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Semi truck Driver Tackles Historic South Carolina Flooding (title shortened)
the Blaze ^ | 10/5/2015 | Liz Klimas

Posted on 10/05/2015 1:37:10 PM PDT by Cowman

Video at link

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/10/05/what-in-the-world-witnesses-watch-in-awe-as-semitruck-driver-tackles-historic-south-carolina-flooding/


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor
KEYWORDS: amphibious; flooding; southernpride; trucks
Could this be a secret government Schwimwagen prototype?
1 posted on 10/05/2015 1:37:10 PM PDT by Cowman
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To: Cowman

Here’s the youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=123&v=Xl2rCWGgyog


2 posted on 10/05/2015 1:42:38 PM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: kingu

LIKE A BOSS!


3 posted on 10/05/2015 1:49:44 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Cowman

bfl


4 posted on 10/05/2015 1:54:19 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (Diversity is Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sharing the same jail cell.)
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To: Cowman

Obviously a company driver and not an owner operator. That tractor now needs both differential and transmission fluids drained and replaced immediately, as well as all of the trailer axles.

All drive components (u-joints) and suspension linkages are also compromised.

What a d bag.


5 posted on 10/05/2015 2:29:25 PM PDT by datura
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To: datura
All drive components (u-joints) and suspension linkages are also compromised.

Yeah, I think I noticed a bit of white smoke coming out of the stack as well. — Fortunately, it looks like the box itself was not submerged so the cargo should be OK.

6 posted on 10/05/2015 3:29:03 PM PDT by Cowman (As Jerry Williams used to say --- When comes the revolution....)
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To: datura; Cowman

Agreed. D bag is right.

Even if power divider, rear end, transmission have extended vent tubing, the water level was above those.

Steer axle and trailer hubs would be filled with water unless they were grease-packed (sealed hubcap) and not oil bath. But not many of those on newer equipment now days. Appears to be 05 to ‘11 IHC tractor? Not sure.

Betting smoke is because of excessive crankcase pressure from blow-by tube being submerged. (Depending on which engine they are running) The majority of smoke did not emit until the final approach of his run.

Driveline probably okay if non-greaseable seal u-joint installed. If not, even geaseable u-joint seals prevent water intrusion, but need lubed soon none the less.

Again, you guys are correct. Dumb, Dumb move on this drivers part!


7 posted on 10/05/2015 4:03:24 PM PDT by MountainDad (Support your local Militia)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
As we say in the Railroad Industry... Interstate Commerce is at stake!

Hammer down, driver.

8 posted on 10/05/2015 4:51:30 PM PDT by Rodamala
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To: Rodamala

Looks like you and I are outnumbered on this one! :)


9 posted on 10/05/2015 5:57:58 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: MountainDad

I’d just like to know where the cops were when he decided to drive on a closed road. I know I’d get all kinds of smacked around if I even try to stretch out getting my inspection sticker renewed by a week or so.

This guy wants to be a warm climate ice road trucker and just motors along without trouble.


10 posted on 10/05/2015 7:04:02 PM PDT by Cowman (As Jerry Williams used to say --- When comes the revolution....)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Why am I envisioning a pack of old farts standing behind the cameraman at Kittyhawk in 1903 with arms folded carrying on and on amongst themselves about how if mankind were supposed to fly God would have given us wings?

Just put that hammer down and give it hell.

11 posted on 10/05/2015 7:46:05 PM PDT by Rodamala
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