Just got a phone call from Ed and he is sitting on the side of the road about 5 miles from home, waiting for a wrecker. He is just about 99.99% sure that his VP-44 is toast. I think he said he had the Comp on level 3x5 and left a stoplight,,,, Not romping on it,,,,, the tach climbed to 2000 and then "THE BEAST" died.
He will be online as soon as he gets the truck home. He's gonna need to start shopping for a VP-44.

 

That stinks.....I'm sure we will get the low-down from him shortly.

 

I think he did pretty good, considering it's a 99, and they usually go pretty quickly after piercing the wire.


phox

 

That just sucks.

Good luck Ed.


Rich

 

time for the hot rod pump!! The extra bump in power is worth the $500 anyway.

 

Sorry to hear about the misfortunes of others...

Well Shovelhead... Time to build it right this time...

Oh Rattlin'... It only called a wrecker when the is a wreck... Shovelhead is only broke down... Then its a tow truck...

 

I guess he can visit THIS thread when he gets home.

Or, maybe THIS one is more appropriate?

D'oh!

Everyone gets their turn, stinks when it leaves you stranded though. At least he's in good weather, it should be around 50 degrees right about now.

 

Man That Sux...Sorry Ed...

 

Being stuck on the road really sucks. At least he's not far from home or civilization. I tend to find the BFE areas with no cell service to breakdown in.



Keep us posted Ed.

Scotty

 

okay, another newbie question...what is VP44 and what causes them to start failing and do I need to worry with my new 06? Everytime I learn something...you guys raise the bar higher for me again....

 

Vp44 - https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1

 

I'm Baaaaack. :
(About 83,000 miles on the pump)
As Dennis said, pulled away from a light accelerating (about 3/4 throttle) truck just nosed over like somebody turned off a light switch.
Crossed 3 lanes of traffic coasting (engine seemed to be barely idling as I still had steering) to pull off on an exit ramp.
Turns over fine, will not even cough like it wants to start.
Looks like Wifey's Landcruiser will be the vehicle of choice for a few days.......
On the bright side (if there can be one......)
The weather was in the 50s and clear, traffic was far enough behind that the "3 lane dive" was performed safely, the steering seemed to be assisted until I got over to the curb.
The Tow truck was an International Roll-back (Thank goodness NOT a Ford)
And most of all ....Wifey wasn't too ticked off.
(she even brought me a thermos of coffee)

NOW, to go shopping for a VP.

Thanks for all the kind sympathy.
It is definately appreciated.

Ed 'Shovelhead' Anderson
I pierced the wire, I toasted the pump.
I Am My Own Warranty Station.

 

Well good thing your home....Dont take too long to get her back on the road

 

Geeeeez. I thought Shovel died or something.

Actually, I was thinking of applying for the "open" Admin job.

 

Only in some folks dreams...............