Freightrain

Ummm, well, what color is that green leaker you own????????? Don't come to Barberton, Ohio. They have a PURPLE one. Ya, that is the school colors so they got a pumper in that color. The station is about 3 blocks from my work. I pass it every day.

Is this where they came up with: "the stars are aligned"? LOL!!! Really nice work! That stack elbow looks like it's been patched up a few times?

It's like watching the videos from Russia and the like. Scary what some drivers do. I think most are really that clueless.

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Is that even something that they would offer parts for(today)? Or do they consider it expendable and just replace the whole leg? What part needs replaced? Shafts, gears, bushings?

The bell looked pretty original to the motor, at least paint wise. I installed the flywheel and indicated it in and it was dead on so it was not just thrown on there. Being a Fire truck engine what would the typical transmission be? Still the same 5 spd as an R model with dual disc clutch? Though the flywheel bolts were oversized so it makes you wonder what the real back story is to this motor?

LOL!!!!! Now that's funny. Yes, it can be a "undetermined" amount of effort to steer depending on the situation. I'll keep mine though. Just my .02.

If you use your bellhousing then it will bolt right up. If you try to use the twin disc-like from a 5-6 speed(deep) bellhousing it might not. Be much easier to use your quad. All depends on what 237 you find. Mine was lucky and had single disc bellhousing. Most won't and you will have to indicate and redrill the dowel pins to fit your bellhousing. See the bellhousing? It has lower right starter and was for single clutch. It supposedly came from a firetruck, with how the oil dipstick was aimed I would guess it was a CF(cabover). It's for access from the rear, not the front like an R Model would be.

Air pressure switch. Likely for the low air light on the dash. By the markings it comes on at 60 psi which is about right.

Nice work!

I noticed the missing battery box also, unless someone put it on the drivers side for some reason. The tank just looks a bit small for air start. Guess they thing 30 gal is enough. Most are twice that length. But nothing bigger would fit.

Small round doesnt look big enough for air start but maybe it is? Maybe wet line? Wonder if they moved the stock tank back to make room?

Sorry, copied/pasted all the info but forgot the link. Thanks Jim. It's only a few minutes from me and I've had thoughts of just going to look at it. Not that I have any need for it but the money is pretty cheap. I'm thinking they asked more for it earlier this summer? Oh how the township would raise hell if that sat in the driveway for more then a day LOL!! I just realized it is a "Gangle" truck. They have been around for years and I know they run some really nice Mack dumps(typically red/black). I used to frequent the historical equipment shows and they would bring some old shovels to play in the dirt. I remember Jim Gangle on the newer trucks. Butch must have been dad? brother?

I was terrified about my triplex, but I have found that it does fine overall. Yes, I still drive it like a Thermodyne, keep it above 1500 rpm and nothing sounds like it is complaining. Some have said that a 237 won't pull higher RPM(up to 2100)very well, but mine is awesome. No complaints at all.

I did put a flipper valve on it from stories I've heard. I turned it off but made so little difference I just leave it on. Due to the lash(movement in the valve) in the torque valve it always has a touch of looseness but I don't let it bother me.

I like my air steering. I put up with armstrong for 13 yrs, this is a nice improvement. Perfect? No, not by a long shot, but better. You have to get used to the random "feel" of it.

Nice score. Ya, you won't know what to do with all the power over using a pickup truck.

Not too shameful. I could do without the fire engine yellow! Ditch the wagon wheels for some old school alum slots and it would look more the part. Scale wise it doesn't really hook hateful and some of them really mess that part up. Ya, I'd take it.

I'm going to try again to get that check valve off the injection pump. If that was leaking off then maybe that is why the readings fluctuate some?

Back up for sale again. Been awhile since I saw it posted. I think the price has come down a bit? 1975 F786ST Mack - $1500 (Copley) Purchased in 96 for family business and its time for retirement. At the time it has rebuilt 300 Maxidine motor that is unstoppable. We've put less then 100k on it since. The bunk mattress still has the plastic. It needs lots of things refreshed but it is running good and drivable. It's been and current stored in a locked barn for.....

My 237 had a finicky hand pump on it. It basically works two check valves to pump. I pulled it apart and got some fuel in there to lubricate things and presto it started pumping. It will not feel like it is doing anything until it gets some fuel pressure built up. So don't give up when it just moves up/down easy. It is moving fuel. Once it gets some pressure built up it will get stiff. I used a gallon milk jug to start my 237 in the garage. Just put the draw line and the return line in the jug and pumped it up. The few times I've had to hand pump my truck I've never had to crack a line. It just lights off and runs fine.

Time to find a 237. Believe me you won't regret that change!! I grin from ear to ear when I get behind the wheel of my truck now knowing it has some balls to it. Have these guys upgrade your stock clutch material: http://dwclutch.com/ I had $300 in getting mine rebuilt last winter when I put my 237 in. I will say it is a bit chattery at times but very drive-able.

What's all the fuss.......I used to eat the paint chips from those bridges growing up and look at me?? Nuttin' wrong with me!!

Ya, but from 1955 to 2015 seems like such a long time..........LOL! And now it's here.

Wasn't it Back to the Future 3 where they showed the Cubs won??