Mopar1973Man

Come on guys... I'm sure some of you are getting tired of all the Windows problems. Like dealing with virus issues, malware, ransomware, etc. I can pretty much promise that you will never have these issues with a Linux Operating System. I started with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS which was released in April, 2010 I'm currently running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS which was just released in April 2022. Did you know you could visit the Ubuntu Blueprint website? This website shows all the software and who maintains that software and allows you to interact with the designer with issues. Did you also know that all source code for all software is available to be downloaded and reviewed? This is why there are no security issues because there is too many eyes on the source code and they fix issues way faster than Microsoft or Apple. All software is free. Did you know that Ubuntu comes pre-loaded with Libre Office which is a Linux version of Microsoft Office and can work with all Microsoft Office files like Windows Word? Did you know all the software on my PC here at home I didn't pay for any software. I've got GIMP, which is a Linux version of Adobe Photoshop again completely free but works just like Photoshop. Even crazier yet. How about installing Virtual Box and running Windows inside of Linux? Yup, this can be done as well which makes Windows protected if you do not hook up to the internet. That way I can run things like ISSPro programming software for my ISSPro gauges on Linux. Or like doing a firmware update for Quadzilla you need Windows again. I've managed to update the firmware in my Quadzilla with Virtual Box Windows and it works flawlessly. Even stranger yet Linux has a program called WINE which actually stands for "Wine Is Not an Emulator" WINE is an interface that allows installing Windows software directly to a Linux PC. Now I will admit some look at Linux and ask about games... Well there is a way to play some of the popular games on Linux here is one site I found... https://www.protondb.com/explore

Wasn't cheap for a SLT at $32k for a the price. For a stripper I still love Beast and still rocking the highways.

Assuming standard power door locks.

Now this is really weird.

Yeah there is a lot of weird things about different series of trucks. Mine is weird for missing all hi-line options but power windows and door locks but manual seats. But clearly badged as a SLT truck but like a base model.

@JackSmith I see you liked my post, let me know if your feel like switching over. I'm more than happy to get you set up with a rock solid version of Linux.

Strange. I've got storage bin as well in Beast but Beast is a SLT but I do not have any Hi Line options. No trip computer, no heated seats, no key fob, no steering wheel stereo controls, etc.

Hey gang, I know a lot of you know that I'm a diesel technician as well a Computer Technician. If there is anyone that would like to have my services I'm more than willing to aid you in converting away from Microsoft Products and getting you set up with one of the many versions of Linux. For my PCs here at home I use Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux. Very stable and still after all these years no virus issues, no malware, etc. A clean system that isn't resource hungry like any Microsoft version. I would suggest any newbie that wishes to join the Linux family I would highly suggest Ubuntu Linux. Software is plentiful and external devices like Printers can be set up fairly easily. I recently did a conversion for some friends in Riggins, ID after a hacker had gained access to their bank account and their Windows PC. After the conversion of the software, they have been secure enough to open infected emails without a single worry of harm or attack. Why? Because Linux systems are built in a manner that will not execute any files that have been downloaded from the internet or email. The only thing you can do at that point is open the file as a text document in a non-executing fashion which now allows the person to see all the malware inside that email. Kind of a cool trick but protected from any harm to your PC. The beauty of any Linux setup I can make the system very secure so that no one can ever get into your PC. I'm so good at it I've actually locked out the Admin of my Mopar1973Man.Com and they cannot access my server even locally. Yup, she is nailed down tight. Then if you even need my assistance with you PC I never have to even visit your home or business. All I need is for you to tell me your IP address which you can go out to Google and ask "What is my IP address" and it will report it. Now the remote system (yours) would have to have my account on your PC as well as 1 piece of software which is... sudo apt-get install openssh-server Just need to open a terminal program and copy and paste this command. This will install the SSH Server on your PC. The only way I can log into your PC would be only if I have my credentials also on your PCs so this will take a bit of work between us to set up but I could manage everything about your PC remotely as I do with Mopar1973Man.Com which is located in Michigan and I'm in Idaho be here I am working on a server which as I checked is roughly 2,034 miles away. If anyone would like to ditch Microsoft products and all the virus and spyware junk for a secure environment I'm the guy that can do it. I've converted several local people from Microsoft Windows 10 or Microsoft Windows 11 and swapped them to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and everyone loves the system. Much faster, lighter on resources (memory, hard drive, and CPU), then never have to worry about hackers, malware, or virus problems ever again. Just to should how far you can go with Linux systems. I can bind my cellphone (Samsung - Android) to my PC at home someone sends me a text message I can respond on my PC and leave my cell phone on its charger in the bedroom. If the phone rings I can preview the phone call number on my PC and decide if I'm going to answer that or just text the person and tell them I'll call later on. Network wise I'm not bound to the rules that Microsoft uses which is very complex to network PCs together. Not to mention most Windows versions can't work with Linux file systems nor can they work directly with Android phones without BUYING software. Again another beauty to Linux is all software is FREE typically and never have to buy any software. Oh, another trick all Linux versions can work with either Windows PC or Apple PCs right out of the box. The funny part is neither Microsoft nor Apple can work directly with Linux. This is due to the closed source code of these two software. My PC was built way back in 2015 which is 8 years ago. Still running strong and still handling all the stuff I jammed into it. I started my Ubuntu Linux adventure back in 2010 with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx). Just for information value the Ubuntu version numbers the first two digits are the year of release and then the second two digits are the month of release which in this case is April (04) then LTS stands for Long Term Service. As you can see I've been in the Linux world for 13 years of experience and even been handling network designs and layouts being mapping my website back home and visa versa. Seriously if there are any of you out there that wish to break the chains of Microsoft Windows and have freedom on your PC please respond to this post I'll work with you on getting your PC converted over. Just for fun here is the entire Family Tree of Linux since its beginnings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions#/media/File:Linux_Distribution_Timeline.svg Sample of just the Ubuntu Family branch... There is more than one version of software, unlike Microsoft Windows.

There is the Elite article and the standard article as well.

Ummm... Look in the lower right of the post there is (Heart Icon) Then there is Thanks, HaHa, Confused, and Sad...

Well, I'm off the air for a short time due to my ban again. I'll be back on LTikTok Live on June 20...

I want to post up about the tachometer issues on these trucks. Thor my 2006 truck had an issue with the tachometer being wildly erratic tach either dropping super low or showing way high ready vs live data tool. This is due to the lead-free solder used on the circuit board on the back of the cluster. I know I got to get some photos of the cluster removal which is super easy and doesn't take very long. Once you get the dash trim pulled there are 4 screws holding the cluster in place. I will admit reaching the plugs on the back side are rather challenging but not impossible. Once unplugged the cluster can be removed from the truck. You'll notice there is a black plastic cover over the printed circuit board and lots of screws to remove. Once you do remove the rear cover you'll have access to the printed circuit board. I know you will not be able to see any real broken connections but the smaller like 18-legged chips are the ones you are going to heat and reflow the solder on. Make sure to have a good clean fine tipped soldering iron. Carefully you are going to heat each leg up one by one. When you finish doing one chip make sure to take your cellphone fire up the camera and place it on 3x zoom. This will allow you to double-check that you did NOT bridge any of the pins together and any chip legs. Once you are sure that there are no bridge soldered legs and all the chips are done... Double-check one more time with the camera and look super close at all of them. If there is a short it could fry your cluster and turn it into junk. So let me gear up and get photos done here so I can show how this all works. Here you go gang... Elite Article Free Article

Parts are slowly coming. I've got a steel fan blade and a fan shroud here. I'm waiting for the fan clutch to show up. Still need the second electric fan that goes on the driver side. I've also got a new tire for the front driver-side that has a broken belt.

Man I wish I could build something that big for a shop and have a 2 post inside with wood stove and lots of room.

Look like something is allowing the track to slip left to right and the lugs on the back of the track are chewed up pretty badly. Being the lugs are now tapered it will allow the lug to wedge over and slip off. What are the lugs of the other side look like without taking the track off? I have a feeling still there is a boogie wheel or idler wheel that has a bad bearing that is allowing the track to slip sideways. I just got done renting a mini-track hoe and used it to do the digging work here the same kind of track that is rubber. I know Jesse had one track pop off and he managed to get it back on and stay on since. I'm assuming that the only thing to keep that track in place is the lugs themselves in your case so if the lugs are damaged I would say its possibly the cause of popping off. As for why the lugs are chewed up is it because of the track being pulled hard inward or outward, by something like a bad idler or something is bent?

Thanks @JAG1 for the comments. I enjoyed your short stay. @Tractorman is a heck of a guy. Lot of ideas and theories.

Yup. I'm using Tiktok live to advertise my business and myself. Never know what might happen.

Hood is open and the filter is sitting on top of the passenger battery and 3 gallons of oil sitting on the floor in front of the truck. Never forgot to put the plug in, screw the filter on and 2.75 gallons of oil in the crankcase.

Ok Gang, It Monday and I'm going to make another run on the TikToI'm trying to hold to this time being it's not super late for the east coast members and also hopefully catch the west coast for some people. I'm aiming for about 1 to 2-hour runs of the live TikTok and keep the conversation going. I've been hitting maintenance items like fluid changes and basic repairs. Then hit on some tuning work as well in general speak. I'm also pointing TikTok members to the website for articles and and information. ADDON Here is one that I'm shocked is going to possibly happen. I've been doing the TikTok Live and ended up with a private conversation with a gent in St. Louis MO that wants to ship his truck to me to fix it up. I'm not sure what year the truck is yet or what is going to be needed for repair. So I've dropped him my number and I'm going to have a nice chat and find out what he is looking to have done.

Hey gang, I'm getting started on getting parts for @Honey Badger Jeep. I've got several issues to deal with from body rot where I have to replace floor pans on the passenger side. Then I've got to replace a front driver-side tire which has a broken belt in the tire. Then replace all the mechanical and electric fans that her previous relationship pull both out and wired in two small electric fans to solve an overheating issue. Change oil since the oil is thin and shot. I'm going to get this Jeep running well this year for backcountry adventures. When the job gets going I'm going to posting up photos soon. I've got to get the last job out of the shop and start prepping this jeep for the repairs like whiz wheel the floors and painting the rest of the rusted steel and welding in the floor pans. This Jeep is a rare find, to say the least, the body is a 2001 body but I'm finding that some other parts are actually 1997 for the frame, axles, and some engine stuff. This is a special edition Rock Crawler that they only made about 1,500 only. This Jeep came with factory 32-inch tires and I've double-checked and even the speedometer is right on the money. So this isn't a hack job where someone just mounted 32-inch tires and added fender flares. This is a factory OE setup. So this is going to be a fun project. More to come...

I missed last night completely. I went to Cascade ID to go pick Murrell mushrooms got home by 9 pm. Part of the was rescuing @Honey Badger cousin his 84 Ford Thunderbird ran out of gas and the battery was getting weak. Help him out in McCall ID and he made it home last night to Nampa ID. So yeah i was busy and productive.

I took a day with @Honey Badger and headed to Cascade ID to the four corners area to pick mushrooms. We did good in 4 hours picked about 9 pounds. Steak and mushrooms on the menu.

I got home a bit late but fired up on Tiktok for just at an hour. I had several guys I was talking with. Talking tuners, repairs and several different topics. Just after an hour I got banned again for hate speech. I appealled the ban and was reinstated. I'm going to attempt to try and be on the air every night I can just about 5pm. This way any members on the east side can join in. So keep an eye open for me. My account is @mopar1973man on Tiktok. Come join in on the live with me.

Intake and exhaust spec are typically 0.010 and 0.020 respectively. But if you look in the Dodge FSM you'll find and much wider range is allowed. For example exhaust I remember is 0.015 to 0.030 allowed and considered OK.