Bucket Truck guy
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A friend had a two story log house. He had a bucket truck so he could maintain it. When he sold his house, he was going to give the truck to the buyer. Found out buyer didn't want it. So, he gave it to me. First, I had to replace brake master cylinder. Twice. First one popped a hole in the rubber inside the master. With this truck, there is a hydraulic control to lock the brakes. You have to pump the pedal five times, as a safety measure to operate the bucket. If you pump too hard, it turns the lip on the rubber. Then, I had to have the main cylinder in the hoist repaired. Too heavy and dangerous for me to mess with. $1,000. Then had to replace the flex lines on the brakes. Right front was crimped and truck pulled to left. Someone wasn't careful when doing brake work. Let it hang from hose. Next, the extension cylinder on the hoist started leaking. Another $1,000. So my wife corrects me when I brag about my free bucket truck. 6.5 diesel, dual rear end, 3500HD. 1994. Now, clutch is giving me grief. Acts like it is not disengaged when pressed to the floor. Either pilot bearing, throw out fork or something. The problem is intermittent. But I'm going to have to drop the trans to see. Oh, and solenoid clicks, but starter doesn't move intermittently. I hate when that happens. Either break, or work dammit.