other dog

Before you make the final determination to replace you might have someone sit in the driver's seat while the engine runs at a fast idle. Flash the fields again on the generator and have the person in the seat tell you if the ammeter deflects when you touch the "F" terminal with the battery positive jumper lead like before. If the generator is defective, the needle will not deflect. If the needle moves toward the positive side, you have a defective regulator, or interconnecting wiring between the two units.

Replacing the generator with a modern day alternator is not a bad idea, however there really is nothing wrong with a properly operating generator also.

Rob

A generator is easy to rebuild too, though I haven't done it for years. Can you even get new brushes for them anymore?

I'm going to license the R612 next week and give it a bit of "shakedown" to ensure it's reliable. The truck has not been through a DOT inspection in a couple of years so I'll take it to the state police office and get them to give me a "complimentary" inspection for free. They really are pretty decent people to visit with when they don't catch you alongside the road out of compliance.

Rob

"alongside the road out of compliance"...unfortunately, that's the only time I ever get to meet them.

I must be the only one wondering why there was a volvo grill lying around for him to use . . . . . .

D'oh!!! Good question,good question.

The first question should be- Are they polished now and just look like poop, Or are they "mill" finish?

If they were polished at one time, mothers and some serious elbow grease

mill finish, buffer machine and different grade rouge to get them right

This is true-like hatcity said,if they're clean and polished it's easy to keep them that way,but if they've never been polished or have had acid cleaner on them it's a lot more work.

Most of the guys that I know use a "brick" of jewelers rouge like these and a cloth wheel on a grinder if they're in pretty bad shape.You can do them with the straps on or take them loose to do it easier and completely.This is just an example picture I found, but they sell these at most of the big truckstops. After this process the mothers, or a polish called "Zephyr" and a rag will keep them looking good with little trouble.

I've seen guys make their own polish by melting the jewelers rouge and mixing it with mineral spirits or something and it worked very well,but I don't know the exact formula.

Give him a raise, you need people with a sense of humor.

You ain't gonna believe this shit but the purchase was a brand new chrome bumper for an R model, and a sliding back glass assembly. Both for the winch truck!!

I didn't know what to say so she just left me in the middle of the floor babbling...........

Think the girl still loves what is left of me!!

Rob

Evidently she does -Congrats on your treasures! Post some pictures when she gets them installed on the truck.

P.S. A lot of coal trains were delayed because of heavy snow in West Virginia.

I'm like, "totally sorry man".

Once again I exercise the futility of being an attempting thinker.

I suppose a lot has changed in my mental capacity since commencing therapy containing hallucinogenic drugs necessary for recovery after such tramatic injury suffered by butcher knife controlled at the hands of "Momma".

Rob

They even closed the Gladys airport for a while but I think it's open again now.

Looks like "last year's" snow?

Rob

No, it's todays snow. Geez, the things I must do to prove my sincerity around here!

This was last year-see,totally different.

Hate snow.

Lubricant and time are the friend of amateur truck mechanic. I don't see any lubricant on that frozen nut. Lube it up or get out the checkbook!

Here ya go.

Go ahead and line me up in front of the firing squad, but IMHO the MH was THE finest truck that Mack ever put together. Very well engineered, comfortable, easy to drive and service. Styling ahead of its time- even today it looks like a modern truck.

My '85 had E9500, 9 speed, 208" wheelbase on "soft ride" camelback springs. With my spread axle air-ride trailer loaded right, this truck rode as good or better than my current CX.

Go ahead and shoot me again 'cause I traded my MH for the CX.

Gregg

It's a good looking truck. I never drove an MH or a Cruiseliner, but I just never liked the looks of the Cruiseliners.

I have oil in my air system, it has been a problem for a few years now. The truck did not see much use so it was not a big issue and there were no safety issues. However, it was not uncommon for a decent amount of oil to come out of the air tank if it was drained. Also, the air dryer pressure regulator would spit out a nice circle of oil spray every time it would exhaust. So, about 6 months ago I replaced both the air compressor and air dryer. There is now very little oil when I drain the air tank, but still some. The air dryer still spits out a little oil, but less than before. The "new" air compressor was a rebuilt unit from Mack and works like it should. The new air dryer is brand new. So, what is the deal here? Is a little oil common for a 20 year old truck? Is the oil I'm seeing just "residue" from years of having oil going into the air system? Any help is appreciated

If you've replaced the compressor and dryer the oil is most likely just residue. The inside of all the lines and tanks had oil in them and you'll probably see a little oil for a long time, but it should be less and less over a period of time.

I always thought they were ashamed to been seen in what ever it is they are driving. -Brad

At least i'm not like that.

Ya know- if it weren't fer that hatcity feller givin you that tip, Y'all would still be scratching yer ass.

Watcha gonna do for him? seems a kind reward would be rite proper

I agree-see Randy. By the way, wonder where Randy is?

Oh thank you Sheriff for saving our small town.

How can I ever repay you

"you can start by making me a sammich!"-sheriff other dog

Back in Daingerfield Randy and sheriff other dog are talking...Randy thinks to himself "that fat lazy idiot sheriff would have never solved the case if it weren't for Hat city", but he's polite to the sheriff.

So after a quick wardrobe change Spot and sheriff other dog head for the Daingerfield buffet.

When they arrive Spot realizes he is very hungry, since he's been chasing criminals and hasn't eaten for days. The sheriff is always hungry.They're both salivating at their table looking at all the food,

but when their steak order arrives,

Spot can't contain himself any longer and attacks the buffet with fury, devouring everything.

And now...........................the rest of the story-

No sir, but I'll keep the possibility of a career change in mind, just in case. I came up with this idea about halfway through the planning stage for Episode 2. As I was planning that one out I said to myself, "What I really need is a story that is a tiumph of the human spirit.". That's what I came up with.

That's a brilliant story-the phone lines,Scooby-Doo,Free Masons,pirates. The picture of Spot attacking is hilarious!

Boy, I sure could'a used them pictures earlier!

By the way, you need a nice set of Mack mudflaps instead of those other ones you've got on there.

got a pair, but they were too short.

Sounds like an episode of "City Confidential". Did you used to write for that show by any chance?

Looks like a friggin "tijuana taxi"

I take that as a compliment,thank you!

Took these tonight went I stopped by the shop to get my pay check. Don't think I posted a night picture of the mixer before, it's got lots of reflector tape on it. I cut pieces of reflector tape into little tiny pieces and stuck it all over the mixer drum, just randomly. It's barely noticable in the daylight. Makes a nice Christmas picture there,eh? (that's Canadian)

yeah... lets confuse the crap out of it. how about we go back to 10 on 8 off?

I don't understand it- it said they'd give you an hour break that didn't count against your time, but to take it you could only work 13 hrs. instead of 14? That makes no sense...maybe I read it wrong.

http://www.caboverkings.com/

Some pretty neat cabovers here,couple of good stories as well!...Mark

That's a great site, I read the whole thing. You're right, some good stories there, thanks!

Hi all;

I'll be replacing the pinion seal on my TR-51 rear axle and both input and output seals on my 6031 Brownie soon,and I don't have any tech info that covers them. Can these seals be replaced without having to set the preload on bearings? (I HOPE!!) If I do have to preload the bearings,what do I set them at?

The extreme leakage from those seals is one of the main reasons I can't drive it except short distances.

The brakes condition is another problem.

Regarding the hydraulic brake problems,I filled the Master cylinder 4 times and pumped the reservoir nearly dry and it still won't build any pedal. No puddles yet,either. It's possible I'm filling the HydraVac with brake fluid,but I do know the Master Cylinder looks like it may be leaking. There's at least one wheel cylinder that shows signs of being stuck,but there doesn't appear to be any leakage. I might get a kit for the M/C and bleed everything some more,see what it does. Maybe with the help of the HydraVac I can un-stick the wheel cylinders,and hopefully the won't leak.(We all know they will,though.)

Speed

Ought to see fluid somewhere by now if you've put that much in it. I know hydraulic brakes with a booster can be a real pain to get bled and get a decent pedal sometimes.

Hope telling you what you already know helps , if not somebody besides me that actually knows something will i'm sure.

Merry Christmas!

No,no real problems with the one i drove,we got 4 of them all speced the same,battleship gray interior,very "spartan" inside,but a "bulletproof" truck nonetheless,these were some of the least problematic trucks we had at the time,the freightliner cabovers that proceeded them were absoulute junk! fit/finish was terrible,the windshields leaked,numerous electrical problems,runs/sags in the factory paint,"welfare" heat/AC (sometimes it worked,sometimes it did'nt!) this was one of the deciding factors in me buying my first truck,got tired of driving someone elses headache!.............Mark

I never drove a cabover Freightliner but I always liked the looks of them. The standard Freightliner joke then was that you had to wear a raincoat inside it when it rained, but a lot of those KW windshields leaked too.