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  1. I did convert one of my E9’s to an air actuated fan clutch.  I will tell you the reduction in noise alone is worth the effort.  
    I used a Kysor style clutch and had a machine shop make me up a hub adapter. I also made an adapter to reuse the steel blade fan.  Run an air solenoid and some tubing and then plumb in an a/c fan switch and voila.  
    Less noise, cab heat comes much faster, can engage fan manually when running a pto, clutch can be rebuilt when worn. As time allows I plan on changing all my Macks over.  

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  2. The 460 has its merits but it’s not on the same level as a 15.2L C15.  This truck was already equipped with a vendor engine that’s why I’m gonna do the swap this way.  Plus, I have yet to find another stateside Mack equipped with a C15 so it makes it even more appealing to me.  

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  3. On 4/3/2022 at 6:57 PM, tjc transport said:

    that is a really good setup. 

    i wonder what the empty weight is? probably close to 40k.

    I bet it’s every bit of 40k empty.  Rogers makes a mean trailer but they were never too concerned about weight.  My CL713 hooked to its 35ton Rogers (non ground bearing) weighs in at 47,070 with driver and half tank of fuel.  
     

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  4. On 4/5/2022 at 9:34 AM, blackdog2 said:

    We have a tractor with 80,000 rear's it has 14.00 X 24 tire's dry rotted often wonder the cost to replace ?

    Hey blackdog2 what brand/model tire do you have for the 14.00 tires?
     

    Roadmaster by Cooper is made in China.  I like the closed shoulder but they still wear fast.  I just put 12 roadmasters on my crane truck because I never put enough miles on it to wear them out. They always dry rot before I use up the tread.  However on my lowboy tractor I did 8 new Conti HSC3 in 12x24.5 because they are a very nice made in Europe tire.  That was 3 months ago I paid $580 a tire after all taxes and fees. They last a lot longer than Chinese tires.  
     

  5. 8 hours ago, A1waste said:

    How do you run the steering stop to stop if the steering box don’t allow you too ? Or is this something that is done with truck off (and in the air) as you suggested ?

     Guessing someone has done this to all our trucks in the past considering we got each of them used with 150k+ miles . 
    also our truck has the TRW steering boxes thanks for the Info 

    I may be misunderstanding you.  The reliefs or “poppets” as they are known are there to reduce pressure as you reach the stops.  With the front end raised off the ground can you hit the spindle stops by turning the wheel with the engine off?  If not then as said above verify your box was centered or you may have a box problem.  
     

     

  6. You will need to raise the front end of the truck and set your spindle stops to where you desire.  Then you will need to reset the reliefs on the steering box or boxes. Then with the front still raised you run the steering stop to stop to set the reliefs for the new spindle stop position.  
    I’m not sure which boxes you have but just google the box number and you will find the procedure to reset the reliefs.  
    Sounds complicated but in reality it’s very easy. 

     

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  7. I think the other side of the coin for this is sometimes it takes a bit of “flash” to attract drivers to a company.  If you rely on hiring drivers to keep your trucks moving a few bucks for accessories may mean the difference between a truck parked making no money and a truck with wheels turning.  Quality drivers are still tough to come by. 

  8. Ironically I was working on this exact model fifth wheel today for a no latch complaint.  They can be a real bear to release without the tool or some leverage when on a bench.  Make sure your cam plate bolts are not too tight to where it binds.  Here is a troubleshooting guide for this hitch.  

    http://literature1.safholland.com/sites/damedit/literature/XL-FW451-01_en-US.pdf

  9. I am a die hard Mack guy but transmissions are definitely a weak point in Mack’s catalog.  Seems like Mack transmissions need about 2x the amount of service and repairs over the life of the trans vs Eaton.  That being said, I run all Mack transmissions and love them. 

  10. I run Stertil Koni wireless lifts and love them.  We don’t release brakes but we make sure to dump the air suspension and always chain up the loose axle so not to damage suspension. The lifts will find their “home” if they are not perfectly centered.  I saw these on Craigslist and figured I’d pass it along.  They are about half the price of new. https://newjersey.craigslist.org/hvo/d/newark-stertil-koni-mobile-columns/7142767474.html

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