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Still have it for sale

Paul: If you are going to come trough Columbus, Ohio give me a call and we can get lunch or dinner.

Jaime

Thanks Terry. I went up yesterday and looked at them. They will work out just fine.

Jaime

Hey All I am in need for 2 heads for a 237. I was hoping someone might have some new ones they want rid of or gently used ones. Please reply asap as I would like to get this motor back together

thanks

Jaime

I am looking at 72 CF-600 75 Baker Arielscope with 40000 miles. It is in good shape. The usual leakes and the controls in the bucket don't work. What would be a fair price? Is anyone here interested in it if I can't afford it?

Jaime

Anyone have a lead on a mack mailbox? I would love to have a b-model one.

SUSAN NICOL KYLE

Firehouse.Com News

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company's 1955 B-85 open cab Mack ladder truck.

When their tones sounded on September 12, 2001, volunteers at a Maryland fire company learned they were being dispatched to a call like no other -- mutual aid to Virginia to assist at the Pentagon.

Woodsboro Vol. Fire Chief Micky Fyock said his company had something unique, a 1955 B-85 open cab Mack ladder truck. It was small enough to get through the Pentagon tunnels. "We had the little truck that could."

"All we were worried about is getting down there, and getting the job done," Fyock said. "I told the crew that's all that mattered. I didn't care if we had to tow it back or bring it back in pieces.. As long as it did what it was called for..."

Robert Compton, the driver, said it was a trip down I-270 he isn't going to forget. "I think we only saw one tractor-trailer the whole time. The interstate was empty...I think the truck maxed out at 68, and that was going down hill."

As they approached Washington, they could see an orange glow and dark smoke. They would later learn that it was the lights from the emergency vehicles, not fire, that caused the hue.

"I warned the guys going in that there would likely be high security, and not to do something that could get us shot," Fyock said, adding that his crew already understood the magnitude of the call.

When they arrived, however, they found just the opposite. After what felt like an eternity, an older man pointed them in right direction.

Firefighter Michael Cornell said on the trip down he tried to prepare himself for the task ahead. At 18, he knew he was going on the biggest mission of his life. But, it would take days after his return to really sink in.

He said he was impressed when a military officer approached and asked them: "How can I help you to help me."

Compton steered the antique truck into the tunnel. Clearance was especially tight at places where firefighters had placed planks for hoses. When they emerged into the courtyard, an abandoned military van blocked them from setting up close to the building.

But, that obstacle also was handled quickly. "Bob crawled underneath it, and disabled the transmission. We pushed it out of our way," said Firefighter Steve Devilbiss.

The reaction of other fire crews to the little truck was priceless. "A few came over laughing, and said what is this?" Devilbiss said.

Through the night, the crew took turns on the 65-foot ladder, directing a water screen. Their mission was to stop the fire from spreading to other areas. They were the last defense.

Devilbiss said he remembers how quiet the operation was as people went about doing their jobs. Only radio traffic broke the silence. "They laid out body bags...Some laid down on them to try to get a nap."

Fyock said as he looked at the damaged Pentagon lit up by the flashing lights, it hit him that his rural, volunteer fire company was playing a historic role. "We were called by these career people because they needed our little truck. We were in the biggest fire operation..."

The volunteers took pictures of their truck and the protective water curtain. But, the camera was confiscated. Although someone promised they'd get it back, they didn't.

Cornell said he still remembers the odors.

As dawn broke, the firefighters observed that a small city had been erected on the grounds outside the Pentagon. More and more people started arriving. Some were in tears, some simply stared in disbelief..

"I sat with one man for a while," the chief said. "He pointed to where the plane had hit the building. He said he worked there, but he had a dentist appointment. His co-workers all died."

Command released the volunteers and their little truck in mid-morning. A Virginia fire officer shook their hands, and thanked them.

The Woodsboro volunteers say they came in during the night under the cover of darkness, and performed a vital function. But their efforts have never been recognized.

"We do have a letter from President Bush, thanking us for our work at the Pentagon. It mentions each and every one of us," the chief said "But we've never been included in any events or functions like other departments. You won't find Woodsboro's patch on any of the shirts made up to recognize the fire companies that were there that day."

Nonetheless, the crew says they were proud to have been part of the operation, and believe they made a good showing for volunteers across the country.

"This is our company's legacy," Chief Fyock said. "We had the little truck that could and did."

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There are 12vdc units

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I am in need of a striker plate for the passenger side of my B-85. Any one have one?

What kind of power in the LT?

Don't forget the price you paid for your not so top of the line service. The money a lot of these people are making is out there too

So does anyone put any thing in there fuel. I was at Ford dealer and they were pushing there super fix all stuff for the 6.0 L. I have put lucas fuel additive in but did not really notice anything different. So before I head out for the summer I thought I would see what you all think.

Jaime

well as it turns out it is the switch on the pump. That should be an easy fix. The other problem is that it is way out of adjustment. But that should not be that big of a deal either I would think

I need help with my jake. I have a real jake on a 237. I have wired a switch in the cab that goes to the swich on the pump, that goes to the 2 place on the jake. Every time I turn on the switch the 20 amp fuse blows. Any thoughts?

jaime

This is to inform the community of Mr. Shawn Colson of West Suffield, Ct. I purchased an ENDT 675 off of him in February. He stated that the engine was in good running condition, but he scraped the project that he was going to use it in. So a deal was made and I traveled from Ohio to get it. I told him that I would pay most of the money up front and the rest after 30 days so I could have the engine looked at and installed. The project had not come along as fast as I had wanted so at 30 days he was sent the rest of the money and I still had not had it going. We as we could have all guessed the engine is not in that great of shape, and most likely he just painted it so it did look good. The injector pump is shot and has to be rebuilt, the booster pump was completely non- functional, jake not installed correctly and so forth. I am not 100 % sure what else is wrong, because I am waiting for the pump to get rebuilt. Mr. Colson is not returning any phone calls. I have contacted the West Suffield Police department to file a complaint and they told me that this is not the first time he has done this to someone. So now I will have to have my attorney send him a letter and we will have to take that route. So my advice is to stay clear of him and his shady deals. If any one needs his address or phone number I will be glad to send it to you. He goes by StorminNorman her on BMT

Which brand and weight gear oil is your top pick for transmission and rear end?

While down in the Dominican Republic for the last two weeks, I noticed that most of the country has macks. They were all shapes and sizes and overloaded. There were B's towing R's and anything going. All sorts of mismatched parts, hoods or no hoods. Here below are some pictures.

So In the Dominican Republic all of the trucks and busses have these on them. It is attached to the valve stem. Also on a side note almost all of the trucks on the island are 's. I will post that later when I have time.

am I going to lose HP if I do not have one?

I am taking out my 637 and installing a 237. The question that came up today was what to do about the air to air cooler. There is no room to put one before or after the radiator. Anyone have any ideas? Do I really need one? I was going to put a large air cleaner under the truck.

thanks

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WELL the 707 gas job is long gone. But there is going to ba a nice END 673 that just had all new gaskets put in, valve job, new injectors, and such. Let me know if anyone is interested in it

Hi all I am about ready to install my 237 in my b-85F . I was hoping someone here could tell me how much oil? What is the Oil Filter number? What it the coolant filter number? Also the Fuel filter too? Thanks Jaime java script:emoticon('', 'smid_6')

Can someone please give me some detailed instructions on how to time an END-673. I needed to replace the gasket behind it and now need to get it back together. Thanks

I was wondering what anyone's opinion about the scales are. I have not been stopping when I am bobtailing, but if I put a flat on it I a debating what might happen when I fly past them. I do not haul for hire just personal stuff.