Man what a good time is had when you have the right help. Yesterday my 7year old grandson and I followed the Hoot (& others) transmission fluid replacement procedure. New screw on filter and complete fluid swap (with that good helper starting the truck for me on request) we got the transmission completed, the engine oil with filter replaced, and the fuel filter replaced in less than 2 hours. It pays to have good help, from all sourses. 52K on the great white beast and she is ready to go again.

BTW, we spent the rest of the afternoon teaching the kid how to use a MIG welder. Bought him his own auto-darkening helmet and gloves. He has a pretty good start on laying some good beads now. Man, this is fun guy stuff!

The best part is you don't have to bribe him with beer. :) Four more inches of snow yesterday Mitch. 45 degrees today. Later! Frank

Frank, the best part was he would fetch me beer when asked!! 4" + 45* = sloppy days!