my uncle has recently bought a 1979 john deere backhoe, and we discovered the orginal paint was yellow, but painted over in light blue, then repainted yellow. we think that it was once used in new york because of the light blue paint. he belives that new york constrution equipment is light blue, is that true?
lol no
i walk by construction sites all the time all i see is yellow
We left Sydney about 7am for the 1hr trip down the M5 to the Southern Highlands. The brand new Hino Ranger Pro 10 (GH1J) we were in moved along the highway smoothly until we hit âCutaway’ hill just south of Mittagong. We noted that in sixth gear we had dropped from 90kmph back to 62kmph by the time we were about three quarters of the way up. We were heading for Berrima Diesel Service to have a DPChip fitted to the Ranger and anticipated a good improvement from what we had been told about this device. Before long we were pulling into the driveway and being greeted by Andrew who was going to fit the device for us today.
The DPChip is a simple plug in device for EFI diesel vehicles which can improve power and torque by altering the engine management parameters to maximise efficiency. All engines come out of the factory set quite conservatively for a variety of reasons. A good example of this is evident in the Ranger Pro series with a variety of outputs from the same engine. The DPChip plugs in after the vehicle’s ECU (on the Ranger it required a small harness and a few wires connecting in so the DPChip could then plug in) and intercepts the signals being sent to the engine. It then modifies and enhances these signals, within safe tolerances, and sends them on their way to the engine, with power and torque being greatly improved. An added benefit is often a fuel saving with improved economy as gear changes become smoother and less often required. Andrew had the DPChip fitted up in about 35mins and we were ready for a test drive to fine tune it to the Ranger. A simple adjuster on the side of the module was used for adjustment. (Note: There is also facility for laptop adjustment in some models.)
Instantly we could notice the benefits as the truck pulled up the hill out of Berrima after rolling on at 1200 revs in 6th (Top)gear. There was definitely more power available and it felt a much smoother ride. The real test would be on Cutaway hill which we had used as a benchmark on the way in. After a few tweaks on the DPChip, Andrew was happy with the settings. We hit the hill at 90kmph in sixth gear again and the difference was substantial. By the same point at which we had to change down before (about ¾ the way up doing 62kmph) we were now still doing a comfortable 78kmph in top gear!
The Ranger definitely had more get up and go and was a real pleasure to drive on the run back to Sydney. Andrew was happy to tell us that we will probably get better consumption too and that any concerns we had of tweaking the engine were put to rest as he explained that the original engine management safety systems are left intact and operational with the DPChip ensuring safety and longevity of the engine.
I’m sure you’ll be impressed with the extra power this tiny plug-in box can give your vehicle. If you find hills a struggle or just feel your truck could do with a bit of extra get up and go then I’m sure you’ll find the DPChip a real benefit. They are available through various workshops and retail outlets throughout Australia for all EFI Diesel engines (cars, 4wd’s, trucks, light commercials, agricultural machinery, Construction Equipment and boats).
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A mountain bike is a moderately expensive purchase to make, with a lot of options to consider and the companies selling them don’t make it much easier. Here’s a guideline of what to keep in mind while you check out your new cycle.
Firstly - where are you going to be riding it? While most mountain bike advertising shows extreme sports aficionados bounding over logs, rocks and canyons to punk rock beats, the vast majority of mountain bikes, when ridden at all, are ridden on prepared trails. If this is going to be how you’re riding, you will want a bike that has got a moderately stiff frame, and a good shock absorber system.
If you plan on doing competitive off-road racing, you will want a bike with stiffer construction. The stiffer the frame, the more efficiently it transfers the power from your legs into the frame and into the rear wheel. You’ll also want to forego most of the extras - each one ads weight, and when you’re pedalling your bike up a hill, that extra weight adds up.
Most mountain bikes sold today have aluminium frames; aluminium is lighter than steel (about 40% lighter all told), and with aircraft grade and double butted tubing, at least as stiff. High end mountain bikes use carbon fibre frames, or other, more exotic materials to reduce weight and keep stiffness up.
There are specialist mountain bike designs out there, such as downhill models, and ruggedized versions. Neither of these are suitable to general purpose riding. For example, downhill racers are heavy tanks of a machine, and getting them to the top of the hill is something you do with a truck, and then ride them down from there. They are the cycling equivalent of downhill skis, and are just as specialised.
If you’re looking for “off-road touring”, we recommend bikes, like those made by Merlin, that are geared towards some stiffness, and general durability and maintainability. Most mountain bikers, as mentioned above, don’t ride as if they’re starring in a Mountain Dew ad; they’re ridden on trails to enjoy nature while getting some exercise and most importantly comfort.
Once you’ve got your bike, take the time to get it fitted properly to you - this means adjusting the seat height and the handlebars appropriately. The seat height is right if your knee is at a bit under a right angle when the pedals are parallel to the ground. The handlebars are set at the right height when there’s a 45 degree angle from your shoulder to your elbow. Most of the people who complain about back and hip pain from riding a bike are suffering because the bike wasn’t fitted to them properly.
Once you’ve got the basics down - a mountain bike that’s comfortable to use, and suits the kind of riding you’ll be doing, then it’s time to look at added features, like stabilization controls, shock absorbers, and other details. Like most sporting equipment, the more you get into the competitive aspect of things, the higher the price tends to climb.
Derek Rogers
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