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COOL PROJECT TRUCK BUT NOT A FAN OF THE SMALL CAB...

The 2090s I have driven were just fine for on/off road flat land dumping and such but if it was used on site in the muck or hauling 90K in the soft clay I always thought it needed a lower gear. Thats why I liked the low low that the 6 and 12 speeds had and more reverse gears!. To me if the truck is to be used off road at all you need that extream low gear for the times that they sink in the clay. Also there were 2 versions of the 2090 if I recall right... I think there was one built with a lower 1st gear intended for more off road use...Would have to check My 9 speed book manual to be 100% sure oin that....

I may be wrong but I thought the main springs on the 38K-44K were thicker than the 34K main springs? this may be an issue when trying to bolt the caps back on?

If I recal a 9 speed with 4.17 will be too fast in the mud. I think the 9 speed has a much taller gearing as it was intended to be used with slower rear ends. The idea was to have a fast drive line speed and reduce stress on the gears. this was good and bad..good because it was not as harsh on the gears but bad because the over drive gearing of the transmisson caused more roatinal mass and thus you need more HP to keep it going in the top gears. most of the trucks I drove with the 9 speed that were built for the mud had 5.02 or slower. the 12 speed will do everthing you will ever want. 4.17 was a common gearing with the 12 because it was very slow in both forward and reverse and you still had a good top overdrive gear to get home.

looks like 2 valve head enjectors used from about the early 70s to early 80s

alot of superliners had the reyco. not a fan but they were lighter than camelbacks. 3.73 are too fast for a dump truck I was going to change to 3.87 with my 6 speed direct to get a faster top end but just stuck with the stock 4.17s and will await a 12 speed for both a faster top gear and slower low/reverse.....

took mine around the block at lunch time today. 57 deg in the middle of Chicago winter????

On my B model the aux stick was hard to move but the main was louse. It ended up that there was so much crud built up around where the shifter moved that it was always hard to move. took alot of lube and movement to get it louse again. I did this all with the floor boards out of the cab. It was a PITA but it was better after a few hours of moving them. all the macks I drove were a little stiff in the cold and once warm they were back to normal. Also if the shift rails are not getting splashed lube it will just compound the issues. the oil needs to get thin and warm to properly lube them. if water got in the trans it will just make a mucky mess of the rails and dirt will stick to them. Only other thing could be that the shift rail is bent? or the shaft that the gears slide on are bent or was overheated. all of wich needs a tear down to inspect.. trent

I think the steering wheel is on the wrong side??? LOL!!!! Nice rig there. Looks like it can do what it was built for! Whats the cap on the roof top? is that for added head room and storage? The R cabs are small for todays standards and I have never seen a roof like that before!?

a true American. you dont hear storys like this anymore....

yea... was wondering the other day where he was at???

the old trucks are of the K.I.S.S rule and developing countires see this. Its sad to see them leave but its better to see them Sell to a usefull owner than to rust away to nothing or get scrapped...I think that Red R700 was on ebay last week?

This is what I do... Reply to topic... Chouse file...( searchl your computer for file ) Attach this file.... Then repete if I want to add more pics

looks like an full gauge package and interior package.My RS700L is a 206" WB and I can get a 2' tool box between the back of the 126 gal tanks and fenders. yours looks right about what mine is sitting at. by the way....What exactly was the freedom Edition? I thought they were like the magnums with the big E9s???. seen many but never asked...

If your trying to do it on the cheap..have some brackets removed from a old junk r model. They should fit the b model axels and mount the cans away from the drums/rims. Or fab up brackets that will hold the cans outward . You will need offset slack adjusters or longer s cams.

Looking good!!!!. Any interior shots?.. specs?...looks like a 200-206" wb ?

THATS GREAT NEWS ! GLAD YOU GUYS WORKED OUT A DEAL....

Dan Llast I checked (2 years ago) you could still order the newer style "R" model under dash unit for around $1200....dont know if that included the condensor,compressor, dryer etc... think it was just for all the incab stuff? Trent

Little under powered and the 10 speed lacks low gearing that is usefull on hills or soft ground. It will pull but not like a 500 HP truck.

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Ray made it to my work today and brought me this nice bunk. His superliner was looking good with that stand up sleeper.. thanks again Ray!!!!

there you go... get a Vin off an aussi Rig and order that ECU. then plug into your USA truck. Would be intresting to see if that worked????

is that a R cab with CH style hood grafted to meet at the cowl?

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