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

 

[BIG WOOD]

Dude its pretty damn bad and I don't ever remember that one idling that bad but thats been 3 years ago and my memory is terrible. Ima post a video hold on

If you're able to talk the wife into making a trip down here, I'll be glad to help get that thing updated

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Oh ik you will man. You're a stand up guy! Thanks for saying my ass from getting sucked into a project like that when I had a new family to focus on!

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Karma is still a biotch
Luckily I have the time and my new family life has settled in. I also have a good full time career or I'd be up shit creek without a paddle with this new project

 

[BIG WOOD]

Karma is still a biotch
Luckily I have the time and my new family life has settled in. I also have a good full time career or I'd be up shit creek without a paddle with this new project

That doesn't sound too bad. Let us know how it sounds when you get those parts replaced

 

[Austin Willoughby]

That doesn't sound too bad. Let us know how it sounds when you get those parts replaced

Yea well when it's running not bad but the idle sounds pretty crazy. I'll keep yall posted

 

[BIG WOOD]

and on my spare parts machine, I discovered this thing sitting in the silencer when I removed the blower a few weeks ago. There's no way it would've survived in one piece if it was sucked in through the blower. It had to be purposely put in there to do nothing but rattle. If the truck mount won't stop rattling, just go buy another one.

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You guys never replied to this comment on how this could've ended up in the silencer in one piece on my scrap machine I bought. Any thoughts?

 

[hogjowl]

I didn’t care
Can’t speak for everyone else

 

[Mikey P]

Has this unit made you any money yet?

 

[BIG WOOD]

Has this unit made you any money yet?

Yeah, it's been running perfect.

 

[FredC]

Yeah, it's been running perfect.

You sure? Is the exhaust glowing?

 

[BIG WOOD]

You sure? Is the exhaust glowing?

Smartass

Just a little glow on the headers on long jobs, but that's normal. It's no longer glowing all the way down to the CAT anymore. I'm really enjoying using this setup now

 

[Nomad74]

Smartass

Just a little glow on the headers on long jobs, but that's normal. It's no longer glowing all the way down to the CAT anymore. I'm really enjoying using this setup now

You really need to look into that before it's too late.

 

[hogjowl]

How much money do you need to make in the stock market before you finish restoring that junk truck in your yard?

 

[FredC]

How much money do you need to make in the stock market before you finish restoring that junk truck in your yard?

and the Jeep

 

[Nomad74]

Shut up

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Amazing what 1 bad wire will cause but it's running great now I just need to get my heat exchanger welded back from where the exhaust ports rusted through. Also for anyone looking these are the best price I've found on the oem wires that won't melt through.

GM-101450 SET, S/P WIRINGS - - Replacement Parts for Construction Equipment for Sale! Diagrams and Part Lists Available.

GCIRON.COM sells new OEM replacement parts for JLG, Gradall, SkyTrak, Lull, Partner, EDCO, IHI, MultiQuip, Target, GM, and Sullair.

www.gciron.com

In better news the heat exchanger on mine is in perfect condition just needs a little love lol.

 

[Nomad74]

Amazing what 1 bad wire will cause but it's running great now I just need to get my heat exchanger welded back from where the exhaust ports rusted through. Also for anyone looking these are the best price I've found on the oem wires that won't melt through.

GM-101450 SET, S/P WIRINGS - - Replacement Parts for Construction Equipment for Sale! Diagrams and Part Lists Available.

GCIRON.COM sells new OEM replacement parts for JLG, Gradall, SkyTrak, Lull, Partner, EDCO, IHI, MultiQuip, Target, GM, and Sullair.

www.gciron.com

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You’re making my PTSD come back from my Amtex days.

 

[Austin Willoughby]

You’re making my PTSD come back from my Amtex days.

No joke lol what happened with the amtex? Terrible machines btw

 

[Nomad74]

No joke lol what happened with the amtex? Terrible machines btw

Best to let sleeping dogs lay.

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Dang

 

[BIG WOOD]

No joke lol what happened with the amtex? Terrible machines btw

We felt the amtex curse around the same time

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Crazy

 

[Living The Dream]

We felt the amtex curse around the same time

I remember just starting out and I was hanging out on the other forum. All the hype was over Amtex and how awesome Ben was, but it wasn't soon after and that vibe changed real quick. Everyone's machines were melting down and having issues. I was very serious about buying one until the shit hit the fan.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Just an update on some part numbers for future use:

Original spark plug gm wires:
order direct from PSI 630-350-9400 part number Z101450 GM plug wires

replacement oil cap from PSI as well. part number 56109288 GM cap Clark

 

[hogjowl]

I remember just starting out and I was hanging out on the other forum. All the hype was over Amtex and how awesome Ben was, but it wasn't soon after and that vibe changed real quick. Everyone's machines were melting down and having issues. I was very serious about buying one until the shit hit the fan.

It’s tempting to talk bad about that board over that, but truth is, it’s happened here too.
Bulletin board hype is insidious.

 

[Mikey P]

It’s tempting to talk bad about that board over that, but truth is, it’s happened here too.
Bulletin board hype is insidious.

Vortex bile is soooo darn bitter.

 

[Living The Dream]

It’s tempting to talk bad about that board over that, but truth is, it’s happened here too.
Bulletin board hype is insidious.

I'm very grateful for the other board. I learned a lot over there from some great people. I still buy certain products there. I don't agree with some of the propaganda though.

I am however a prime candidate for eating up bulletin board hype, because I have a shop full of it.

 

[hogjowl]

Is that rather large guy named Todd still posting over there? I believe he is an Utah Mormon. I liked him.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Is that rather large guy named Todd still posting over there? I believe he is an Utah Mormon. I liked him.

I’m really disappointed that salesman Mikey can’t get him to participate over here

 

[hogjowl]

He’s Mormon, so he’s likely allergic to Mikey.