The finger story- short version- I do industrial/heavy commercial mechanical work (heating/cooling/industrial process piping). I was working at a hospital on a large air handler and was moving belts by hand on a large fan (fan wheel was steel and about 6-700lbs with a 75hp electric motor). Being 21 and oblivious, my hand ran through the worn-razor-sharp motor pulley while checking motor bearings and got the end knuckles of 3 fingers. Wrapped the hand in my over shirt and walked down to the ER. Luckily, they were mostly saved and didn’t suffer any problems long term with the hand. But, my nickname was born that day. I’m 36 now and still am known by everyone as three finger Dan. It sucks it happened, but has shaped how I view paying attention/doing things safely.
Back to the suburban though, I filled it with 10 gallons of 93 ethanol free premium and will see how it does. It was pretty much empty, which isn’t a good thing as moisture and rust is probably in the tank. We’ll see how it does, but I see a new tank in it’s future.
I’m about to start a thread in the other forum you mentioned. Bought a parts truck today with 3/4 ton axles, so I have some plans.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
