68-f-model

After having a small short/fire in the harness on my f- model it got me thinking I should replace the harness just to be safe.

My question is has anyone ever used a Painless performance universal harness with say 20+ circuits on it and adapted it to a Mack?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-10104/overview/

This would net me two things not fearing leaving the batteries hooked up at night and all modern relays and fuses. I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work but maybe I am over looking something.

At least they're not the three piece rims , from what I can see. Two piece make me think twice , three piece I dread doing anything with. Once underdogs incident paint suddenly moved down the priority list and tubeless 22.5 rims shot to A1 priority.

Impressive those tires have lasted longer than most cars

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Reman-Mack-Transmission-T2130-or-T2180-13-or-18-speed-/301704880408?nav=SEARCH

Rebuilt 13 / 18 speed Mack transmission

Found this one craigslist, some one needs to restore it:

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/cto/5114436505.html

1941 4 wheel drive Mack truck Model NJU. Original 532 cubic inch engine. Needs restoring. Collector truck. Only 692 of these trucks were built and originally listed as "topographical tractor". Front winch. Old wrecker truck.

Found this on craigslist:

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5133117553.html

1970 Mack R 600 300 motor 5 speed wet kit good tires runs good 5500 OBO

765 438 1938

I have a source for the 8.25x22.5 rims for the change over so that is covered.

The tires were on a motor home that was stored indoors.

Despite being cheap on some things I don't want to have to worry about tires coming apart or rotting from the inside. At his price it was awfully tempting to take the cheap route. But I'll just bite the bullet and order 8 brand new Samson 11r22.5 GL293D (open shoulder tread) from Chicago Tire. At $2,730 on my door step I don't think that is to bad. I considered retreads but on a truck that doesn't go 10,000 miles a year I think I want the newest caseings I can get not some already half through their life. Also with the recent posts about the bandag failures on here I would trust a retread about as much as a 10+ year old tire.

Just called and talked to the seller. The tires have a date code of 2004. I am thinking I should pass on them and find something newer, am I right?

How old can semi tires be and still be expected to be safe for use??

I know for car tires they say 5 years.

Well it is just a toy that will never see snow, mud and grass on the other hand it will probably see. I think for the price I will give them a try. Then if they end up to bad on grass I'll just have to pull out the old tire groover and turn them into more of a lug tire.

What is the opinion on Michelin Pilot XZA1 295/80r22.5 152/148m tires as drive tires?

I can get a set of eight with only 30,000 miles on them for a steal. I figure they would at least be better than the ancient 10.00-20's that are on my truck now.

Looking for a set of crank up landing gear for my trailer.

Just getting a little tired of bottle jacks and wood blocks.

Closer to Michigan the better I guess, let me know if you have some.

Your tire issues have me seriously reconsidering using the 8.25r15's that came on my trailer. I am thinking for piece of mind I'll go to the tubeless 17.5 if the budget allows.

Agreed with hurstscrambler,

Without the entire story one can skew the numbers to support and argument.

I know of guys on the floor at ford that were making almost double what I make with a college engineering degree. Some times unions end up being greedy and shooting themselves in the foot. I can't blame ford for moving production to mexico when every time they turn around the union is demanding a pay raise. What will the union do once all production has moved and their is zero manufacturing in the US and thus no working union members to support the "union reps" and associated bureaucracy. That will be an interesting day.

no connection:

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/hvo/5078096200.html

mack motor - $900 (spring lake)

1982 mr mack motor 237. 5 speed trans .185000. Miles great start. Ran good no known problems 616-638-1537.

Heating a 40x60 shop with 16 ft ceilings will cost regardless of radiant or forced air.

I am curious what his bills are with forced air.

Mainly insulate, insulate, insulate. Best use of any money in a new shop. If possible do the insides of the walls and ceiling in sheet plastic before insulating to stop any cold air from blowing in and hot air from leaking out. You won't believe the difference 8mil plastic can make all by its self.

Do you have couple of those as I am looking for one as well for my f-model? My engine already has the spin on coolant filter so I am just in need of the oil filter bracket.

I can't emphasize the importance of insulating under the slab ( I am talking inches of insulation) if you leave it out you had better be prepared for high heat bills. You want to completely isolate the slab from the ground with insulation on the bottom and sides. Its a little late to try and add it after the slab is poured. A poorly planed radiant system is nothing but a waste of money and will never reach its desired efficiency or heat output.

original exhaust

No, I don't have any mufflers on it. It had just a straight stack on it when I got it. Just sitting in the yard idling it is about the same if not quieter than my GMC's 8.2 diesel that has a huge muffler and an under the box exhaust exit.

Once I get it on the road (a bit of work to do on it first) I'll find out how loud the dual larger stacks are.

Just curious as I have 4.5" dual stacks I just put on to replace the original 4" single stack. I figured if once I got it on the road it was to loud I will just drop in a set of insert mufflers. I assume that those would meet the requirements?

Thanks Superdog, the only thing the guy ever hauled on it was a very small dozer, it has had an easy life.

Thomastractorsvc, I can only hope mine turn out half as nice as yours and yes all new 8.25r15 of respectable load rating are in the plans.

One other question is on decking.

-Should the wood be the tallest surface on the bed or should it be flush with the metal framing.

-I have been debating between treated yellow pine and some sort of oak, what is the opinion? (no I am not using apitong).

Purely a hobby truck and trailer but I do want it to last.

What law was passed banning straight pipes? What states does it affect?

True so with the current tires I have 18,080 capacity. But what percentage of a load is carried by the tractor?

additional pictures

Just picked this up the other day but there is no load rating on the only plate in it.

What is the opinion on its capacity?

Details:

made by: Transport Trailers Inc. Cedar Rapids Iowa

tires: 8.25 r15

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