mrsmackpaul

I am stunned they sold so many trucks into north America 

They were certainly tough enough for American transport and definitely built for theblong distance work

Does anyone know what year they stopped importing them to the State's ?

Paul 

Yeah apparently I become really loud and crack jokes, probably very inappropriate jokes and generally lead other blokes astray

14 hours ago, mackey58 said:

Im struggling to understand what has happened here, I'm guessing the truck has wandered off the road a bit 

Guess we will never know

Paul 

Hmmmmm, bourbon, and yes Jim Beam is my preferred drop, there was cherry liqueur

Have never seen Red Stag on the shelf in Australia 

Used to love Bundaberg rum, oh my that bear really new how to sort me out 

I always reckoned I was the life of the party and as funny as all get out while on the Rum, however the next morning I get a different vibe from some other less energetic party goes

Needless to say I discovered JimBeam and he doesnt seem to have the aftermorning effects as much as rum

Oh to be 20 again 

Paul 

Bugger me, you would be hoping for some understanding locals and enforcement people's while you sort that mess out 

Paul 

Done

I reckon 425 would really stretching it

It's only a little motor but I really dont know

Yes the block probably is the weak point, they used to crack out here with just a standard tune, I guess it would depend on how long it is planned to be driven hard 

A hour or so maybe okay

Paul 

Pretty much the same deal on the phone as what you describe Brocky

Paul 

Thats an  amazing story and pieces of history to go with it, thank you for sharing 

I know there is probably lots of questions I should ask but I know nothing at all about planes or helicopters 

Paul 

So two B triples joined together then 

Paul 

Wow, I didn't know there was such a item, cpuld you share a photo please 

Paul 

Well yes and no

Diamond Reo brand as sold in Australia today, not sure if it even is now are a Chinese built jigger with a Diamond Reo badge

As to T Line which is the company I think you are referring to, not to my knowledge 

Paul

From my brothers life changing event

Paul

Well my days are quite that exciting 

Air start leaks

Paul 

I have seen blokes heat things up pretty hot to get them to move, I am always concerned it  might really damage something 

Paul

A couple of likely lads right there 

Paul 

First bin is on the chassis of the prime mover (body truck), then a tri dolly, then b double,another dolly and a b tripple by the looks of it, dunno Im getting cross eyed as we get towards the rear 

Paul 

I have never had anything like that happen to me yet

I have always used a gear puller with the hooks in were the uni goes on the yoke, similar result, occasionally I have stretched the yoke and had to replace it 

I guess when they are stuck they are stuck and something has gotta give, we just hope they give in the right spot 

Paul 

As long as it is not my butt crack, people would be having night mares for years after seeing that 😘

Paul

Crack,  what crack

Gotta remember seed this wild beast 320 unbridled horse power, takes a lot to harness that much energy 

Paul 

My brother has in recent times finally after many many decades had a life changing event happen, he has bought a Mack, think it is 1984 build

His is a ex army (Australian Army) 6x6 and it has 44 rears and has full cross locks on all three axles from new as well as inter axle powerdivider lock and transfer case lock 

It is standard from Mack Australia full time 6x6 fully locking 6x6 

So I'm guessing that if we had it in Australia then they are definitely available else were as we really got the scrapings from the bottom of the barrel compared to the states 

Paul 

So do the other carriers fit in ? As in the 92/93 fit the 112/113's axle housings 

Im thinking but have no idea the spider gears would have to be changed tp suit bigger axles

I know notjing about this stuff at all so any help is helpful

Paul

I gather thats the same for 112/113 and so on 

Do you have the ratios for the 200 series carriers Joey ?

I have no idea were I'll find spare carriers for 58's in Australia, first I need to work out what ratio I'm looking for 

Paul

6 hours ago, DavCut said:

I found an article with a registration link, but not a voting link... 

https://www.overdriveonline.com/pride-polish/article/15294599/enter-your-rig-in-the-2022-overdrives-pride-polish-competition

Perhaps voting isn't open yet?

Keep us posted @The Rubber Duck 006 and share the voting link when it is available.

Dave

 

Yeah thats all I found

Keep us updated on when were and how to vote

Paul