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Today's thought..
« on: March 27, 2017, 10:00:24 AM »
Ever notice on this site...There are those that ask questions and those that never need to.
Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.  Zechariah 14:1

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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2017, 10:23:53 AM »
yep
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2017, 01:50:17 PM »
what about those of us in between?

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Today's thought..
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2017, 07:06:38 PM »
what about those of us in between?

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Good question, not sure. Where do you rate yourself? 1 - 10.  I'm probably a 1.5. Lol
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2017, 08:56:24 PM »
ide say I'm a solid 6.5.

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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2017, 09:48:18 PM »
What's a 1 and what's a 10?
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2017, 09:49:23 PM »
ide say I'm a solid 6.5.

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6.5 is very good. I still hold to my belief that if any of us had a good shop, tools and time, we could be 10's. And i know, anybody can just replace parts. Its the correct diagnose and repair that counts.
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2017, 09:53:17 PM »
What's a 1 and what's a 10?
I guess a 1 would be changing the oil, filters and plugs. A 10 would be having the ability to diagnose and make a repair to ANY problem and almost never having to ask for help.
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2017, 10:05:07 PM »
I am probably a 8, weakest on automatic transmissions and electrical.  Shear repetition having so many over the years help.  Reading these forums educate greatly as well.  There are several on here that go above and beyond the call of duty with help.  I will be ever indebted to you!  I average 3 hours a day here.
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2017, 10:24:37 PM »
I am probably a 8, weakest on automatic transmissions and electrical.  Shear repetition having so many over the years help.  Reading these forums educate greatly as well.  There are several on here that go above and beyond the call of duty with help.  I will be ever indebted to you!  I average 3 hours a day here.
this feels like me also, however I'm much better with electrical than I used to be. Transmissions tho, not so much. I know enough to be dangerous.

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Today's thought..
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2017, 07:20:42 AM »
I guess i'm pobably a 4, like many, i can replace a lot of parts- given the tools and time. But diagnosing carb, engine and tranny problems and tough electrical problems, well, you know...my truck ends up in VZ's shop. Lol..
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2017, 01:21:53 PM »
I'm pretty wise on stuff but not too proud to ask for help on those occasions when I need it. Just take a look at my last post in my build thread. I believe if someone helps you the least you can do is to call others attention to said person for their assistance and express your gratitude.
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2017, 02:10:17 PM »
Huh...I never fully read your last update Eng.  I did skim it and laughed at the visitors you had!  I went back and low and behold...a shout-out!   :D

Anyways...glad to help!!!  We never can know everything, except if you have young kids, then they think you do!  I will have to look at those T370 marker lamps...we have several versions and I don't remember those.
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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2017, 03:57:16 PM »
Well stated engineer. We all know there are some 10's out there. And this site needs them. Good thing.
Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.  Zechariah 14:1

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Re: Today's thought..
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2017, 04:35:54 PM »
i think im mid range on that scale and it might be i underrate myself or the lack of confidence to do it right. ive pulled off some jobs and am very proud of myself and others like the injection pump on my cummins i "think" i put it back together right but its still not running so it off to a shop to do it right and it might not even bee the pump but idk.

and it blows me away when someone who i look at as a 9-10 ask a question. and to be fair it was something that he wasnt familiar or liked working on like electric, but his other skills are outstanding.
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