I hope your problem is figured out!

Chrissy

I would say its drawing air , as you changed the filter that is the first thing to look at. Had that happen on an old school Land Rover, O ring did not go in seat properly.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2025, 05:17:45 PMI hope your problem is figured out!

Chrissy

Thanks Chrissy, Yea I tried all of that and replaced the fuel pump with a new one. 

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Quote from: davina61 on February 09, 2025, 03:38:52 AMI would say its drawing air , as you changed the filter that is the first thing to look at. Had that happen on an old school Land Rover, O ring did not go in seat properly.

The filter has an air bleeder on it which I have checked. Even cracked the fuel line by the injector pump to see if any air came out, all negative. I guess I will try blowing the lines out. They do run fuel out, but with enough force?

I had similar problem with my snowblower.  It would run for a few minutes, then die!
It turned out to be the fuel cap!  It had a little aluminum disk that broke off after twenty years of use.  I bought a new gas cap and it now runs just fine.  The aluminum disk allowed for venting air into the system.  Diesel is similar and needs proper venting.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2025, 07:24:37 AMGina,

That all sounds positive except for the expenses.  Did you replace all the brakes on all four wheels?  It is good that you can make the repairs.

Chrissy

Only did the fronts this time. I think its the 4th set on this truck.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2025, 07:24:37 AMHow does a backhoe work with firewood?  Does it carry it to your splitter?  Or is there a splitter attached to the backhoe? 

Chrissy.

When I drop a tree I use the hoe to lift the tree up. Makes cutting easier and I don't have to worry about cutting into the ground. Then use the loader to carry the wood back to the boiler. Large pieces can be rolled into the bucket rather than trying to pick them up. I also have a hitch welded on the bucket to pull the splitter with, of course I must drive backwards.

Spent a few days in Florida last week. My wife's sister got married. Drove down and back from NJ. It was so nice to leave the ice and snow for a few days. Mid 80s every day. Came home Sunday to 8 Monday morning. Spent the week playing catch up at the business and trying to get warm the rest of the time. It felt nice wearing shorts and summer dresses albeit if only for a few days. Was able to buy a new hat that I like. (my new avatar Pic).

Quote from: Gina P on February 22, 2025, 07:58:42 AMSpent a few days in Florida last week. My wife's sister got married. Drove down and back from NJ. It was so nice to leave the ice and snow for a few days. Mid 80s every day. Came home Sunday to 8 Monday morning. Spent the week playing catch up at the business and trying to get warm the rest of the time. It felt nice wearing shorts and summer dresses albeit if only for a few days. Was able to buy a new hat that I like. (my new avatar Pic).

Gina,

That sounds very nice.

Chrissy

I am digging the hat!

My prospecting hat is similar, but with a wider brim that lies parallel to the ground. It is just for sun protection, but yours is clearly fashionable. I love it!

Quote from: Gina P on February 22, 2025, 07:58:42 AMSpent a few days in Florida last week. My wife's sister got married. Drove down and back from NJ. It was so nice to leave the ice and snow for a few days. Mid 80s every day. Came home Sunday to 8 Monday morning. Spent the week playing catch up at the business and trying to get warm the rest of the time. It felt nice wearing shorts and summer dresses albeit if only for a few days. Was able to buy a new hat that I like. (my new avatar Pic).

You are looking good Gina!  Neat hat!

Chrissy

Nice titfer my dear, good you had some relaxing time away.

Finally, I got the backhoe fixed. New fuel filter... didn't fix it. New fuel pump... didn't fix it. Blew out the lines... Didn't fix it. Had a small drip on one of the lines, fixed that....didn't fix it.
  Here is the kicker. The return line/check valve had an obstruction. Blew that out.. FIXED! Yay, woo hoo. finally.

Quote from: Gina P on February 22, 2025, 03:11:36 PMFinally, I got the backhoe fixed. New fuel filter... didn't fix it. New fuel pump... didn't fix it. Blew out the lines... Didn't fix it. Had a small drip on one of the lines, fixed that....didn't fix it.
  Here is the kicker. The return line/check valve had an obstruction. Blew that out.. FIXED! Yay, woo hoo. finally.

Gina,

I am glad you got that fixed.

Chrissy

At last, pesky thing !! I got the back brakes working on the hot rod with a new master cylinder at last.

Quote from: davina61 on February 23, 2025, 03:31:29 AMAt last, pesky thing !! I got the back brakes working on the hot rod with a new master cylinder at last.

Excellent!

Took a trip to West Virginia to look at some property. 3rd trip there to look at property. This one had nice land but the house needed a total rehab. To tell you the truth the thought of moving scares me to no end. I have lived my whole life within 30miles. To move excites me and terrifies me at the same time. To live here I deal with my demons and reminders of an abusive childhood. I have security here with a decent income from my business. To move, I would retire and have to live on savings. The area I live in is trans friendly, mostly. West Virginia, who knows? 

Then the universe is telling you to stay put!

Quote from: Gina P on February 28, 2025, 08:19:01 AMWest Virginia, who knows? 

Why there, then?

I know the feeling of excitement and dread of moving. In the military, I had no choice of where I would live. But now, I choose carefully. Before moving to South Dakota, I did a lot of research on unemployment, crime, cost of living, etc. That gave me my top three choices, and I moved to South Dakota.

Now, the political climate has changed, and so have my priorities. Now, I look at the cost of living, crime rate, trans friendliness and protection laws, and available medical care. My first thought was Minnesota because it is the nearest and easy to get to. My income has changed recently, so now I can afford to move farthe to find a better situation. I am tired of the sub-zero winters of the Midwest. I am now focused on southern Colorado.

I was just wondering that if you could move anywhere, why move somewhere that could be hostile or even dangerous?

Quote from: Gina P on February 28, 2025, 08:19:01 AMTook a trip to West Virginia to look at some property. 3rd trip there to look at property. This one had nice land but the house needed a total rehab. To tell you the truth the thought of moving scares me to no end. I have lived my whole life within 30miles. To move excites me and terrifies me at the same time. To live here I deal with my demons and reminders of an abusive childhood. I have security here with a decent income from my business. To move, I would retire and have to live on savings. The area I live in is trans friendly, mostly. West Virginia, who knows?

It seems, based on what you said, that it is better financially and for your safety to stay where you are at.

West Virginia has some of the lowest taxes in the country. Places we looked at were between $500-1000 per year. Here in NJ i'm paying around $8k. Most of the properties have free natural gas. Two big plus's. Winters are mild and have 4 seasons. I hate living where I do. I feel like Jenny in the Forest Gump movie, where she starts throwing rocks at here childhood home. I am reminded of a turbulent past everyday I live here.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2025, 09:28:20 AMIt seems, based on what you said, that it is better financially and for your safety to stay where you are at.