Have you tried not doing that?

 

[KevinD]

Sounds like air leaking somewhere to me.

 

[hogjowl]

I've had that problem. Usually only hear it when I don't park in the driveway and leave ruts in the yard. Have you tried not doing that?

What causes him to have so much difficulty with parking?

 

[FredC]

What causes him to have so much difficulty with parking?

baffling...

can you imagine what it must have been like when he was pulling the trailer....

 

[BIG WOOD]

nah, people just moved in and the moving truck dug that rut out

 

[BIG WOOD]

I forgot to show you this also

 

[FredC]

I forgot to show you this also

So wait...you said to yourself "that big ass muddy rut looks like the perfect place to line up and drag my hoses"

 

[BIG WOOD]

So wait...you said to yourself "that big ass muddy rut looks like the perfect place to line up and drag my hoses"

I agree, I was a dumbass doing that.

 

[Nomad74]

baffling...

can you imagine what it must have been like when he was pulling the trailer....

 

[Trip Moses]

Hey guys, when this tm is under load 14hg. It starts to make a louder noise at the blower

Listen to the difference in sound right before and right after I pull the vac hose

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You could stick to the trash truck thingy

 

[BIG WOOD]

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My second year in business. Old man was legally blind and he pulled out right in front of me and got t-boned.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Truckmount yes. I'm really concerned about the box/van. It's a P.o.S. and I'm wondering when I need to stop dumping money in it

Just spent another $800 on replacing the A/C unit and inspecting the exhaust for any leaks due to the smell of it in the cab.

Smoke test came out negative with no leaks besides the condensation holes made to leak

As for the smell, valve cover gaskets need replaced. I'm smelling burned oil. Hopefully that'll be the last thing needed in the next 35-50k miles to give my wallet a chance to rest