Mark T
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If the components of the lever and adjuster on the release shaft are stuck, as F said, they're a real treat. Sometimes if you have other ones it's easier to cut the shaft and fight it apart out in the open. I have a little tiny ram that came with a cheap porta power. Little tiny thing about an inch, I've used it to jack those things apart in a truck a couple times.
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I guess if you came from somewhere where you made around $7.50 a day, you'd do just about anything for ten times that.
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Kinda reminds you of that B in the other post.
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First thing you need to do is have the clutch adjusted properly. Pop the clevis pin off the release lever underneath the truck and look at the space between the throw out bearing and the clutch brake. ( ASSUMING the clutch brake is still in it ) It should be @ a half inch as mentioned previously. Then if that's correct, you'll need to investigate just about everywhere else between the clevis on the end of the cable and the pedal.
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Aluminum radiator, Budds on the steer , almost looks as if someone has a Fuller in it. Might be a little more potential than at a glance.
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So what's the big deal with these drivers ? AOC is looking into them peeing in bottles and leaving it by the road...... problem solved. Geeeeeeze
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New Granite yes or No
Mark T replied to Dieselman350's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
Those trucks did not like the Baldwins. For the price, I tried them. I'm with you on the manufacturer filters. Even knowing they're made by whoever as time goes on. -
New Granite yes or No
Mark T replied to Dieselman350's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
Cut'n that moisture sensor off doesn't hurt a thing. By the time the plug part on the engine harness is green, the rest of the harness is shot anyway. I worked on a a Volvo once ( I can't believe I fessed up to that in print ) It had Baldwin filters on it. Someone had that plug stuffed in the front bumper as the Baldwin replacement was just your typical spin on with only a little drain cock on it and no provisions for the bowl. I did try those filters on an MP7. went right on and had a fuel pressure fault until they came off the next day. Nothing about the water in fuel though. -
What a nice CH.
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New Granite yes or No
Mark T replied to Dieselman350's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
😂 I even cut that plug off the bowl on the one and threw them away. They were so much fun to try and get back on alongside the road when it was 2 degrees. -
New Granite yes or No
Mark T replied to Dieselman350's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
Done it. They weren't very service friendly compared to an E7 or E Tech. -
New Granite yes or No
Mark T replied to Dieselman350's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
Boy, they really were. Oil change. fuel filters . All on your feet. I don't ever remember changing a fuel filter on my MPs without wearing it. -
32 MM is about inch and a quarter as far as the socket size.
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Bill Barr 🤣 couple years late for the suck'n up routine . Gotta get a chuckle outta him try'n though.
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I wouldn't be too worried......at least until you wake up one morning and think to yourself " nancy wasn't really that bad " -
Why would you not want another CH or some form of one ? They don't exactly command top dollar for a good used one, and they're out there. Especiallly after already having one. You may be surprised how they stack up against other trucks. Dollar for dollar, they's hard to beat (literally)
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Problem now is they change so much so fast. Time was you could almost get Cummins parts at the grocery store. Now ? used engines are a fortune and not always readily swapped into just any chassis, or compatible with different versions of software. Stuff's too complicated anymore, and finding guys to do a repair is a challenge. -
I would recommend if you do locate a bumper like the one on the truck now, you sit down before you hear the price. There's probably some form of aftermarket around somewhere for it. They're usually between $500.00 to $1000.00. Usually closer to the $500.00
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😶 you may have just put an end to my occasional fast food cravings
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
You'd never find aguy to use something like that in this day and age. Now, they just tell you you need an engine. Or better yet a new piece of equipment. -
Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
IDK about the Ebay thing. I just noticed it on the liturature in the picture. -
Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Looks like you can get one of those things on ebay too Bob. ez peezy -
🤔 funny thing. I'm here reading this as I eat the Quarter Pounder they/them handed me .
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Bob, the engine hoist (shop crane) I see in the picture is your friend. Get a little creative with it. Light stuff like doors.... don't be afraid to make a couple feet of "jib" on the end of it. I've also found some old V belts are handy instead of chain for stuff that doesn't weigh much . They're much easier to buffer the component you're lifting. An old matched set off a CH handles a drum and spider when taking wheel ends apart.
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