Freightrain

Have you thought of using "the grid"? I was talking the other weekend with a buddy that runs one in his supercharged(blow thru) mustang. Really cool piece with LOTS of tunability. He takes out timing in one cylinder to help with detonation and hurting a rod bearing.

Seems pretty happy. It actually doesn't rattle as much as it used to. Strange? Though after seeing so many post with much larger engines in from of one of these I'm a bit more relaxed about its longevity.

Are the brakes caged so you can spin the yoke and count the revolutions?

No, haven't heard any issues, though I only have one friend that runs a digital 6AL. The rest of us still run the antique analog version(after 20 yrs). I've had thoughts of updating, but then get to thinking "what if" and just leave well enough alone. My luck I'd update and end up with a Samsung version that would burn the car to the ground!!!!! DOH!

Well, did a little more tinkering on the fuel linkage. Seems I still didn't have FULL throttle. I was blocking the pedal down and adjusting the arm to fit the hole on the arm at WOT. Well, that is all well and good, but the return spring is pretty stout and was actually pulling the throttle closed(due to flex in the throttle linkage coming from pedal). So I was still missing WOT, even with the pedal down on the stop. So I readjusted it again so that even after hooking it up to the spring, it was still WOT. WOW...what a difference> Much more peppy, still only 15# of boost, but definitely feel a difference in power and acceleration. I want to change a couple things. Get a slightly lighter return spring then make a spring loaded throttle linkage that won't damage the pump at WOT, but have some give from being able to stretch a spring. Have to run to Pittsburgh again next weekend. Kinda anxious to see how it does with a trailer on it. I took it to a party tonight just to see how it runs. I'm liking it.

If you look at the one engine shot, the turbo inlet air goes down under the fender panel. If you look at the rear shot, you see a large black tube coming up by the a/c condenser on the passenger side. I'm guessing the air cleaner is there somewhere.

Yes, should be easy enough to turn out of slug of steel. Looks like a companion flange from a transmission? Similar to my aux box:

It didn't include any tip turbine? Or maybe it was just not on the motor and laying separate?

Ughhh...jealous as heck!!! Nice work. Wanna start on mine?

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^^Interesting information. Man, I'd like to have that cab.

Nothin' too shiny, but...........still out there doing its thing......... or

Naw, 300 goes right in. Looks like plenty of room around the tip turbine. Some day I'd like to find the parts to add to my 237.

Don't feel bad, I have a friend that LOVED his Festiva's. He had about a half dozen red ones(just always found red ones?). He would just keep parting them down to keep one running. Around here they rotted to pieces so you had to keep a few around for parts. He thought they were better then sliced bread LOL! I despised having to ride in them, but what could I do? If you leaned your butt cheek against them, it would dent. Just did not feel very safe to ride in a car you could mangle just leaning on. I've sold/traded in a few pickups. Kinda miss them in certain ways, but miss the good times I had in them. Definitely takes me back to a better time when I think of them. Like my new '96 F350 dually that I put a supercharge on. Man that thing was as HOOT to drive. It ran with the Lightnings of the day and that was pretty good for a big truck. Back then you didn't have all the Dodge/cummins that run like they do today. To have a dually run in the 15's in the 1/4 mile was pretty impressive. Wouldn't wanna have to pay the fuel bill in todays market though.

Got it put on Tuesday night, took for a short spin on Weds night. Everything seemed good. I had a race on Saturday and it ran well. It will pull 15# now, though not at 2100 rpm. It tapers off, but down about 1600 or so it will max out at 15#, then as rpm creeps up, it will fall off slightly. Runs well. I think the extra "flat" I put on the pump has helped some with acceleration. I know it really bellows the black the first few gears, like I remember all 237's did back when. Won't really get a mileage report til I go to Pittsburgh in a few weeks. As long as it stays over 8 mpg I'm happy.

I lost a shock arm years back. Same thing, just wore out and fell out of socket and folded under the axle when it hit the pavement. I gave up easily trying to find replacements and just got 4 heim ends and some threaded rods. Pretty sure I used 1/2", as the holes in the brackets are 9/16"? I tightened them down good and never came loose in 10 yrs? With the springs on the front of a B model, I doubt they really do much anyway? I lost my speedo about 10 yrs ago. Kept stripping the pencil gear out, likely because the gear on the output shaft had a few chips in it(found out later). I converted mine to electronic with the help of another forum member. He did the electronic part and I machined the reluctor wheel for the transmission and the tailhousing for the pickup. Works really well and when I put cruise control on it this winter I already have a good working sensor.

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/for/5729906509.html 1985 Mack C O E with sleeper, power mirrors, 6 way hitch, only 18 ft long , good local or park truck Mack Toter - $8000 (Butler) Not mine, no connection.

Wow...looking great. You got luckier with your axles then when I swapped gearsets on the frame section I bought for my truck. I spent a good afternoon with 20# sledge, heat, chisels and the like to get the axles out. Ugh. "Just tap it with a hammer" they said. "it will come right out" they said. Ya, right LOL!!!

Well I got it back yesterday. Got it stuck on late last night and started it. Sounds okay. Going to take for a spin tonight and test it out. Was told the thrust bearing was kinda rough from "material" that ran through oil. Don't know, the engine was a real unkown factor. The shaft is definitely looser to spin then before so I think the bearings might have been a bit snug? He mentioned it was a bit carboned up and if it was a firetruck that might be true do to the fact it sat around and idled a lot.

Ah crap!!! I've learned........I'm bigger, so I hold my course when in the Mack. Looks like the truck faired okay. Glad it wasn't worse. Had some young dumb broad about side swipe me a week ago coming back from Indiana. I was in the company car(Honda) and lucky it handles good as if I was in my pickup and tried that stunt I would have been in a world of hurt. That Honda zig-zagged right around the idiot as she tried to occupy the same lane on the highway...without looking. Lucky no one was in third lane. Still pisses me off thinking about it today. Looks like the Mack is sitting on a 1 ton motorhome chassis of some sorts.

Local VFW has a cheap breakfast still. Like $2.50 for 2 eggs, toast, bacon and coffee(I'd get tea). Buddy's used to meet there on the weekends before we took our motorcycle ride.

Youtube it.

Ya, the bridge surely has a good dip in it. Makes you wonder about where the high spot is actually at. I've seen bridges here in Ohio where it has a sign at the highest point to let you know. I've always seen where they were just putting a top coat on the roadbed and they actually cut it down under the bridge to maintain the clearance, Clarence. Roger, roger, what's our vector Victor. (LOL..sorry, one of my favorite lines from Airplane).

I've been leary of going by scales when they say "all trucks". When it said "commercial trucks" I didn't. I don't want to be the guy they chase down and get an azz reamin' on the side of the road. Now, granted the truck looks old enough to not worry. I understand when you have something later model(even an R) where they would still question you running it commercially.

Seems very few people know about peanut butter on pancakes. Ummmm, to die for!!! Adds a touch of sweetness and it also keeps them from getting too soggy from syrup. Same thing with french toast. Ya, I've worked pretty hard not becoming "Big Larry"............