Freightrain
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673 P fuel filter
Freightrain replied to jsa180's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I put a separator filter on the frame next to drivers tank. Easier to spin that on then deal with engine mounted canister. I still have engine canister but don't change it as often. -
Long Nose B ?
Freightrain replied to 41chevy's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Same red one that is in the original picture from Paul? That is the one I have seen a few times. -
285/300 hp Mack motors are bulletproof as is the 5 spd. Mack will pull down to 1100 rpm, so it drives differently then other big diesels, thus the 5 spd. Kinda slow driving and shifting, but reliable.
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I have always had Motorola phones. They make great communication devices so figured they would be good phones. They have for the most part. I get many years out of use from each of the phones I've had. 4-5 yrs before the batteries start not lasting all day. I used to replace the batteries myself but now the operating system just won't keep up with all the changes they make. Easier to just replace the phone.
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Bob, I buy my Motorola Droids for $150 from Amazon. I don't buy through Verizon, that is a ripoff. Same phone, 2023 version that they want $700+ over 2 yr contract. The more crap they put in these phones, the slower they are no matter what "G" they have.
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I know Verizon has flip phones now because friend has one. He can't use anything else. He was trying to use an old analog version until they finally sent him a new phone. I can text him information but he won't reply. My newest android kinda sucks. My older ones were better but maybe because it doesn't have all this crap to make it worse? Ya, autocorrect sucks!!! I'm fighting to just type this and have to say what I typed.
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I enjoy tinkering with my Cub cadets. Early 70s models. I want to build a loader for the 127 someday.
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Plus I know how to work on things without butchering them. Thus my wire harnesses are all nice and fully functional in all my vehicles.
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Actually the wagon has a alum cell my friend made for it, I installed an aftermarket sending unit for a Ford gauge so it reads properly in the stock dash. Since the cell is under the car I can't just see in the top, it also fills from the stock filler cap on the side of the car. If the cell was in the back of the car, I would have to have a panel made to divide it from the passenger compartment for fire safety. I didn't want to deal with that. The cell is narrow to clear the wheelie bars.
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Only heard of people having issues, but never dealt with it myself. Lucky??
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Yup, didn't think about the voltage regulator that typical cars have on the back of the dash. It could be dead and cause lack of reading. I suppose checking for voltage on lead to sending unit would be a good start. I think it is like 9v?
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Link to Holley website. You can download the instructions and how they come apart down towards bottom of page https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_pumps_regulators_and_filters/regulators/carbureted_regulators/parts/12-803
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Nothing to the regulator. Spring loaded diaphragm against a needle/seat. The nut on the top is jam nut, loosen and turn Allen wrench CW to increase pressure, CCW to lower pressure. Don't have to remove it unless you want to. Depends if you can reach it on the engine? I've learned to dread leaning over fenders anymore. Tilt hoods RULE! I was going to get wagon loaded in trailer yesterday but it was 38* at lunch and barely mid 40s in afternoon. Too freaking cold to work outside. Likely take Friday off since it will be near 70s. Suppose to go to test n tune with Buddy on Saturday. First time his car will be out in a couple years.
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And make sure the body is IN the house when the cops arrive. "They were running away from me when I shot them 9 times, officer".
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Usually grounding the sending unit wire should make the gauge show full. That is a good test to confirm the gauge even works. If it works and the new sending unit doesn't, then it is the incorrect resistance (or the tank isn't grounded well enough). May need it's own small wire coming off the sending unit mounting screws to the frame.
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LMAO...that would have been a good day to have a video of them rolling in the driveway and see nothing.....
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Friend had a 4070b Eagle. It was his last truck before getting out of trucking 25 yrs ago. We cleaned it up one Sat and took it out cruising on the strip. It was a big thing around here for quite awhile. 5 lanes for 20 miles and just packed with cool hot rods. By 2000 it really dwindled down to nothing. We had a big resurgence a couple years ago but it was short lived. Here is local truck for sale. I know the truck, he is member of committee for our local show. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3648276765483519/?ref=newsfeed
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Stopped at my local Vtwin shop and talked starter for my 07 Softail. I about choked when he said $400 for a new HD starter! It literally fits in the palm of your hand. He said they typically don't fail. Turned out it was a battery cable issue....whew.....$30 and it starts like new again. It had been cranking hard for a few years no matter how many amy batteries you hooked in parallel.
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OD, just take the sender and touch to your frame and then attach existing wire. Move the arm to full and empty and see if gauge reads correctly. Most gauges respond slowly so it may take a few seconds to see gauge move. There are a few variants of sending units that have different resistance to make gauge respond correctly. 90 ohm, 270 ohm, etc.
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https://i.postimg.cc/ZqjXGKzZ/who-me-d81acf1f50.jpg
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You could pull #1 plug, use some form of measuring stick to determine TDC and use that to mark the damper(or find the mark that should be pointing at damper). Then you know where to start. I have a timing light with variable timing so it is easy to set at any number you want just using the TDC mark. Seeing the truck won't see any heavy load, it likely could survive on a bit more advanced then stock. Not like you're in a race anyway.... 😆
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I don't always read it all either, just jump to the pictures. I had to go back up and see the phone number.
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Time to call the number listed in the post?
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Here is their website video https://youtu.be/BVqfsTwC3HM?si=QODYMgyPbaj21_NJ
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Wow, just shows how much information is getting passed around and having to figure out what is truth? From my knowledge, they do have harbor pilots to navigate large ships because not every captain is aware of every port it comes into. Plus the language barrier.
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