other dog

Tough choice at my age...never thought i'd say that. The Mack would probably be more fun for a longer period of time, but i'd like to at least take the other for a test drive.

Well the fat man finally got off his ass at the internet chair and did some work today. Got the flywheel, pilot bearing, clutch assembly all mounted up. Also pressed a new bushing into the throwout crank arm, replaced the bushings in another clutch housing, (since I had them) and slid the new 13 speed up into the truck. Was really a sumbitch to get the ears bolted to the sides of the housing cause of all the interference items down there. Also got the driveshaft bolted back up to the companion flange on the trans. I have yet to get the carrier bearing bolted to it's mount and a floor jack holds it elevated, install the shifter, run the air lines, and a few minor things to be truckin again. Need to pick up a new suply line to the regulator as the regulator is relocated on the new trans and the former line is too short to reach. Gonna run synthetic trans oil in this gearbox, (SAE50 Delvac) and have to get that either pumped in, or dumped in through the top till is comes out the fill plug on the side. With the exception of the fasteners I removed and reused, most everything was replaced. The flywheel was surfaced, flywheel bolts replaced, drive dogs replaced, clutch relined, center plate replaced, pilot bearing replaced, throwout fork and shafts and bearings replaced, release bearing replaced, clutch brake replaced, so should be pretty good to go. Also had the power steering pump rebuilt while the truck was down and replaced the drive coupling for safe measure but I'd installed that a few weeks ago.

Been entertaining and my shoulders are paying for it. Bout busted my ass when I gave the trans output shaft a slight twist while pushing the trans against the clutch disc splines and it fell in. Everything lined up nicely except my bearing lube line was between the pressure plate and throwout fort shaft. There was enough room to feed it back by hand so was easy to fix.

Rob

So, while the fat man was doing all that, what were you doing?

Wow Rob, you make me feel so worthless...I should have been working on my fuel filter- At least I had more fun than you did!..I think.

Both of my sons came over, and some other folks too. I was worried that I had too much food, then worried that I didn't have enough, turned out to be just right!

A great time was had by all!..even though Mark didn't come and tell us any truck driver stories. That was a great disapointment, but we still had a great time-everybody loved the ribs, so that made my day.

My official rib cookin' uniform-thank you Mike!

4 racks of ribs- 1 had Bone Sucking Sauce, 1 Open Pit, 1 Kraft, and 1 Sweet Baby Ray's. Cooked them all the same, then wrapped them in aluminum foil and added the barbecue sauce. I like Open Pit, but Bone Sucking Sauce was everyone's favorite by far.

I also cooked a huge batch of chicken wings, that's taters, onions, and mushrooms in the aluminum pan.

Well now, it's about time you got back here your Ma and I were worried sick! Was just about to send out an APB and hire a pack of hounds to hunt you down! Welcome back Mark!

In fact, they were making their final preparations before leaving on their search when you turned up.

Welcome back Mark, I even went and bought $9,212.42 worth of meat yesterday to cook on the grill today as soon as I heard you were back, come on up and have a good meal!

That was for a piece of chicken, a rib, and a pack of hotdogs.

He should at least throw in a pair of gloves with the fingers cut off, so you can really look buffessional driving down the road.

I believe i've found it. Not a good picture of it by itself, but I think this is the one I saw.This is from the '09 show.

Larger view from the same picture-

The curvature at the top of the hood opening matches the top of the grille shell too. I've never tried to install a grille upside down so didn't know so many holes would actually align. Maybe he used "self drilling" screws to retain it but there was open holes where there are no screws?

You know me, always trying to give someone the benefit of the doubt cause I absolutely hate calling somebody a effin moron.

Rob

And I thank you for that.

other dog...a.k.a. effin moron.

Haha...securing gravel! That is awesome!

I wonder if they tighten the straps every time they stop.

here's another one-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/110735974004

...or not-

Jay,

Rob is probably right - as usual - Siloo is a good diesel fuel additive, if an additive is actually needed.

The ultra-low sulpher fuels don't seem to burn as well, and some say they lack lubrication qualities. (And the ULSF exhaust doesn't smell nearly as good)

Using our old trucks like we do, we don't really put many miles on them, and the fuel can sit for long periods of time.

I think the bigger concern is the water loving quality and the rubber hating quality of the ULSF with Ethanol blends.

Avoid Ethanol at all cost. It will eventually do damage to your old rubber seals and fuel lines. And, if left sitting for long periods,

it will attract water.

Neither rubber particles nor water droplets are recommended by your engine manufacturer.

There is a genuine concern over "red fuel", but I think it's not a huge problem for antique vehicles, especially those with Historical license plates. Mind you, I'm not saying you should use red fuel, but I think a red additive won't cause you any real problem, especially if you have the can or the receipt with you.

And besides, jail today isn't too bad a place, unless you are in Arizona, where you have to wear pink and sleep in tents.

Paul Van Scott

Hi there Paul,glad you dropped in! I know I speak for everyone when I say we've missed you...much like vision386.

Hugh Rowland is driving a Mack dump truck while his truck's being serviced on Ice Road Truckers.

Why does that photo look familiar?

uhhhhh........couldn't say........I took it on the Minneyapperlis turnpike at the tollbooth. I just turned the "capture sound" thing on on my camera. It doesn't actually record sound, just prints what was said when you download the picture.

Kind of slow around BMT today, eh?

well, I went to Minnesota last week. Took this picture at the toll booth on the Minneapolis Turnpike.

very odd for him to be away so long. i'd give him a call if I had his number. we might have to form a posse again and go look for him.

Well, He found his way out of ditch, re-booted computer,,,,,,Hes Back!!!! Cant no hurricane keep him down! randyp

We got pretty much nothing here- a little wind, a little rain. Barely enough rain to settle the dust.

carpentry work?..you ain't seen nuthin' yet-

That's a goodern!

These 2 Fords are sitting on rt. 460 east of Petersburg, just before you get to the Food Lion distribution center. Don't know if they're for sale or not, but they're pretty neat looking old trucks..

yeah...hilarious...

Thats got to be the place I heard about. P.L. Duncan! I heard about a "guy near Fork Union" who has a I.H. ConCo. Saw it in your photos. I'll have to look Mr. Duncan up when I'm down there in a few weeks.

It's well worth the trip, and he's as nice a man as you'll ever meet, doesn't mind people looking. He'll even give you the tour if he's not busy. I heard about all the trucks from one of his drivers so I called him one day and he said come on by and look all you want.

must be the economy,,didnt think you would have any trouble unloading that cool antique.bob

Double Diamond tried to sell it for a long time. He pretty much told me "just make me an offer". I probably could have bought it for scrap price, but he finally sold it right after he said that. I was both sad and glad, sad that I didn't buy it and glad because he really wanted to sell it and I didn't really need it.

Double Diamond's old truck?

Rob

Yes it is. I almost bought that truck.

I'd try "Virgo Fleet";they carry a LOT of chrome and Stainless accessories,and seem pretty reasonable price-wise.

Speed

Hi Speed, long time no hear from- you been working on a project lately, or goofin' off?