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And here are the other pics I promised of an 03 superdog and the intake setup. I have even put in a photo of the air cleaner unit part number tag if anyone wants to try to get a stack intake set up. More pics in my gallery.

Yep all the latest Eaton transmissions run synthetic oil Expensive, but worth it in the long run.

OK, it's after April 1st, but I can remember here in Aus the last "blockade" as they get called in the media was actually across the gates of an oil company storage/distribution facility. Got the news media out on scene and didn't disrupt Mr. and Mrs. Joe Citizen in their everyday life, except fuel supplies started to dwindle at this companies bowsers after a couple of days. Best thing is that the general population got right behind them because the fuel prices were hurting everyone. Another famous "blockade" at razorback mountain back in the late '70s just got up the nose of John & Jane Citizen because it blocked a part of the national highway and stopped freight for a couple of weeks, and in doing so, truckies were portrayed in the media as nothing but redneck cowboys. The reason for the blockade was out the window. Lesson learned here, hit the news for the right reasons where John Q. Public will sympathise with you, not hate you.

"Bucks" County. How appropriate.

Excellent Super Dog. 12 outta 10 for that one!

There is nothin' in this world that feels or sounds like a V8 Mack comin' down the road. And as long as I can remember V8 Macks in Australia have been 454 or 500 HP.

Schmicko lookin' B fella. A real credit to your determination. Oh, yeah fairlane is pretty cool too. World's fastest "grocery getter" as we call station wagons here.

That is one serious tow truck!

Ok, basic rule of engine power, the colder the intake air, the better the performance. By putting the air cleaner under the hood, you would be heating it. The air coming in from outside might be cold, but when it gets to the air cleaner unit, there will be hot spots, and the air flow slows a bit in the unit, allowing the air to warm. I am an Aussie so therefore I guess biased to external "stack" type intakes and filter units. I have driven a C120 Frightliner with a C16 Cat @ 600HP under the bonnet. So was the air cleaner, intake ducting from the rear of the bonnet and all the rest of the hot stuff. Any day when it was over 30'C (mid 80's F), it just failed. Engine temp was way up and power way down. Leave 'em outside in the breeze.

I gather you have both banks heads off. Check for water stain of the liners. You may have uncovered a problem that might cost the owner dearly down the road. If it has let water in through an inlet gasket, guaranteed it won't be the only cylinder water affected. Whatever happens, the owner is one lucky fella, that bent rod could have been a real disaster.

Hi Patrick, and welcome from Australia. We have something in common. You're French, and I have to work on a Mack Quantum, which is a Renault in reality. Hate the bloody thing. But don't take it personally, that's a corporate error of judgement. Lots of good info on here, and if you want info on Australian spec trucks, I'd be happy to help.

Update: Saturday, 5th April, 2008. Last weekend (saturday), replaced air dryer unit with generic Wabco unit. Sunday called in as truck not building up air. Temp fix til monday. Monday fitted D2 governor valve to compressor ( yep down there in the chassis). Builds up air like a new one now. Driver happy chappy. Friday 4th April 2008: Driver rings up saying R/H front cab air bag leaking. Do the ring around and find (as usual) genuine only, AUD175.00 PLUS 10% GST. Gotta get one. Today, 5th April 2008. In to work when truck gets back to fit cab air bag. Straightforward job as only located on the bottom with 2 "pins" and push in fitting for air line. 15 mins and I'll be outta here. WRONG! While jacking cab up, hydraulic line breaks at rear cab mount locks. Great cab is up 6 inches with weight still on front air bags. Get porta power and stuff around grovelling under this bucket trying to find a spot to jack the cab. Remember it's R/H drive so all the steering gear and associated plumbing is on R/H side. 45 min later job is done. Try to jack cab down - nup no go. Blown line just vents fluid. Much cursing of French design idiots. Suicide decision made. Crack hydraulic line on Cab Ram. CRASH Cab is down. Bugga - didn't break. Oh well. There is still the burning option. And you wonder why I hate this thing???!!!!

We took out the old leaf spring at the rear of the cab and made up a top bracket to take 2 cab air bags. With an air bag suspended seat and long tail springs on the hendrickson rear, was a very comfy ride. Beat the hell outta a kenworth with 6 rod or knitting needle rear end.

And thanks everybody for your kind comments. My ex wife called it waste of money, but I never saw it that way. Still got a soft spot for the old girl (truck, not the ex wife).

In Australia basically rule of thumb was 4000 series had Cummins and 9000 series had Detroits, but there were a few exceptions. This old girl was originally powered by a 335 Cummins. My old boss in Brisbane had a Road Boss that was standard with a 350 Cummins originally, but he repowered it with a K-19 @ 575hp!!! Talk about wall to wall sump.