Freightrain
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Nice job.............. I could see his lips moving..........but I couldn't hear a thing...............
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......and remember when it's cold out.................you can ADD SMOKE too......... Back a few years, I took the B to the a big car show at the lake. I parked it on a slight hill all day. It started, then promptly quit just as I got the brakes released and rolled back to even kilter. Seems all the fuel ran to the pass. tank . It took about a 1/2 hr for it to slowlyyyyy drain back over to the drivers tank so I could pump the primer and get it running again . Note to self.........don't park on side of hills(and not shut off transfer line valve).
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Neat video. A bit more exciting then the "slow truck races"!
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Glad to hear you're doing well David. Sounds like the new job is fun(except the Pete driving part LOL!) Do you take a pillow with you so you can see over the steering wheel? I've heard those Pete seats are kinda low?
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Mine gets pretty dark right after the change and stays that way. Guess it's a 50 yr old diesel engine? Whadda expect? It pulls 50+ psi all day running down the road, so I think it's in decent shape.
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Turbo/engine Boost / Exhast Leak Test Tool
Freightrain replied to fjh's topic in Engine and Transmission
Strange how the most "un-hi tech" tool does the best job! -
This cold has given you wayyyy too much time on your hands Rob. I've gone the route and now just started the congestion/cough routine after last weeks rough start.
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Glad to hear you're making it through Greg. One step atta time.
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That's in KPH Rob..............so actually it's just starting to catch up with the rest of the world.............
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I run Rotella in mine. 7 yrs without issues. Mine was surprising clean inside too? About this filter issue. I know mine has the two large lines, one small. Can't recall what filter # I run, but am curious if there is different ones for same housing? This always peaks my interest, as I never remember what I have. I only put 5-7Kmiles a year on oil change so I don't get it very dirty anyhow.
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I took an old door hinge cover plate to my local paint mixer. He scanned it and mixed it up. I painted my heaterbox and it matches up pretty nice with all the surrounding paint(not that any of it's that purdy), but at least it matches in shade to not be a sore thumb.
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Why Should I Have The Pedal Valve Under The Floor? :)
Freightrain replied to ducky698's topic in Air Systems and Brakes
Interesting set up. Looks like it will work. Hmmm, but do you really want your passenger to work the brakes? LOL!!!!!!!! -
Now that's breathtaking................. After looking at snow for the last few months.....................that's NICE!
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NOT the B model LOL! I was almost thinking to use it, but circumstances made it impossible. You can't drive the truck home after the test. Didn't have someone who could! Anyhooo, I rented the truck down at Gnaddenhutten test station for $150? for the test. Little DT466 single axle Binder with 40ft flatbed. It had synchro'd 5 spd which makes it wayyy easy to drive. They also have a dump with tag trailer if that is your fancy. What changes? on the test? Or just the med card?
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I dreaded taking my test. Just take it slow and easy. If you looked rushed and confused that won't look good. Have someone walk around the truck with you as you do a mock pretrip(they'll have the book). Remember to TOUCH what you are talking about. TOUCH, TOUCH, TOUCH!!!! The incab part I kept forgetting to "DO" what I was describing(that's a failure in their eyes). Work the wipers(don't just point to them), turn on the defroster(don't just point to it). My tester was giving me "hints"(cough, cough) as she knew I knew what to do, just wasn't doing it fully. Don't worry about a couple gear scratches, as they'll give you some leeway(likely).
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Well, late as usual................. Happy Birthday Rob. Been busy all weekend and not online to see this. Hope it was a good one. Did momma treat ya right?
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B Model Car Hauler
Freightrain replied to phantom309's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Nice work so far! Really like the overal look of that bed. The tail lights look great! Very custom, but looks period correct too. Can't wait to see it done(bet you can't either). -
Starting The Trucks:
Freightrain replied to Rob's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
..........cough............cough...........hack.....ugh......cough........... There, I feel better now Looks like my garage when I fire mine up. Soon as I open the front door, it bellows out like a coal fire!! The small exhaust fan on opposite end of my garage makes a small dent in the smoke issue. -
Video?
Freightrain replied to Greg Rider's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I remember the truck, though never saw it on the streets. -
That is the exact set up on a KW I was looking at. Never got to drive the truck, so can't compare, but it also had 4 spring under it. Not sure of the mileage on the unit, but the crossmember was severely cracked and needed attention if it was to be used to haul again. For the "toy" I was going to use it for, I was going to patch it up and re-use it. I would bet that it would be helpful under loaded condition but not sure how "soft" it would be bobtail?
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Welcome to the board mackmann. Pics............we LIKE pictures.........
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I'm the dumb one...my g/f offers to clean my house(won't let her), offered to buy a motor for the Mack(won't let her), offers to help with race car(haven't let her). Never said I was a fart smeller..............I mean smart fellar..............
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Momma Still Thinks I'm Special:
Freightrain replied to Rob's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Ya, but what did she lace it with? LOL!!! -
B 42
Freightrain replied to russoniellov's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Got even less then a lump of coal Mike! LOL!! Just a never ending dream right now. Both the interior AND exterior work. Just having a hard time paying out money for "bling" when I have to save for fuel just to drive it. Dang. -
I still have the first IR 1/2" I bought 20+ yrs ago. Granted it's not used daily, but does the job with the 120# of air I have. A friend gave me a 3/8" model that really kicks butt. Take it off or break it off. Handy for all work being smaller and lighter then regular 1/2" Been wanting to upgrade my compressor to a two stage with 175# of pressure. Someday.
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