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Bob,

Thanks!  At first I thought it was a snow thrower then realized it is a reel mower.  Looks easier, simpler, and probably less expensive than working on a Mack truck.

A question for the Mack Museum and its staff to answer.  Wasn't the Gen I Superliner manufactured in Hayward?  Did Hayward have a design studio?

7 hours ago, AZB755V8 said:

I got actually three tanks, one for a spare, from, www.truck parts inventory.com  for $125 each.

Thanks for the link.  I will take a look.  This morning I decided to use the new tank I bought rather than "squirrel it away".  I disconnected the air lines and removed the fittings from the old tank.  I need to install the fittings, plug four (4) ports, and then it is ready for installation.  I was going to powder coat it but will just install with "factory" paint.  Hey the original one lasted almost 25 years.  So the new one will likely outlast me.  As with the RH tank, I will put a rubberized strap between the aluminum step and tank.

6 hours ago, j hancock said:

The red knob should not be popping with the application of the yellow knob.

There probably is a time for brake release but 3 seconds seems OK for the air to overcome the spring brakes.  5 seconds maybe a little long?

My red knob does not pop out with the yellow knob so I think my system is functioning correctly.  I was only guessing at the time delay but it is a few seconds before the trailer brakes release.

Thanks everyone for the comments and information.

5 hours ago, carlotpilot said:

if your trailer has maxi-spring brakes yes pulling the red knob is what locks your trailer brakes when you are parked. a properly working system will automatically kick the red valve out when you pull the yellow one. however if you have a really old trlr.which does not have maxi-spring brakes then your trailer brakes will only hold when parked until the air in the tank under the trailer leaks off

My trailer is a 2005 Great Dane single axle.  When I pull out the yellow parking valve the trailer purges air and the red trailer valve does not automatically pop out.  Also, I notice when I release (push in) the yellow parking valve I cannot move until the trailer brakes release.  There is about a 3-5 second delay.  Is this normal?

New replacement (22QE31179M) tank bought from Barry but has several more ports and does not match exactly.  I can make it work if I can't find a nice used tank.

We have a movie star...one of our own...can you guess who?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc6anukym9s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCQNfSIHuI

Barry - Great show (as always).  And if it was not hot enough...there was the "flame thrower" that raised the temperature another 20 degrees or more.  Did I miss the BMT nooner?

Larry - congrats!  You scored two (2) pics.  If you need someone to spend the gift certificate...give me a call.

Air leak identified - LH air tank between tank and step...duh!

I was not able to drive the "roll hauler" in a deep or cement pond so I got out the trusty water/soap bottle.  Sprayed all the fittings and then soaked the tank at the step bracket (see photo).  I put my ear to the area and even before the bubbles started I could hear a slight air leak.  The bubbles confirmed what I suspected.  So definitely in the market for a nice used LH steel tank.

Still need an answer to my question...when parking the tractor-trailer combination, do I just pull the yellow knob and leave the red and blue knobs pushed in?  The red knob states "Not for parking" so I never pull it when connected to the trailer.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Have you checked the spray pattern of the nozzle?  If it is burning in a small area outside the piston bowl, that might indicate a poor spray pattern.

Still looking for a nice used LH single chamber steel air tank (part number 22QE1269M or 22QE4907M).  I will be at Trucktoberfest, Hagerstown Power Day, Winchester, and Gerhart's.

Carl - I may need to contact Dave.  Midway tanks are gone.

In June I replaced the RH (dual chamber) air tank because it was leaking air (red needle dropped quicker than the green needle and I could hear air leaking at the step bracket).  In mid-July I noticed the green needle drops to zero (0) within an hour or so but the red needle stays above 100psi (after several days the red needle will eventually drop to zero but that is not my concern).  I have three (3) hand valves - RED (trailer), YELLOW (parking), and BLUE (tractor).  When I am connected to the trailer I only pull the YELLOW parking valve.  When parking just the MH I pull the BLUE valve.  When driving the unit, both needles stay together and drop pressure at the same rate.  IIRC, the compressor kicks in at about 100psi and charges to 130psi.  Using the drain valves, the RH tank secondary side has pressure but the primary side and the LH tank have no pressure.   I also checked the trailer tank and it has pressure.

First am I correct to only pull the YELLOW valve when parking the tractor-trailer combination?

Second, I cannot hear any air leaks.  I would think I could hear an air leak with the green needle dropping pressure so quickly.  The other night I pulled all three (3) valves and the green needle dropped as before and red showed pressure.

I am eventually planning to replace the LH (single chamber) tank but as I mentioned, I cannot hear any air leak.

Any suggestions on where to look or what might be the issue?  Thanks for any suggestions.

Larry,

As I suggested, remove the hose on the inlet side and look at the fins.  Pull the exhaust and look at the outlet too.  Try "wiggling" the wheels to feel any sideways movement which would indicate bad bearings.  Also look for evidence of oil on both the inlet and exhaust sides.

Truck is geared for 56 mph based on my calculations (4.62 ratio with 11R22.5 at 2100 rpm).  Spicer TR722 5 speed transmission.  How much to change axle ratio or OD tranny?

Does a bear shit crap in the woods?  Count me in!

Doug M / Randy FWD,

Are either of you planning a tutoring session at the Nunnery (alias Tilted Kilt) on Friday September 9th?

8 hours ago, hurstscrambler said:

What would this truck have for a transmission?  Andy

Powertrain is EM6-300 with TRDL1070 (with 1, 2, 3, and 4 OD gears blocked out).  Transfer case is Mack TCS-15 (modified TC-15).  Front axle FABCO SDA-16 4.61.

I posted the article in WiKi that was published in December 1986 issue of Fleet Owner.

Mike,

You need to snag this one.  Not sure if it was originally a UPS truck (no roof faring and MACK on the grille).  I read in an article about the 4WD MH, the configuration was available for production.  Do you have a VIN?  The museum would be able to identify the original purchaser.  Would be interesting to know how many were built.

1 minute ago, mowerman said:

ahrite hopefully ill meet whoever is there from this site....i will be wearing a name tag of some sort,,,otherwise just look for a goofy old fatman lol.bob

Goofy old fatman....I am sure that description fits several of us.  Barry will likely announce a BMT noon photo.

Barry,

I plan to attend with the spudmobile (MH) and trailer.  Extended forecast is for chance of rain.  Hope it will be a nice day.

Denny,

Any contact info?  Never mind...I located their website.  I will give them a call and find out if and where the Mack can be inspected.

6 hours ago, mowerman said:

lol...excellent    dont know man this year i just decided to drop everything and fly out ...,...got my flight hotel and rent a car all set up...chev 41 said he was going,,,,other dog cant make it,,,im sure ill see someone from here...bob

Bob,

I plan to be at Watt's with the Spudmobile and trailer.  Watt's show is a great show third or fourth to Mudcungie, Trucktoberfest, and Gerhart's.

Larry,

Congrats.  I may make Ashland next year.

2 minutes ago, other dog said:

No, it's a single axle, cream colored or very light tan, looks good from the road, but there's nowhere to pull over in a truck there to take a really close look. However, as always, if anybody on here is interested I would be glad to ride down there and take a look, it's not that far from here.

And no, i'm not familiar with the Dutch Valley Restaurant, i've never stopped there- do they have truck parking? Joey Moore told me at the shop they other day that i've gotten so fat he was going to put a tread mill by the fuel pump, so I can work out on the tread mill while i'm getting fuel. Since I stopped smoking I do tend to eat a lot!

How far is Halifax from you?  If you get bored, go for a drive, and check it out.

Dutch Valley has a big parking lot.  I see RVs there and I am sure there have been semis too.  DV has a "stuff it buffit" so you better just drive on by.  As you are driving east from Sugar Creek, go down the hill, at the traffic light look to the southeast and you will see a big restaurant.  That is DV.

Nice pics as usual.  Did you get a good look at the R in Halifax?  Phone number?

Watched many a tug/barge on the Illinois River when I lived near Peoria.  Impressive!

BTW, was on Route 39 last Saturday, drove by Belden Brick on the way to Walnut Creek/Berlin.  Did you eat at Dutch Valley Restaurant or didn't you have time?

Mike,

I was not there and I have witnesses to my whereabouts.  And I know nothing.  "Never did know anything." - Scrooge