Mark T

You'd pay more attention if she said something about a "reach around".

I PMed you

That gold bulldog must have came with the same can as the gold grill and headlight trim. Would be interesting to know more about this truck though. I remember a local concrete plant had one ( where's Steve S ) If I remember correctly it was a single drive, tandem taper leaf suspenssion and a V6 Detroit. U700s must all be some interesting combination of components 🤷‍♂️ Interesting truck just the same.

What's surprising about a senile woman saying something like that ? Thing I can't believe is her and so many others are in positions of authority. At least a$$hole soros supports puppets......I mean (people) from his era .

Wish ya a happy birthday...kinda looks like you're already have'n one 🎂

Haven't been past the place in a while, but Trovei in Port Jervis NY would be worth aphone call. They had several of the old NEMF trucks around. Many for longer than you'd expect. A Duie Pyle used to use trucks similar to that spec too. New Penn. So many of these have been gone for years already, but there's still one float'n around here and there.

How they say ???? if you're gonna dream...dream big 🤣

Happy birthday 🎂

True. They'll never come close to a ISX or something big. They usually aren't terrible either. 90 K is a handful for one. Especially if the truck can reach speeds over 70 MPH. They used to compensate for less engine torque with a lower axle , then give it lots of overdrive. 🤔 Maybe a stouter axle ratio is better money spent???

Are you sure there isn't just something wrong with it ?

There's a swell fella on here goes by the name " Revenuer " he has a good deal on the bumper they come with.

They're popular here on trucks with bigger steering axles (higher weight ratings) A little odd, not all the Macks had that set up. Older R models, CVs , wasn't uncommon to see those with nothing on the right. I had 2 '07 Granites one was a CTP713 and one was a CTP713B. The "B" (axle back) had the box on the right and the axle forword one had nothing on the right. It did have what seemed to be a more beefier tie rod and ends. Then there were other models that had a box on the right and the steer axle was only like a 14 or 16 thousand pound rating. Some of the other manufacturers that used two boxes also incorporated some form of cooler into the system as well. I'm as surprised as you are reading this that those trucks you guys use don't have some form of assist on the left.

That truck looks to be in nice shape.

Yes. It had no input other than the hydraulic lines going to it. Macks most often used a right side box on heavier steers. Other makes might have used an assist cylinder on the right. The right side assist box wasn't exclusively Mack either. Fairly common here on steer axles rated higher than @ 12000 pounds.

Twin steering boxes, refers to a steering box on the right side. ( where you guys normally have them ) Bigger axles here often have another box, or some form of hydraulic cylinder on the right side to help turn the wheels when steering.

There is a way they can be sleeved . I've seen it work on 12s usually a big 20 that actually sees 20000 on it, the repair doesn't last long. But then again, used to see more places willing to do such repairs.

Gee, and here I was think'n My 600 Pound Life was something.

1000 pound sisters ??? 🤔 On second thought..... I ain't gonna ask

Took a little dig'n, but there's one video claims it's a 3406 with a thirteen speed. Beautiful seeing it working.

My '21 Peterbilt gets @ 7 miles to a gallon. It's an MX13 510 🤭 . Loaded around 70% of the time close to 70K. If you try making it go 70 all day, it drops closer to 6 MPG. I do a lot of highway, not any sitting. Only one I can tell from experience. Now the '13 which is really good on DEF..... about 5 and a half, but it's geared lower than the '21 too. Like I said earlier, the macks used to be around 6 if you didn't push them hard. ( pre emissions I'm referring to )

I don't feel right less I'm huff'n down around 70 gallons a day. Any Mack I ever owned , the mileage was directily related to the right foot. The E7 350s were about the best on fuel . They were all able to clear 6 if not pushed real hard though.

I could never figure where the "econo" part came in.

And so close to mamorial day

It's in the dash. I'm a little embarrassed to say I can't remember if it's behind the cover in front of the passenger seat or if it's further to the left behind the panel with the cup holders. It's easy enough to miss. There'll be a latch that you squeeze with your fingers to open it. It'll be about ten by ten inch and when it's new it'll resemble a Scotchbrite pad ( but bigger ) if it's dirty, it won't look anything like a Scotchbrite. More like broom finished concrete.

Enough with the juvanile humor, now let's mooooove on. 🐄