Mark T

I've reread this many times. I had a '06 AMI 370 4.17s and a Fuller 9 speed (overgear is pretty close as your transmission). I speced it to be light and aiming to get good fuel mileage. I can honestly say that was by far the worst truck I had ever purchased new. It was terrible on fuel, and by terrible I mean in the low 70s (weight) you had to drive it likean old lady to get in the four miles per gallon range. The thing was like a turtle on it's back. There were spots on blacktop it had all it could do to get moving. It was back to several dealers and on the dyno and ..... The truck was junk, and while a little worse than others , not night and day difference. Like I said, I've read this over a couple times, and from your first post ? I think I would leave it alone and keep doing what you're doing to it as far as operating it ( you're doing something right ) Those engines were filthy too, you go spending a bundle on reratioing it and next thing you know there's a hole in the block where a wrist pin let go. Personally, I think it's a case of "if it ain't broke.... don't fix it" The gearing it faster for mileage might not work on this one without spending a fortune.

Wait a minute...... an aluminum tank won't have rust in it (WTF) And why the gas is turning colors ?

Every time I'm burning trash I think of that guy . 🤔 Who the heck was that guy....

I had one ( similar ) 4.17s. mine wasn't very good on fuel and it was terrible as far as drivability.

You'd almost have to cut a hole in your's and clean it. Problem is a only way to stop the chemical reaction is to completely seal the inside of it. That's almost imposible . That caustic acid is just gonna eat into the metal unless no air gets to it. and existing rust ???? hard to stop without access . Then even if you cut a hole, how would you seal where it's welded back together. And this is all if it can be done without getting hurt from burns or worse

That LKQ probably has something. The Four States ine looks similar to the one in your picture but it's aluminum. ( SSo you caan buff it to high luster)

Four States has a 15" X 25" X 37" brand new aluminum $692.99

I was just looking. They're on there. Looks like around a K for a brand new aluminum one (yikes) Your tank looks maybe like it's from a Fleetstar (?)

Might be better off just replacing the tank. Used to see them advertised in all those magazines that used to come for free.

That's the one

Vlad had a picture of someone holding it and shaking it. I can't remmeber if it was himself or he had someone doing it.

Wasn't there a picture Vlad posted a while ago demontrating how to clean out an old fuel tank ?

Those in the picture JoeH posted look like they might be it. They're inboard brakes. No advantage to them as far as brake work goes. I'm thinking they may be the only way to get disc type wheels on 58s. I could be wrong though.

Ya know F.... I had to stop watching. I had a feeling these guys were screwed . I wouldn't be surprised some other $h!t storm comes their way either. Maybe Chance needs to transition or something. Simple ideas that actually work not to mention unarguabley going the right direction just aren't goint to work . Even the animals don't allow the dumbest to rule.

Might even be cheaper to change the bogie.

This is an expensive change even if the stuff is still available. If I'm not mistaken it requires a hub change (obviously) along with different drive plates. There used to be a guy here with a Superliner with 58s, he had chrome Daytons on it. I remeber seeing Budds with 58s, not sure I ever saw hub pilots on them. Budds are kinda going backwards as far as a truck with 58s as they can't take the weight anyway.

I'd love to hear that truck in person the way it is. Never hear that sound anymore.

I could see where that'd be a challenge. Thank God for those Murtys.

Awww...... take it easy on transgender day. biden has a close personal friend he did that for. Think his name is Mike Robinson

Guy driving looks a little like Earnhardt at a quick glance

I searched VTI Mack. That's a good way to see pictures of lots of MHs. Never had given it a thought before, but they were a nice looking cabover.

Price is definetely right on that one. Likely have way more into moving it.

That MH isn't bad. What a truck that must have been when it was new.

😂 I'm glad at least someone knows what song I mean .

Could you imagine that when it was new Bob ? I bet someone could do something better than cut that one up.