Joey Mack
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do you really have to ask,,?? dessert after the MEAL.
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Hmmm....... I think I would eat that
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MACKS,, Its not that great.. when the rotors are bad, the cost per wheel is very high.. I wish I could remember one that I did years ago.. I'm thinking $800.00 per wheel.. not including things like calipers, bearings or syn. gear oil if needed, air lines and such, based on how the failure occurred..
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Yep,, a girl like that would be pretty pricy, and the maintenance cost would be through the roof..
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Yep, and the tool set for M-Drives is very expensive. We had to buy it, however, we were not allowed to repair the main box. We had to send it out as a core and install a new reman box. So the tools just sit there on the shelf
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Mech, grade gripper replaces the driver using his trolley as a hill holder.. just more crap.
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as far as cam bushings goes... the hub has to come off, which will need a wheel seal and bearing inspection... this aint no nickel and dime job if you want good brakes, and find worn bearings.. yes it gets costly, but not stopping short enough and hitting another vehicle, is also costly.. yeah, a bit dramatic... however... he did post a question about 'brakes'...
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Frieghtliner used long strokes on drives in the early 2000's or so.. I have seen them often on trailers, frameless dumps in my case.. its not rocket surgery. just do like Mark said to set them up.. I have also installed some that had long push rods with short threads,, specific to the trailer.. as far as going passed 90 degrees,, to me that is related to brake shoe wear, and s-cam bushing wear. jojo
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In the 18 years I have lived in central N.C. ... It has snowed less here (total in 18 years) than in any individual big storm I saw in Maine. Sometimes I miss the big storms, but when i was living there it was like having a part time job, just moving snow.. If it happened here now 8''+ it would just be fun to play around in it.. anyway,,, Just pokin' some fun... jojo
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Yes, I believe the mount is where the difference is. The chambers are longer in the middle section, the slack adjuster are still 5",5 1/2", and 6" on center 28 spline. And the chamber mounting holes are still a figure 8 mounting pattern. As far as pushing too far, to me, that is up to the installer to measure the push rod correctly. And maintain proper adjustment..
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Father passed away, inherited old Mack truck
Joey Mack replied to ck14's question in Mack Truck Q & A
That truck is a good truck, but yes parts are hard to find. I hope you can advertise it and get a few grand for it, and give someone a good truck to fix or part out.. I'm sorry about your loss.. jojo -
It would be... as well as knowing how to get things done !! much like how you (Paul) have to grab the bull by the horns to get the job done.. With great respect... Jojo
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we have long stroke brake chambers here, 3'' stroke. they can be identified by the square shaped air line ports on the chamber.. We cant go back to Real Slacks, because of the Gov'ment.. Manual slacks can only be used if the truck was born with them. Too bad, they work good, and with regular maint, continue to work good.. I prefer them too.....
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Sorry Mech,, his truck doesnt have those parts.. It has a heavy duty cable from the pedal arm to the release fork, and if it is air assisted, the cyl. is at the fork on the transmission.. similar to a steer assist, just 8'' long.
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When you back them off, is the ratchet in them really strong or do they crank backwards really easy with little to no clicking?
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From the top of the "Rock Pile" Mt Washington NH
Joey Mack replied to 70mackMB's topic in Odds and Ends
Ive been on top in early summer. It was in the 70's at the base, and snowing at the top. I also rode a street bike to the top. It was a great ride.. especially coming down... The White Mountain National Forest is beautiful. -
Mark T makes a good point.. No chance this has an air assist on the cable?
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theres not enough info.. are they old? are they new? are they on the front drive incorrectly? anyway.. I guess we wait for him to post more info and pictures.. jojo
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Thanks guys.. Next step is to take it off the stand and put it on the wooden pallet that is made for these and then I can finish priming it for paint and then groom it.. Oil + fuel filter pads, compressor and fuel lines and so on..
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Well I spent a good bit of time in my shop this weekend. I got the E-Tech to a happy place, after receiving the cam key and lifters mid week. Funny thing is.... I realized today that this engine kit didnt come with the oil pan gasket and insulators, like other PAI kits i've used..
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2000 mack rd688s gunk coming out of crankcase ir
Joey Mack replied to Jpaul's topic in Engine and Transmission
were you the guy that texted me today about doing a road call? -
Paul... you speak a great truth.. however, here in this land we throw stuff in the trash.. and I'm sure his slack adjust is automatic. you speak of a manual slack adjuster, which works perfectly. just needs to be checked regularly.. thanks again for posting a real repair... jojo
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No more mobile work.. I have a cushy city job now.. I just build Mack engines and transmissions in my shop.. sorry bud.. jojo
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