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  1. mechohaulic
    I see where you listed the bay state show . a tad closer to CT also. in past has this been a descent show ? in the Baskin delivery days . one stop I had was in N, Attleboro.
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    be interesting to know actual model ; U -???? T. rear hubs 6 spoke not 5 ? dry air cleaner . profile shows R-487p. R model small diesel ?
  3. mechohaulic
    If/when you pull center cable out ;up on reinstall you may have to remove cable from drive end verifying inner cable went into the drive adapter and not along side it. should inner not want to fully seat;;; bypassing adapter possibly the issue.
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    But they are not all criminal repeat offenders::: they just don't like the 40 hr work week.
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    Bethlehem show came and went ; Barrington NH show over with ; not aware of any others then those listed on front page,
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    any one make the Barrington show this week end ?? great intentions of leaving CT early Saturday and do an over night . back to CT Sunday . didn't happen. 3 hr drive each way .
  7. mechohaulic
    with all the cable parts being new ; I'd go with the tach it self the issue. when cable disconnected spin the tach it self by hand. the brass outer end will move the gauge . if easy access completely remove gauge to check. for a tach to do a complete spin around will take some .
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    is the adapter a new or old one, old one may be rounded out inside cable end. new inside cable should have a crimped square fitting on it at tach end? easy check would be take cable off tach end ; start engine see if inner cable spinning. if so safely hold the inner cable slightly, can't hold to a stop == everything ok to that point. square input end in tach itself may be rounded instead of square. catches enough to move gauge ;not square enough to give accurate movement.
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    and don't forget updates are ALWAYS APPRECIATED . we all like expanding OUR knowledge ;;;young and OLD.
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    gets worse as old age closes in !!🤣
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    reason I was asking if it's a part still available. thanks for reply. the owner (good person ) can investigate ;I'm a no charge just helping him out. mentally it's my therapy also.
  12. mechohaulic
    haven't taken it apart yet, it's real worn. not even check valves looked at yet . to get fuel to system the primer spilled more fuel then pumped.
  13. mechohaulic
    USUALLY the 24'S WILL (would ) bolt up directly. main issue Use to be the position of the 24 band clamp. the 24's HAD a two bolt clamp; with today's cheaper manufacturing there may only be one bolt. Mack roto's had a felt wiper and o=ring inside. replacing to 24's easy ?? either install the 24 on axle and using slack , back off the slack to compress inside spring. large C-clamp to hold canister together ;main purpose not to disturb the diaphragm. rotate the clamp horizontal to vertical basically. or what ever position gives clearance.
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    not a screwup;;just an over taxed brain cells doing their best.
  15. mechohaulic
    sadly your also afraid to let your children leave the house today with the sicko's out there.
  16. mechohaulic
    Is the hand primer for the 400 still available; this one is worn/sloppy. don't recall ever rebuilding the old style on 673's. haven't contacted Mack yet since the answer will be :: need vin numbers etc.
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    the effects old age is spread to all of us. heard interesting statement last trip to DR; " the heart surgeon that did your procedure doesn't do surgeries any more " well that's good to know. heck of a note to be on the table all sewed up and he doesn't remember if all the parts are in there!!!😁
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    excellent process. even with a double take on project. I find myself having doubt later. simple things as lock the door or did I shut the lights ;will become mentally questioned.
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    ring gear on flywheel I assume, was the ring gear ground down ? by chance did you match old with new -do a tooth count ? not sure of starter tooth count.
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    ever so true your statements. life as a four yr old wasn't bad in 1886 for me (yea Joey I know ).LOL the major difference with the new generation VS the 50's-70's group is there was more Family fun; we didn't care about having the newest I phone or what the latest style was based on some TV /music person. simple things like sneaking in a drive in theater stuffed in back trunk! no more drive ins for one. every generation has it's positives also it's negatives. for the most part the generation I grew up even with it's down falls (Viet nam ) wasn't too bad. TV's with rabbit ears and an endless list
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    I have a long reach grab tool. saves a lot of bending. couple times I've kicked a penny across parking lot till I was next to structure to hold on to and bend down to pick up the penny. driving has become challenging also. at intersections, can't twist enough to check oncoming traffic. screw the "golden years"
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    agree ,with above also what FJH stated ,, back in the day the transmission guru at Mack (Al Dixon) took the tri counter shaft transmissions stood them on the nose using large blocks , each section had to be separated. pilot shaft drive gear wouldn't fit through hole. I spent my lunch hr in the machine shop asking many questions.
  23. mechohaulic
    bet you wish you still had the camaro !!!!
  24. mechohaulic
    wait till you get older. aint seen nothin yet for slower pace. took an hr for a 3030 brake can change last week, 20 min job back in the day,
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    don't forget WE where smaller back then also. '66 back seat smaller just meant two had to sit closer. LOL

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