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I used the black stuff that cuts thru the paint easy. the thick steel wont feel any pain. it also flows better than the cheeper sand. it took me all day to do my bosses lowboy and lots of sand... Have fun Trent

I will try again tonight I bought it new but there were no instructions in the box? It looks as if its hooked up correctly but I might have mixed up the lines. there are letters and numbers on the govener but nothing that a rookie could understand. Thanks for the link 2K i will have to add that to my fav list Trent

I replaced the Air compressor on my RS700L and I think the govener is hook up incorrectly. First the govenor was originaly installed on the end of the compressor and had 2 lines running from it. I wanted to remote mount it on the firewall so bplted it to the fire wall and I ran a line from the compressor to the bottom middle port with a tee fitting to feed the air dryer. then the bottom port farthest from the plastic end cap has a line to the air tank? when the truck is running the exhaust hole (bottom port closest to the plastic cap) lets air escape? did I some how cross the air dryer and air tank lines? or did I complertly mess things up?LOL thanks Trent

I want to add some tastefull lighting to the Western. I was thinking about adding a single amber light under the batt box to reflect off the air tanks and a few on the step ends? I dont think the air cleaner lights wold work having only 1 cleaner and I dont have the rear cab lights but was thinking about installing some red lights on the deck plate to reflect off the rear cab wall. Again im not looking to out do a everyday pete or KW but at night its pretty dark out back as the brake lights are all to be seen.

I just replaed my belts (2). I always tighten by feel. I use a pry bar to pull the alt back and have someone tighten the bolt. I figure a 1/4 inch movement is ok any more and they may slip at high RPM. I dont have a AC unit (yet) so the 3rd belt is not used on my Western. I also installed a fan clutch with the new belts and that greatly improved noise at high RPM as the fan will not work unless its needed

My western has the 3 leaf right now. I noticed the newer trucks have the 2 leaf so that itself will make the truck ride a little harsher. I am hoping to get my front wheel balenced soon. the front tires on the truck are new drives. I removed the old steers as the MO state gave me a ticket for low tread ware and made me get them replaced with recaps!!! go figure The drive tires may make the ride harsh also?? As far as the cab shaking I am thinking that the rear shocks are shot and the tires may be not balanced properly?? one thing I never under stood was why Mack only used 2 shocks for the rear I have gathered the parts for 2 more shocks and hope to install them when I rebush the rear end.. Trent

Mack pick up??? last one built was back some 50 years ago? is this a Mack cabover? if so we need to know what trans it has? some trucks back then had 2 sticks and the 2nd stick had the reverse hole Trent

It has the standard R model 3 leaf 12K I replaced the shocks after I posted the message and found one of them were frozen. I noticed a improvement but the cab still shakes on smooth roads?

why would I do that? I dont need more problems.

Why do R model front springs cause such a bad ride? I drove a 2000 freight liner again today and it barely made the front end move when going over a pot hole. I then got in the R model and drove over the same roads and it made me kringe when I went over a man hole cover . I love Macks and the duribility but why oh why do they ride like crap??? can i simply swap some pete or Freightliner springs under it?

I wish every engine was made like that. the internal maintence wold be so easy!!! where did the piston go??

Looks like I might not be going? Walked ito work today and they need me to leave wensday for NY wont return untill Tuesday Oh well Walcott is soon if I miss this one. I will keep you posted if i am going Trent

I agree, K-wopper every Pete and KW I see today has all the same chrome as the next one... I think my genaration calls it "Bling" LOL I like my trucks like I like my women. clean lines with nice curves, stock in some aeras and aftermarket bolt ons in other needed aeras all tastefully done Hope My GF does not see this LOL Trent

very good album lots of good looking macks!!

not shure but I can find out for you.. Im a newbie when it comes to truck shows Auburn 05 was my first journy to a show and today was my 2nd adventure. I was told that the morris IL show had a good turnout. Im hoping that there will be 4 + macks in our convoy from woodstock to the event. if you live along the way and want join us, thats great too Trent

with mt b model i recived a build sheet(s) with all the componts. a letter to who/ ware the truk was deliverd to. some mack museum info and a nice 200 page operating/maintence hand book

just wondering what others think and why? I always liked the E6 300/350 for reliability and the tip turbine 285 because of the extra 200 RPM (2300)

Huntly IL, went to the Local show this after noon and found a nice restored BCR and some other old trucks. met the owner of the BCR and we hope to run togather with my RS700 and his friends B81 to the morris IL show MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS ATHS Northwest Illinois Chapter Truck Show IL Rt. 64, Downtown Mt. Morris. Info: Barry Rittenhouse, (815) 734- 4529 map quest link http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?count...&searchtab=home hope to see you there Trent

blue smoke on start up can be unburnt diesel, or oil. white smoke may suggest water or coolant. If the truck is at operating temp. some grey smoke is normal. If it is alwasys smoking I would think there is a problem some where. does your PCV tube blow heavy smoke out the bottom? if so you might have a worn piston/liner bad ring etc....feel the toob exit at idle it should have a suction/press feel to it simmilar to a cars PVC. Trent

Hello my name is Trent Blasco, Im from Chicago IL and own a 1965 B615LST and a 1978 RS786LST. the R model is 80% restored and the B model is around 50% Barry I like the new format. its just like the other car boards I have joined. some of the oldtimers might get a little confused but the options here are great.