85snowdog

Merry Christmas everyone . Wishing you all the very Best ! White Christmas here too. Me and the dog got to watch the snow fall and not worry about going out.

Here's another one . This pic is a few years old now. My old R worked the same job, same place for 20 years . It got retired last year because the new contract called for trucks no older than 5 years . Funny part , the old R never stopped in any storm in the 20 years. The same can't be said for the new trucks.

I was getting gravel this past summer and grabbed this pic. I forgot I had it. The guy that was driving the granite said he would far sooner drive mine. He said his engine light is on more than its off. LOL

I think this is appropriate . Its borrowed from the computer

No problem Vlad , I will get you some good pics. It will take me a bit of time , just like you , I'm elbow deep in work and working on my RD685 in my spare time.

Boy , I can't believe I missed this . Thanks for sharing a great story and find with us . Its very impressive that you travel so far for a . The Cruiseliner has a very good new home now. Congratulations ! You mentioned the bullet type roof marker lights . I'm not sure , but they look like the same roof marker lights on a GMC General . If you would like some dimensions or pics , I could get them for you . Thanks again for posting , It was very interesting . Pic of GMC general roof lights

Happy B day Alex !!!

Glad to hear it moves . Thats definitely a step in the right direction. When it comes to adding shinny stuff, remember ....... Chrome don't get you home Thanks for including us in your project. I've enjoyed it

I like my Macks......... But that is Sharp.

This is an interesting thread . It reinforces what is repeated a lot on here. Mack listening to customers and building what the customer wanted. Not building something they say is good for you.

Thats a cool pic. Thanks for sharing

Looking at your pics , I can tell you that it is not a 350 4 valve. It may? be a 350 2 Valve . But I thought they had 2 oil filters plus the rotor . You just have the 2 oil filters . If you look behind the injection pump ,under the exhaust , there should be an id plate. Regardless, that motor comes in different hp , all are VERY reliable . Can't wait to see, hear it running

Thanks for the updates. The pic of the number off the motor , I believe that is just the oil cooler part number . The " 10 88 " in the middle line is a casting date. Which could mean your truck is newer than you though . Or, it was replaced at some point. I have the same numbers on my oil cooler. Its an E6 350 4 valve. If you take a pic of the motor , I'm sure we can help.

Yes, the 1985 is a maxidyne with no CMCAC. I believe they were in produced till 1987 or 1988.

Welcome aboard Looks like you have a nice project to work on. I liked the video. Just my 2 cents....... Before you put batteries in it and start cranking. Change oil and filters and change fuel filters. Take out air cleaner and check animals haven't made a home in there somewhere. If the project is for entertainment value, I guess it doesn't matter much. It looks like a nice truck though, that deserves a fighting chance. I'm assuming you checked engine ,and its not stuck.

It sounds like you have a plan for going ahead. I noticed something in your picture that triggered my curiosity . On the inside of the front spring bracket, are some tabs that a cross member bolts to . I thought it was very far forward for the front of the engine. It didn't seem right. So my curiosity revealed that one reason for different front spring brackets is the Radiator that is used in the truck. On both my R and RD 688. The rad goes down beside the front spring bracket ,with not a lot of extra room. The rad is supported at the top side of the frame above the spring mounts. On a RD 685 with a rad that allows a driveshaft from the engine crank. The rad doesn't come down as far, and we see a different rad, and rad support cross member is bolted to spring brackets. This , at the end of the day isn't very important . But like you said , the little details can be very interesting. This is your pic . This is outside of RD685 ( 1985 ) Looks like similar bracket to yours Shows from underneath . the same bracket as in your picture. Just opposite side. This shows the rad on RD688 .Rad goes down beside spring bracket.

From all the work I have seen you do. I'm very sure you could figure that out .

Maybe on a positive note. Maybe the bolt pattern is similar to your R688 ,even if the brackets are different.

Thanks very much kscarbel . I tried for over an hour to find any info at all on this. Thank you

The best I could do for the bogie stand is comparing an RD with 38,000 # to an R with 44,000# . The R frame is the R 700. But the frame hight is the same as my R600. This is where things get muddy. At the front of the truck the extra inch is on the bottom of the frame. On the back ,the bogie stand is kept on the bottom, and the extra inch of frame is on the top. Unfortunately , it doesn't make sense to me. First pic is RD Hopefully , this helps . Its unfortunate you can't use your RD frame rails because of the V.I.N number. It sounds like its in good shape.

I have some more pics for you Vlad. I have to apologize in advance . I think these add more questions than answer them. I forgot to mention in the first post. The R 600 is a 1988 with a 14,300 # front axle . The RD600 is a 1986 with an 18,000 # front axle. You will see by the pics that both front spring brackets are very similar . Even the size of the frame at the front of the truck is close to the same . RD first pic, R second pic RD frame R frame

I was out on the weekend and came across this truck. I thought ? it was a Mack M123 or M125. The more I try to figure out what it is. The more I realize I don't know what it is. I tried to find an ID tag , but couldn't find anything. If someone could enlighten me a little please. It has a fifth wheel and a big winch on it. I was told it had a Mack engine, but read they have cummins V8 ? I didn't want to ask if I could look under the hood. I was thankful to be able to see a little of it and decided I shouldn't push my luck. I was also told it was late 60's . If that helps. Thanks I remembered I had a very blurry pic from a couple years ago. It kinda shows the fifth wheel and winch .

I hope It's helped you a little, and hasn't added more questions. I will do some checking on the front spring brackets and report back.

Thats a good pic. That septic tank may still be serving its purpose......... sadly the 2 trucks are probably serving a different purpose. Turned into pop cans and razor blades.