justincase

Just read on the forum proper procedure for adjusting valves a didn't realize some rockers will be very loose on engine brake side. Gonna find a barring tool and start from scratch with valve adjustment and go from there

I also found one loose bolt that look to hold overhead in place. Not broken but very loose.

So rainy morning afforded me time to pull pan. No ceramic pieces to be found. I took both valve covers off and what I though was excessive valve clearance is now at 2 other rocker arms so maybe im not understanding valve clearance. I will look closer at valves and have my mechanic take another look. Few codes I got at last startup were 2_8 2_9 3_6 8_3 8_1. These codes were after valve covers were pulled and engine brakes wires disconnected

Will do. Thanks. My mechanic is well versed with cats and so im just trying to help the project along as best I can and if I need cam and lifters i figure i might as well do the suggested upgrades as well

So I know this has been brought up many times but im trying to understand the ceramic lifters in the mack aset. Truck started ticking and puffing out the air cleaner. Pulled valve cover and one rocker is way out of adjustment and nothing in the overhead looks out of place. I assume I have a broken lifter and would like to know the next plan of attack. I plan to pull oil pan and check for pieces but I am unsure of the actual procedure to replace lifters in this engine. I also realize cam is likely damaged as well. I've combed the forums and have read the upgrades done to these engines and am willing to go that route as well. Manifolds, possibly cam with no extra bump and turbo but just need a direction to go in. Thanks for any info. Justin

We get the white stuff once in a while

Gone but not forgotten!

Early 70's r model i believe had a double frame and wasn't a converted tractor. Haul 80,000 for 40 years and bones are bound to break. I got info second hand.

Think this old R model might need some frame work.

I am somewhat interested in truck in that neck of the woods and wanted to see if someone would be interested in looking at it for me. Best thing to do is e-mail me and I can give you contact info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would glad to reimburse someone for their time. Also any advice on a long distance deal like this would help. Pretty long haul from Maine to South carolina Thanks Justin email lorainelmt@yahoo.com

HO Bouchard has couple on Golden road haulin BIG LOADS.

Logtruckman Next time your in Maine swing by www.eaglelodgemaine.com Olive I think that ad was this month front page just print no pictures.

Looks good Saving my pennies for your CL for sale. Saw it on front page of Lumbermen's equipment magazine

I like that set up. I would like to see a 20,000 lb moose too but I think I would run the other way. Thanks for the info. Justin

Olive, So what's the combined weight there? How big is your trailer and is that a 1 ton or a 5500. Just curious because my skidder weighs a little less and wondered if I could safely move it with a bumper tow trailer behind a 1 ton. Looks like it was a fun trip for you guys and glad you kept cool. Justin

drool

That's the answer! I should buy a new one so I can see it roll down the assembly line, that would be cool. Think I could get a Titan for around 40K? Kidding aside I am sure Logtruckman will appreciate this. someday!

Thanks Olivetroad I haven't seen that auction site and will have to keep checking their trucks.

Thanks Rob I cruise a lot of truck, fishing, hunting, and forestry sites and this one has to be the best as far as people offering to help.

Rob I might go that route. If I get serious about the CL down south I figured I might post to see if someone could look at it for me. It sure would be cheaper than a plane ride.

Yup Still Mackless. On the hunt. Logtruckman's family has some perfect candidates but I have to make sure I can make the payments first. I am looking at a 2002 RB as well cab and chassis that I can build the way I want. Issue with that truck is Canadian spread rear axle is hard on sharp turns jockeying around. We will see I am not in a big hurry because I won't need the truck until Fall for the moose hunt. (Just kidding). I also found a CL with a serco loader in Mississippi but not sure how I could make that happen. I Like hunting for trucks but I don't like when they are 2000 miles away.

Ahhh Tatro I saw the Western Star on Truck Paper. I was gonna ask if that was your truck.

That is a nice unit but a little more than I can spend. I look forward to seeing some pics of Logtruckman CL.

Rob problem too is cell phone photos are such bad quality that everything looks good. This rd I looked at had a brand new trunion but yet he didn't know it had bad frame rust? Photos looked good oh well.

Olivetroad The trip was ok being with my dad and it was comfy in my wifes new grand cherokee. Glad it has cruise control because speed is very difficult to sense. All of sudden look down and speedo says 90 not good. Logtruckman that CL is right up my alley. Not sure I can afford it but I will try. Is it advertised online somewhere with pics or email me at lorainelmt@yahoo.com. Pics and specs would be great. I got an idea you are more than 5 hours from maine. Thanks Justin