Mark T

I've often thought we're living that movie......electrolites and all

I've seen a fairly new W900L painted like a Montfort truck. ( maybe there's several ??? ) It made me think " how many people know what that is painted like that trying to look like " it did look pretty good too. Guess that's what you call timeless good looks .

I watch and wonder myself. I get some guys have them just for that, but some look as though they're working trucks. Hard to believe components can take it.

Animals ????? I thought this was advise for some women I've met over the years

I agree. Honestly though, the transmission mount part ......I'm ok with that. Eaton isn't too far behind with manual transmissions either. 8LL, FRO 10s, 13 and 18 final four.

If it's a 505, the bell housing isn't the issue like it was with grey engines. If you don't have a PTO, it's a relatively easy swap. At this point, you almost have to wonder about availability of Mack transmission parts by the time the next repair rolls around. (yes I realize that's a sad perspective on things) Let's face it though, Volvo has no interest in manual Mack transmissions.

Paul Paul Paul...... Swishy was famous long before this.

2K for heads ???🤢 holy cow

OMG..... I couldn't have presented that better myself

Someone PMed tat info to you

How true. It can get confusing . Maybe he has the one that's just a basic ten speed ? ( I myself can't tell from the picture)

Think "woke" will make an impression like this in 78 years ?

RTLO 18s have a low (low ratio) I'd look it up but I wanna say like 14 to 1 (?) If I'm not mistaken the T310 is very close to the ratios of an 8LL (if it's one with reverse on the yellow button.... then there's two of those just to make it interesting (lol) I think it's the MLR has some really low gears (like 17 to 1) I think that 18B is like 14 to 1, check it out .

Depending which 18 , some models are lower than the 13. The 18 speed RTLOs have a lower low gear than the 13s (some depending on gear set) The 13 can be converted to an 18. Sounds like a pretty fast axle to try and accomplish crawling through soft earth loaded no matter what transmission.

Boy..... lucky thing our feckless leader stopped that railroad strike. Otherwise someone with a wild imagination might think there's some connection.

I'd look and see where it's broke. If there's a little stub sticking out of the head, let it go until it leaks or more break. Sometimes (if you get lucky) there's enough to get a small pipe wrench on. Most likely, you'll be drilling. It pays to put some effort into centering where you start to drill. Start with a smaller bit and drill slow. As everyone mentioned good left hand bits are a big plus.....along with a lot of patience. If you break a bit off in there ???? well..... you're screwed . I've had some success with a pilot hole then hog'n it out with a die grinder with a pointy bur in it. Patience ..... many have been removed on the truck.

Bob....you figure there's no chance of Clint Eastwood doing a cameo on Big Bang Theory 🤔

I always liked this one too

I don't think it's limited to frame straightening 🤣

This one made me actually burst out laughing

IDK those videos make for some good "fluff" I enjoy them.

If you go through to the end , other videos come up you can watch if you choose. There was one a guy was doing some kind of frame repair. He was cut'n, grind'n ...weld'n....little more grind'n. Went on to say the total repair cost $170.00 .

Don't kid yourselves..... any time you can change gears and the shifter goes through your hand smooth, you're not hurting anything. All comes down to weather you know what you're doing or not.

Aren't those big railroads subsidized by the federal government

I think maybe Maryland ? It was at one point. Both those cars were badass.