Trailer rust and Diesel trucks.

[Peter]

I found a rust paint that really works well. It's called Pettit Rustlok (less $), and I use it on anything that is exposed outside.
It's not cheap, but it works. You've got to try it to believe it. Just don't get it on your hands ... it takes weeks to wear off! http://www.pettitpaint.com/fileshare/product_pds/1698006.pdf

The same (I think) paint is sold under the name Pettit Trailercoat (more $). I've used both, and can't see any difference except a bit in price.
http://www.pettitpaint.com/fileshare/product_pds/1698108.pdf

Ahh yes, Diesel trucks. Nothing like an earlier Cummins in-line six to get your pulse rate up ;-) Had one once, want another one.

http://www.relentlessdiesel.com/media/ISBstart.wav

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[n4lbl]

Thanks Peter. My nearly 320,000 mile old 4-Runner finally isn't up to our
needs any longer. In spite of working really well it's accommodations are
300,000 miles old and my head rings after a day spent driving.

Diesels used to be simple and reliable but they have become (hyperbole
warning) like 1973 autos with the very first anti-smog gear. So,,, I
think I'll get a 3/4 ton Ford with a gas engine. Diesels also command a
hefty premium. I don't like cars or trucks much so I won't really like
anything anyway.

 

[tim_klynn]

I hate to admit it, but the newer gas engines have as much or more power than my old diesel does and the fuel costs are less for them as well.
I've had pretty good luck with a paint called "Rust Bullet".
It's been on my trailer for 3 years now and doesn't need much touch up and has no peeling or blistering.
-tim________________________________
From: n4lbl alan.schulman@...
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:47 AM
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] Trailer rust and Diesel trucks.



Thanks Peter. My nearly 320,000 mile old 4-Runner finally isn't up to our
needs any longer. In spite of working really well it's accommodations are
300,000 miles old and my head rings after a day spent driving.

Diesels used to be simple and reliable but they have become (hyperbole
warning) like 1973 autos with the very first anti-smog gear. So,,, I
think I'll get a 3/4 ton Ford with a gas engine. Diesels also command a
hefty premium. I don't like cars or trucks much so I won't really like
anything anyway.

 

[johnadenney]

Just smiling at all you guys with trailers and trucks big enough to
pull a small planet! My old Landrover chugs along with a couple of
ton of vega behind it but it is no fun! I guess fuel is still
delightfully cheap on the other side of the Atlantic and your roads
are so much bigger!
I remember hiring a little Chevy PT Cruiser thing whilst on holiday
and losing it in the supermarket car park in Truckee. (near lake
Tahoe). All the other vehicles were immense - step ladders required
to get in them! It must be quite a culture shock to see the tiny
vehicles your poor cousins in the UK drive around in!

(jealous) John...

 

[dougpol1]

Back in the 1970's when the gas crunch was on. I having a machine shop
put a 383, I think it was Jimmy diesel in an International Harvester
Carry All van. We put a 5 speed transmission in it with a two speed
rear end. This engine replaced a really big six cylinder gasoline
engine. The Guy worked at the Newport news ship yard and he drove about
fifty miles to work everyday so he used the van as a jitney to haul
workers to work in. Everyone was amazed at the sound of the thing as It
had a straight exhaust pipe with no muffler. He ran the thing six
hundred thousand miles and we rebuilt the engine and tranni and he put
another700 thousand miles on it. We had a lot of people wanting us to
build them similar trucks and vans. The problem was nobody but him was
willing to spend five thousand dollars on a thousand dollar vehicle.
For him it payed off big time. So yes I like diesel trucks. My Vega
has the original Volvo single cylinder diesel in it. The local mechanic
keeps wanting me to replace it with a new one. It ought to be against
the law for engine mechanics to sell new engines. Mine is 35 years old
and runs like brand new. Unlike the new ones with their high speed
noise, vibrations, mine is quiet and when running flat out at a meager
1800 rpms it sounds more like a steam engine than a diesel. The great
thing is I am old as dirt and I can still hand crank it. If my batteries
go dead I am still not dead in the water. I almost like the engine
more than the boat . Doug

 

[n4lbl]

Doug:

I've got a Volvo MD-6A with a 1.91 reduction drive. It has a 13 x 10 3
blade propeller and I think I need less pitch. Do you know what propeller
you have? My Volvo is 10 HP at 2,400 RPM so you may have a different
engine.

thanx,,,

 

[dougpol1]

I am afraid I can't help much as I have the variable pitch combi drive
in my Vega. My engine is also MD6-A but according to the manual it is 10
horse at 2000 rpm. I never run it above 1800 so I am not likely getting
more than about 8 hp or less. At that speed it pushes the boat at about
4 to 41/2 knots. Except in tight places like coming in and out of the
marina. In a calm, I always motor sail with the main up so usually
get about 5 knots. Sorry I can't help you out
here. Doug