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Well, it was a learning point for me. I’ve put many clutches in, but this was the first one that required them. Ft. Wayne said you can pull them when needed to get more life out the clutch as it wears.

6 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said:

You were far better to of fixed it now rather than later, well done 

 

Paul 

As much as I wanted to put the cab on back when I put the engine in, I’m glad I didn’t because this would’ve been a much more difficult fix.

I was just thinking, have you tried contacting the ATHS regarding your paint scheme search for the Coca Cola colors? Maybe they have some archival photos in their records.

Wow, that is really looking great in primer!! It's coming along nicely. Your little helper is getting some good training.

No worries, I did that. It’s .042” stainless safety wire. I think originally it just had soft wire looped through it. My preference, as my background is more aviation maintenance related.

Yeah, that would’ve been a huge pain to fix with the cab on.

Minor step backwards yesterday. I had to drop the transmission off the engine to get at the clutch because it wouldn't release. It can be tough putting things together you didn't take apart, because you don't know what is supposed to be there. My engine came from one source the flywheel from another, with a used clutch assembly, and a new clutch from Ft Wayne Clutch in Indiana. It all went together, but wouldn't function. After some questions and a call to Ft Wayne, discovered I was missing all the shims that go under the pressure plate to space it properly. Ft Wayne was VERY helpful, especially since I bought the clutch way back in 2005. So, that fix is enroute. Dropped the driveshaft off at Fleetpride for a few things and that should be back Mon or Tue. That should put the driveline in the completed column late next week or early the following. More steps forward than back, which is always good.

That looks really good and very clean. I love it!!

Yeah, the stories I hear from my friends are frightening. The CSP aren’t even giving an entrance exam anymore. Numbers are way down and retirements are unbelievable.

Doesn’t really get used much, now. It’s heyday was late 80’s-mid 90’s and used mostly for enforcement on passenger vehicles. Never really did much commercial enforcement with it. 

That looks great. I think you’ll be fine grafting those fenders together into one. I still can’t believe you used the entire cab back I sent you!! It look really good.

That was neat! Cool video.

And your fuel gauge is moved down to that panel, too. The instrument panel is a lot thinner and longer. Just picking out some differences between the two.

I’m running gear oil in my oil bath filtered 237. That’s what was recommended when I swapped in the 237. Haven’t had any issues with it sucking oil with the heavier weight oil.

I think someone must of had them plated at some point. That really makes them standout for sure. I’ve seen people do that with other items, to dress things up. Mostly you see the brushed gold Mack used.

6 hours ago, Nor'Easter said:

Would you mind sharing the PN for the starter you used?  Want to convert my 220 as well.

I just checked it, but can’t find a tag on it. It came with the engine. It appears to be a common Delco 42MT

Going to run a 12V starter on the Cummins NH220. This has the L cab on it, so it’s completely different than a B-61 with the doghouse and firewall.