Yep, jerk bait, hair jig, 3.5″ paddle tail

Joe Jarl wrote:

My first thought was a used engine, but these had an issue with the rings that led to excessive oil consumption. This is the case with ours and I f’d up and let it go too long without checking the oil level. My fear is that we get a used engine with the same problem. What really bites is that Volvo was aware of the ring problem and had a program to repair, but you had to be getting your oil changes at a dealer and they would do an oil consumption test. Of course, they didn’t notify anybody of this and I didn’t find out about it until it was over.

You’re not the only one with this dilemma. I see it all the time with GM,Chrysler, and Honda engines too. Unfortunately going used is a gamble. Like you said, there’s a known issue with all of those engines. Good yards offer a warranty with labor coverage that can benefit you should your used engine have issues.
If you decide to look into a Volvo engine or a reman from elsewhere you should find out if the ring issue has been remedied on that engine or if you’re buying the same troubled design again. It would hurt even more to buy a new one and then still have an issue.
Either way, it’s likely you will still have a vehicle that you have to check the oil on constantly.
Sometimes it’s better to cut your losses and walk away from it. Without knowing your specific situation is hard to say what’s best for you.

Honestly our luck at my shop with reman engines has been terrible recently. I’ve gotten 1 from Iron Clad that was junk out of the crate and knocking like crazy, waited 2 months for a replacement. Just last week I installed a new 6.0 chev from Tri-Star and when doing the break in oil change found that they installed a damaged drain plug into damaged oil pan threads on my new engine. We had a Jasper with a misfire that ended up being incorrect valves installed in one cylinder.
The problem, LKQ Corp is monopilizing the industry , they own Jasper, Tri-Star, Ironclad, and many more automotive parts brands and suppliers.
As this happens quality control and pride go out the window.
My advice, get a used engine from a reputable yard (if you’re in the metro I can recommend a couple) or buy from Volvo if possible.

fins wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>FinnyDinDin wrote:</div>
I’ll be up north at the duck shack. Just my old man, the new pup and me this year. Looking forward to it.

Not rippin on you just asking in general why people say they are going up north? North of where? To the arctic circle? Just one of those things people say all the time that drives me nuts. Another good one is when the weather is crappy and someone asks did you order this weather?

Why does it matter? Why do you let people’s comments bother you so much?
Up north could mean different things for different people. Who cares?
Get a life.

Matt Moen wrote:

I’ve had great luck buying certified pre owned vehicles from dealerships. Private party car purchases have too many unknowns, even if you inspect them.

To each their own, but I’ve bought trucks, SUV’s, high performance cars and sedans as CPO and never once been burned.

You find a private party vehicle that works well mechanically but who’s to say the guy didn’t like to drive around with no pants on and now you’re using that seat covered in his ball sweat. Gross.

No ball sweat on dealership pre-owned cars?
You don’t want to know, ignorance is bliss.
That’s like worrying where the change in your pocket has been….. yuk.

Bucky, buying private party from someone you know is always best. Getting it inspected by someone you trust is a very good idea too.
I assumed you meant a used car lot. I haven’t ran into many of those worth buying from. Most are criminal at best.

buckybadger wrote:

If looking used, I’d avoid stealerships at all costs.

I actually recommend buying used from a dealership to my customers.
When it comes to used cars, they only keep and sell the good ones. The ones with issuesor damage go to auction, get purchased cheap, get a bandaid, and end up on a used car lot.
If it’s on a used car lot you can bet it’s has or had gremlins. Also used car lots fix issues as cheap as possible.
Though you may pay more a dealership, odds are that your getting a much better vehicle than from a used car lot.

It’s still up in the air for me. I’m packed and ready to head to Kab for walleye and crappie. I’m just not sure if the ice will be gone by then or not. As of now it’s still mostly frozen. Come on wind!

Cool seeing the Lynx. There’s more of them than they think up there.

That’s odd they’re still out deep. I’m not sure where you’re fishing but in the north metro up to the Mora area we’ve been getting them up shallow ( less than 5ft) for the last month. I was out a couple days after ice out and found lots of quality fish in 3-5ft of water.

fins wrote:

RAM’s stopped selling long ago and not because of some precautionary inspections. The numbers don’t lie but keep telling yourself they are the best. If they were they wouldn’t have the pathetic sales numbers they do. It’s a well known fact that their transmissions are one of their weaker of the weak links. That’s about all I got to say about that.

Back to the topic, what’s the service interval on these things? I have no clue what it is on any vehicle but I’ve been told by many it’s either something to do and keep up on or don’t do at all.

Every time you open your mouth, you further prove your ignorance.

bigcrappie wrote:

Watched some YouTube Videos yesterday and none of them had to remove any pipes. There was 2 screws that were hard to get to but they got them out with modifying an allyn wrench.

This

Still frozen but it’s starting to look rotten. I’m planning on going up next weekend. With the warm temps coming i think it’ll go out in time.

https://www.parkpointresort.com/dockcam.html

https://www.torquenews.com/1084/my-2024-chevy-silverado-rusting-through-frame-after-16k-miles-my-ram-100k-was-nowhere-near-bad

How this hasn’t become a recall by now, or better yet been remedied by GM is crazy to me. It’s been a known issue since 2011…

LabDaddy1 wrote:

Oh it’s all real

CaptainMusky wrote:

I have a feeling its going to be a bust again. There is a line forming/moving in from SW and if that doesnt skedaddle that will thwart any chance of strong storms. We will see.
I hope we dont see the hail/tornadoes, but rain would sure be nice.

I agree. Was supposed to start storming at 4am here. Now it says there’s just a 50% chance later today.

They all do, but GM has been a pack leader in unreliability dating back to the earliest 5.3 issues.

Ford and Ram are just ahead of GM and the latest 6.2 issue isn’t helping

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The earliest 5.3’s are some of the most reliable engines ever made regardless of brand

buckybadger wrote:

GM’s best platform was the 6.2, and now that’s got issues too.

Ford and Ram are all I will consider when I pick up my next truck

The 6.2 has been an issue since it’s inception. It’s never been and never will be “GM’s Best”
Maybe the most powerful, until it blows up.
GM has been on a down hill slide with their engines since 2007.

Well my 25 season was a quick one.
I got within about 150 yards of his roost and he came in on a string.

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biggill wrote:

Aaron’s point is that Gage is being made out to be the hero here and really shouldn’t be. Aaron shouldn’t be defending Brock’s actions but he is right that Gage isn’t the better person here.

I really don’t understand how this has gained so much attention. I watched about 3/4 of it and thought they were both dbags. Who cares?

Couldn’t agree more. They’re both morons.

Dang I missed out on this deal. Very generous of you Gim.

Congrats to the guys who are done already.
I went with a buddy and got him one last weekend.
I’m heading up north this weekend to go after my bird in the big woods. Lots of strutting and gobbling activity up there in the last few days so I’m hoping for a good hunt.

Crawdaddy-
I got checked by a CO on Aitkin County tax forfeit land a couple years ago.
I asked him what the rules are for the logging/ forest service road use. He told me that if it’s not gated or if the gate is open that is OK to drive on. His word of caution was that they’re mostly winter roads so they could be wet or blocked in by downed trees. With no turn around areas, one could get back in somewhere and reach a dead end and have no choice but to reverse back out potentially miles depending how far in you’ve gone.

Brad Dimond wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>gim wrote:</div>

7 1/2 shot won’t make much of an impression on a wolf at more than 15 feet if your shotgun is choked skeet/skeet.

I disagree. I bet it would make you think twice. No different for a wolf.
Even with a skeet choke bird shot will still hurt like hell out to 50 yards

Conibear traps aren’t that scary. Education goes a long way. They won’t kill a dog immediately. They can suffocate the dog if you don’t get it off on a timely manner. They’re easy to remove if you know how.
The main thing you need to do should your dog get caught is to stay calm. That will help the dog stay calm.
Carrying a 2ft length of 1/4″ rope can speed up the removal process.
If you have bird dogs and are concerned, do yourself a favor and go buy a 220 conibear. Spend time getting to know how it works and how to release the springs.

fins wrote:

Mom called, the meatloaf’s done

Doh good one! Can’t wait to get done with your mom so I can have some loaf.
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Wow you’re a piece of work. Why do you even log in? Just to prove to everyone how much of a d bag you are? Get lost.

Bearcat89 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Mike Schulz wrote:</div>
Yes, you can hunt turkeys from an elevated deer stand in Minnesota. It can be a good strategy, especially in fall, as it provides concealment and allows you to access food plots or travel routes where turkeys may be. However, remember that Minnesota DNR emphasizes safety guidelines for using elevated stands, including using a haul line for equipment, choosing a suitable tree, and being aware of physical limitations

found this for you

Thanks, my kid wants to sit in his deer stand tomorrow in hopes they walk the same trail they do almost every day. I told him sure thing, but then I seen orve say it was illegal. Had me question myself for a minute

It’s legal. The main reason most hunt from the ground is because turkey’s are wary of death from above. Their main predators are other birds. Your probably more likely to be spotted up in a tree than on the ground.

It’s amazing to me that you’ve gone that long without being checked. I get checked 3-4 times per year on average.
This past winter I was checked 3 times in 3 different areas of the state.
I’ve never had a negative experience.
I got checked on a lake in January, he showed up right when I happened to be doing very well for crappie and walleye. Guess who was in my holes when I went back a couple days later? Mr CO himself. I can’t blame him, I’d probably do the same thing if I was in his shoes.

My only concern with bow fisherman is killing native species.
Leave the Buffalo, Suckers, and Dogfish alone.
Kill every carp you can find.