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mechohaulic

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  1. nice picture = thanks -- another close by show I missed. didn't make the Watts show either. old age sucks
  2. they had a LM I would have liked to put my hands on
  3. keep in mind , there is a BIG difference between "doubting myself VS questioning myself.. doubt means __ don't think I can !!!! questioning ones self means to double check a persons work (which is acceptable !!!! after this build a positive is __you can NEVER say "I never build one before"
  4. always focus on the mechanics ;;; BUT also focus on safety surroundings . looking as if carpet material would be great for nap time while pretending to be working under unit!! just sayin
  5. your quick LMAO !!🤣
  6. removing the "inspection hole plug" helps for line up. found back in the day if a light film of high tack was put on the injection pump then place the gasket on pump, life was easier. don't know if high tack still around with all the new plastic silicone adhesives. able to rotate pump enough to engage drive gear without screwing up a gasket. then out came the extremely modified 3/4box wrench for the top bolt in the back.
  7. progress looking good. my question is : what is the floor material ; concrete ? the pattern almost looks like a rug ? frame extension came out super.
  8. congratulations, by the way :: did You know tom brady has the same tattoo on his left arm also !!!!!!
  9. got me on that one! running the brain cell rolodex; round doughnut style which slipped onto front cover -sat in saddle then top clamp compressed the rubber ???
  10. rubber insulator for front engine mount is a two piece setup , U shaped 1in +- not square or round rubber ? one piece fits in front crossmember saddle , second piece identical in shape fits in the top half of hold down bracket with two 1/2 or 5/8 ? Allen head bolts . if you have top half of mount , the insulator in it is what you are looking for X2
  11. You would have had a great time back in mid seventies being around this youngster who proved the Mack factory engineers wrong. being told NO way can a Mack MB have an engine brake installed. and the Fire Dept says then keep the truck. a little bit of chop/channel and the Jacobs engine brake roared to life. first one of it's kind. the fun days of experimenting with other people money LOL
  12. the 673 is being converted to 2 spin -ons and going into a B , veerrryyyy interisting
  13. fun part of building is that it's always a learning experience for all ;no matter how many years are put in. when it gets to be "I know it all " : then it's time to find an office job.
  14. a walk away has proven positive move numerous times. better than over taxed brain making errors.
  15. will you be there when engine installed and being fired up for first time ?? I was more nervous on a 673 complete rebuild first fire up then when my wife gave birth to our daughter. Doctors were there for problems (thankfully none) ;; I was the "doctor" on engine birth. LOL
  16. If You flip the top gasket upside down , do the holes line up with one hole not used ?
  17. know all about those Mack brake shoes ! 3/8th brass bolts . no easy way to remove old blocks. large screw drivers =even 3/8 drive ratchet with flat screw driver end P I A. smash the block and hold bolts with vise grips. then the cleaning-- grinder/ file and straight edge all before paint. the Q brake shoes factory reline made life easier.
  18. I'll have to tell Bob that tom brady has the same tattoo on his left arm that Bob has. LMAO
  19. the parts break down will not list the rubber diaphragm separate since it is part of the inlet/exhaust valve #6. thanks for the parts break down also.
  20. cleaning/organizing a shop is a major priority always. check off list on the DM might not have scored high for the day; shop cleaning over rules maintenance.
  21. It's a Mack :It's a work horse ; it qualifies.
  22. wasn't aware Woodbury had a unit like that . will have to investigate. Thanks for picture
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