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  1. Coaldust

    Above Ground Storage Tank Rental

    Anyone rent AST’s for your site projects? Whats the going rate in your area? I’m seeing $1.00 to $2.00 dollars a gallon here. Or, is the tank included as part of your fuel contract? What’s your favorite size? Do you request key card or RFID fob access? Skid mounted or trailer mounted?
  2. Coaldust

    Power steering cooler delete

    I see a lot of the haul road fleets removing their power steering coolers to prevent over-cooling in the winter and never ending rock damage. Any of you Northern Canadians doing that on your Arctic line haul rigs?
  3. Coaldust

    Curious about IEEE 387 Class 1E backup power

    I know some of you guys come from the nuclear industry. My question; Is there an emission exemption for IEEE 387 Nuclear Class 1E diesel backup power? I could dive into it, but I don’t want to. Because I swear, I saw a picture of brand new Cat 3516C power plants being installed in a new...
  4. Coaldust

    Road Zipper

    The AKDOT&PF is resurfacing both Knik River bridge decks this season. They will move traffic to one bridge while the other bridge is fixed, totally messing up the only N/S route in the state. During a predicted record breaking tourista season. But, check this out! The first ever Road Zipper...
  5. Coaldust

    Favorite GPR software?

    Working on a pet project. What’s your favorite underground imaging software? I see Radan 7 is popular. Elmo Project? How about Geolitix? I want to image underground tanks and pipelines. Any input is appreciated.
  6. Coaldust

    The Feds arrived unannounced yesterday,…..

    Holy moly, Bois, The federalis from DOT PHMSA arrived at my office, unannounced yesterday. Demanding this and that. Random audit? Or, more sinister? They are still probing me. Good thing my documentation is good. I need to pepper my Angus. I’ll keep you in the loop.
  7. Coaldust

    Kenworth Composite Coolant Fitting Leak TIB#42-056

    Curse the plastic push-to-connect heater hose fittings that Kenworth used on multiple applications. Here is a link to the TSB and the updated parts. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10164378-0002.pdf I had a road call on Friday, way up the Parks Hwy. 4F and it snowed about 8” while...
  8. Coaldust

    Anyone familiar with UN T50 LPG ISO’s?

    Do we have anyone on the HEF that certifies these things or is familiar with testing them? Can anyone with an PHMSA “M” Number re-test them? And yes, I’ve had my nose in the rule book all day and my eyes are crossed. One of my customers is asking me.
  9. Coaldust

    When specing a new Tanker-PSA

    Have the dealer switch the rear-air suspension dual-leveling valve to a single. It’s not optimum to run a dual leveling valve because if one side fails, the load can shift, creating a surge condition that can push you off the road. Especially, going around a sweeping, off-camber corner. A...
  10. Coaldust

    Quick Hitachi EX200 ?

    Besides the missing data plate, is there any other place to locate the serial# on this clapped out beast?
  11. Coaldust

    Anyone flare a propane tank?

    I’m not a propane guy, even though I dabble in it. Anyone build a flare torch? I have a 2800 gallon MC331 cargo tank I need to empty to hydro test it. Show me your righteous flares!
  12. Coaldust

    Riddle me this you Link Belt/Sumioma experts.

    160 LX serial number K2J6 0872 Man# 16003-1608 Why does the service manual not provide the specs for the proportional valve pressure/amperage test? The boxes are blank. Triad couldn’t tell me either. What am I missing? My 130 LX book has the specs.
  13. Coaldust

    Anyone log in Magadan?

    Anyone have any good stories to tell about logging or mining in Magadan Russia back in the 90’s? Two Alaska dealers I worked for, NC Machinery and Pacific North Equipment, set up shop there for a short period. Much money exchanged hands. I was offered opportunities to go, but declined after...
  14. Coaldust

    Cat 3H1690 antique forged body timing tool.

    Anyone need a Caterpillar 3H1690 timing tool for your old tractor? I’m cleaning my tool box and I have never had a need for this, but maybe you do? I saved it from a dumpster about 35 years ago. I’ll trade you for some liquor or a cheeseburger.
  15. Coaldust

    Link Belt 130 question.

    Hello all, I haven’t been around the HEF much this summer. Summer in Alaska is a rush to get things done. Link Belt 130, serial number K1J2-6352. Approx 20,000 hrs. Machine is remote, have not put my hands on it, yet. Customer complaint is low hydraulic power, filters show metal and oil...
  16. Coaldust

    Burnt Kenworth T880

    Said I would share this story about a crispy T880 that I was recently involved with. Part 1 It was purchased as a dealer stock unit from Pape’ Kenworth. Then, it was upfitted by a number of entities, including myself, to pull tankers on the North Slope. Including the ability to perform...
  17. Coaldust

    Help identifying engine

    Normally don’t start threads. Need help identifying this engine. I think it’s a marine engine due to the close proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Some penetrating oil and hopefully I can get it to turn over.
  18. Coaldust

    2021 Lube Price Increases Announced

    Looks like most of the lube suppliers are announcing a 10-12% price increase for all lubricating oils and greases. My supplier sent an announcement today that stated this; “These pricing adjustments are attributable to continuous rising costs of base oils, additives, packaging, and...
  19. Coaldust

    New Komatsu Dealer in Alaska

    Its been interesting watching Komatsu Dealers come and go in Alaska. Howard Cooper, Pacific North Equipment and whatever PNE was before that, Wajax, Craig Taylor and now a different Canadian Co just set up shop in Anchorage. Have been seeing some shiny branded new pickups and service trucks...
  20. Coaldust

    C-19 job Friday

    I left the fuel distributor I was working for and struck out on my own in January. I got an interesting call for help from a friend that works in the health care industry. The portable digital X-ray cassette reader they are using in their Corona Virus emergency triage center wasn't working...
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