Underdog

I thought you might like the pics. Looks like you might have some dump experience, too. I traded the MH on the Vision I am running now. I miss the old girl, I guess we all remember fondly our first loves. Can't complain too much though, I've got a good horse now. Keep an eye out for me, I still run the old road through the valley down your way. The new bypass is nice but why climb the hills if you don't have to?

Check my gallery, I was able to scan & post pictures

That was my first thought. At least the owner kept it in the family. I have seen CH cabs with integral bunks for export and Aussie markets. We also know the B's had a sleepercab option years ago. Maybe this is a rare factory original? The metalwork looks very professional.

I do a lot of work for ALCOA. I am keeping my fingers crossed for my own good luck and anyone else who will be affected by this.

Welcome to the forum, TT. The more the merrier! Now down to the business of trading information. There is a guy down on 220 in your neck of the woods with a purple Superliner and an MH sitting out by the road. I have been trying for years to read the logo on the back of that MH sleeper, but can never slow down enough with traffic and all. Perhaps you can enlighten me. Also I notice the Purple truck has not moved in a while. Maybe it is for sale??? Sorry to hit you between the eyes right away, but everything clicked in my brain when I saw your home 20. In return for your gracious reply I will try today to post pictures in my album of the first truck I owned, an MH with an E9-450. I still pine for this truck, wish I still had it. That's another thread for Truck Stories. At least everyone can enjoy the pictures. I will try to scan in some pics; I don't have any digital pics of that truck.

Right you are. Many lines have been drawn by her and crossed by me. Still we put up with each other. Ain't love grand?

It figures a guy named Bubba would put something like that together! LOL! But really, a one of a kind FLAY bed truck in deep red primer ! How can I resist? Oh yeah, Sweet Polly might draw the line on this one.

Thank you for the clarification, Rob. Underdog's base of knowledge is vastly expanding on many tangents as a result of membership in this forum.

This all makes sense in California where new emmision regs make older iron obsolete. Severely misguided attempts at environmental salvation with a healthy dose of economic stimulation.

Is that large size lubricant good for "edge wetting" as well?

Blowup toys, crabs, what next??? I believe the original post had something to do with oil coolers. On very rare occasions the experience of Underdog becomes of some practical use. I have previously performed the operation you describe, with very few cuss words. Not bad at all, Dave. Just need some patience and dexterity to get at some of the top bolts and line up the O-rings upon assembly. I think the O-rings are sold in a set, all in one package for the cooler, and you might want to add the O-rings and gasket for the filter tower since you will have it off anyway. No crabs were injured in the posting of this response ! ! !

I didn't realize times were that tough, guys. If we had known you all were so hard up, maybe Barry could have solicited for a Christmas "TOYS for SOTS" charity drive. Or at least new bottles of Monkey Grip for everyone. I prefer Gorilla Tape myself, though.

I just love the way these threads take a hard turn and end up in the ditch ! Thanks for the flowers anyway, Other dog !

If a hose or harness rubs against the ECM housing, it can and will wear through. I have seen this several times on different makes of trucks & engines. Just poor workmanship when the truck is put together.

The Thermodyne was the first Mack diesel with direct fuel injection into the cylinders. Most diesels before it used a pre- combustion chamber in the head to mix the fuel. This was a big advance in engine power and economy. The Maxidyne, introduced in the mid sixties (along with the new R-model chassis), was the first true "low RPM" engine. Operating range 1200-2100 RPM. This again was a great improvement in power and economy at the time. Also allowed for less complicated transmissions and less shifting. Mack engineers really had this one figured out! The econodyne, as its name might imply, was an attempt at improving fuel economy. This was a lower RPM engine (1200-1800 RPM) more suited to highway travel. These may have been Mack's first 4-valve cylinder heads as well. Someone who knows better than me might offer more info on that. On modern engines, Maxidyne and Econodyne engines are set up according to what they will be used for. RPM range and torque rise is mostly defined by computer parameters. Maxidyne is set up for vocational and construction use with a wider operating range, while Econodyne is better suited for highway travel.

If your ECM is on the right side of the engine, the coolant line for the compressor runs behind the ECM. If this line leaks, I could see how coolant might get in there. If yours is a later 2001 with the updated ECM, this will not apply, as the ECM is on the other side of the engine.

Hi Thad, This may be an F model. Some "super duty" construction trucks started production in the late 1930's. Post WWII trucks used the L cab offset to the driver's side. The heaviest chassis built would be FT or FW models. I found in my books some reference to an FCSW, but that was an all-wheel drive truck. I don't know if the designation would be the same. I'm pretty sure the truck in your photos belongs to Roger Gerhart in Lititz, PA. It is at his show every year on the ground driving around, not sitting on a trailer. I must say, quite an impressive sight to behold.

They should pack those in oilcloth so they don't get rusty on the boat ride.

I've noticed a difference in MPG's between ULSD and the 'regular'. I have noticed a drop in power AND MPG's using ULSD. I try to get the 15ppm LSD as much as possible; my bulldog just seems happier for it. Looking at the big picture, I don't see any economic or environmental gain if we all must burn more fossil fuel to achieve the same amount of work. Another example of big government steamrollers smoothing the way for us.

Thanks Rob for the info on charging batteries and safety tips The only thing I might add is a note concerning dry cell or AGM batteries. These are becoming more popular for severe service and deep cycle operation. (There was a thread a few weeks ago about battery isolators and such) These newer design batteries are a completely different animal regarding charging & maintenance. Just make sure you know what you are dealing with to avoid personal injury and/or damage to your equipment.

I hope those are safety shoes she's wearing while working with tools

The cabs on these trucks hold up very well, no rust issues there. Mack had some issues with chassis paint in the late '90s- early '00s don't know if any improvement has been made on later models. My 2000 CX has held up well in snow country, but I scrape & paint the frame every summer. Most of the Visions are mutts with vendor components. Some say to save weight(Mack components are heavier). Another reason had to do with marketing. Mack wanted to make the Vision more attractive to fleets by giving them trans & rears that could be standardized with other truck brands. When I bought my truck new in 2000, Mack trans & rears were not even offered on the CX! I do dump work, so weight is a consideration, and the truck has held up well. 935,000 miles and counting on the original RoadRanger Super 10 and Spicer rears. If I had it to do over, a 13 or 18 speed and I would be totally happy with this truck. More gears is better for any kind of bulk hauling or off-road. 2004-2005 trucks will be right around 3 to 400,000 miles, so find out if the camshaft has been replaced. The E-TECH engines are notorious for that. Also a lot of these trucks have Spicer Solo clutches. If the clutch has not been replaced, it won't be long. Best to take the Solo out and throw it away. The auto adjusters work OK for about 3 to 400,000 miles, then you can't do anything but replace the clutch. Put in a good old fashioned Spicer Easy-Pedal 7-Spring, good to go another million miles. Hope this all helps, good luck in your quest!

I agree with you Thad. This seems to be standard in Quebec. Lots running around Montreal