CatfishKev Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Well got the truck packed and hooked to the camper. Got the boys with me and heading up for my bison hunt. Mommas supposed to come tomorrow with the oldest daughter. Heading out of the valley up the steep incline we here a thud and all of the sudden no power...uggh you gotta be kidding me. Turbo gage drops to zero... limp up the hill to the flat at like 15mph. After a phone call and look over things we figure I blew my intercooler. Drive another hour and a half back to the valley to get one of two in the valley that I can pick up tonight. Pick up at autozone and start to work not realizing I'm right next to a 7 11. After the first encounter with a local undesirable I pack the boys back in the truck and head up to the happy valley walmart. Was really wanting to be up there at first light but hey that's how it goes. I'm just glad ot ain't something worse and that were not stuck in the middle of nowhere. At the very least I suppose it's a character building experience for my boys. Hopefully we can be back on the road in a couple hours. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Rough start is right...hopefully smooth sailing the rest of the way. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Well that could have been worse. I made the boys help and got it done relatively quick. Back on the road. Intercooler burst at the seem, new one was $800 gee wiz.. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Be safe up there bud, good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millhouse Report post Posted October 10, 2019 It will just add to the memories for you and the boys. Great job having them help, I like the step stool! Good luck on the hunt!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Sucks that it happened but that’s pretty cool to hear you got it knocked out. Those boys learned some stuff that night, not just how to change out an inter cooler in a Walmart parking lot, but that giving up when life gives you a little crap isn’t the answer. They learned to figure out what the problem is, how to fix it quick and keep on going. I’d say honestly 90% of the guys in here, myself included would have punted on a day or so of the trip and turned around and waited for the next day and headed up a couple days later. Kudos to you for pushing on and teaching your boys to do the same! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Getter Done! Have fun doing it though! Hope you had the boys bring .22's, squirrels are thick on the 'Bab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Rough start, but it is only getting better from here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Good Luck, safe travels the rest of the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted October 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, yotebuster said: Sucks that it happened but that’s pretty cool to hear you got it knocked out. Those boys learned some stuff that night, not just how to change out an inter cooler in a Walmart parking lot, but that giving up when life gives you a little crap isn’t the answer. They learned to figure out what the problem is, how to fix it quick and keep on going. +1 And they did it with smiles, good job, Dad. And good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 10, 2019 I spent a couple of hours in that exact Walmart parking lot a couple of years ago when the transmission on my dad's old 1995 GMC gave-out as I was heading out for a Utah deer hunt! 🤣 Was grateful it happened then as opposed to on highway 89 1/2 way between Flagstaff and Marble Canyon..... In my case there was no quick fix, and I ended-up having to rent a truck for the hunt. As mentioned, BIG kudos to you for getting right on it and pressing-on! A good story for the campfire down the road.... Good luck!!!! S. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted October 10, 2019 That sucks but at least you have the capability of fixing it yourself. Dam 6.0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted October 10, 2019 How many miles on the truck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted October 10, 2019 The good vibes are with you my friend. Without your help I wouldn’t of got it done and now it’s your turn! Thank you for everything! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted October 10, 2019 Best of Luck to you man, hope you have a hunt of a lifetime! You got the stink off, now go have some fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
