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Any one in nys get the confusing letter from dmv,from what I heard if you drive interstate you need the med certificate,intrastate no,you must self certify to one or the other and that determines whether or not you need it,just going by what a buddy told me,anybody got any first hand info..

Sounds like you got it narrowed down to the front tires,I would try a better brand tire.

Also being in the dump truck business I just like the way the narrower cabs look sittin in front of the dump body..

I'm 6'2" and I've never had any issues with leg room in my CH. Only space issue I've ever had was too much distance between the driver's seat and the passenger door...without a power window on that side, it's just too Damn far to reach to roll up when it starts raining...

I used to love to rest my hand on the passenger seat in my rd,took a while to get used to the wide cab of the cl,keep throwing my hand over there just to grab some air lol

My 96 cl has less leg room than my much older last truck 1983 rd,I got the seat jammed back as far as it will go and still all cramped up,maybe its got something to do with the seat witch is the original seat that came with the truck,it's a pain to even get my foot on the clutch pedal and I'm under six ft tall..

From what I can see one thing hasn't changed much with Mack cabs,no leg room,how do you tall guys deal with it and why don't they make the cabs a little deeper..

Got my answer from Mack truck parts,$$$$$$

1996 cl 350,where the fuel lines attach to the lift pump looks like a check valve type fitting,are these a serviceable part or do I need to buy a new lift pump,fuel line fitting broke off inside it and cant get it out,the check valve screws out so I'm thinking its replaceable..

If it has a 10 speed, it may not be a 237... 237s are high torque rise engines that usually came with a 5 or 6 speed wide ratio transmission.

Yes absolutely,don't take anyone's word for it,that engine should be marked in front of the inj pump on the timing cover,you need to know what the rear ratio is to figure top end and if tranny is direct or over drive..good luck

Check your flywheel good,it may need to be resurfaced.Also sounds silly but make certain your installing the right clutch,by that I mean one with the correct torque rating for your engine,good luck.

Stopped by the North Canton CVS this morning for my DOT physical. I was the first one in the door. The cute little blonde (Kimberly) no longer works there. However, there was a "reasonably" attractive female Nurse Partitioner (Leslie) on duty. Usual stuff and then she asked if I wanted a hernia check. I said "your call" (I didn't want to appear over anxious). She said it was advised. So I smiled and dropped my shorts. She took her time checking for a hernia and "checked out the boys". MOF, the "major" was starting to stand at attention just as she finished. She did not have anyone "witness" the check. I passed the physical with no problems. So I am good for another two (2) years. Leslie mentioned a "new girl" is starting in a few weeks. I may have to go back for a retest. $104 with urine test. Life is good!

Are sure she wasn't checking you for ED..lol

I can't remember the last time I saw one of those rain or flapper caps on a truck,but do remember when they were very popular..

Another word of caution is when you are removing the dogs on the outer rim off the spokes..... leave all the nuts backed off on the studs Untill all nuts and dogs are louse. Seen them dogs go flying if they were under stress.... A shot to the dick,leg knee or ankle Wont feel too good. Ask me how I know..

[/quoteLast time I had to have a road service for a flat the guy loosen the lugs and grabbed the big sledge,I told him don't even think about hitting my rim with that sledge,he looked at me like I was nuts.lol,then when he put the rim back on I told him make sure you put it back exactly like it came of so the unpainted chock marks don't show..he was still shaking hes head back and forth when he left..

We use rustoleum smokey gray.

Me to but I add a little silver to lighten it up,use a small four or six inch roller,no need to tape off and they come out great..

I had one on a T2090 that was always tough,even when I put never seize on it,Found out if I loosened it when the transmission was still hot,it would spin right out.

Now that makes sense,the aluminum housing probly expands more than the steel plug when hot,if I could find something that will grab it,might give that a shot,thanks for the idea..

The fill plug in my 12 speed has always been a pain to get out even when I made sure not to over tighten it,well now it's totally seized and all screwed up from trying to get it out,any ideas,I'm thinking maybe bang a socket on and weld it to keep it from slipping?

Sweet looking rig,you got Ali McGraw to ride wit ya?

I know Dyanamat is expensive. I think there is another product that is just as good but cheaper. Looks great with the matting. I should do that to my R model too down the road.

Cheers, Rob

Roof and window flashing is basically the same at a fraction of the cost..

Also check your cab mounts,isolation is the key to noise reduction,the main reason new trucks are so quite is the fact there riding on huge air mounts witch completely isolate the cab.

Wow nice ride,good luck wit it..

I have a chrome bumper for an Rd if you think you can make it fit let me know. It has the two holes per side that are verically offset. I'm asking 450 dollars.

Thank you but I can buy the correct bumper manufactured by valley chrome for 420 plus shipping..

How will it effect your plow set up?

Like rowdy said, Keep the bumper

Thant another down side of going to a chrome bumper,I will have to swap back in the winter for my plow set up.

Why chrome? is the steel / black bumper worn out? IMO, the truck looks great with the black bumper, i would not change a thing.

Rick

Could never wear out that bumper,it's made from quarter inch steel,any one that gets close to it says holy chit where did you get that from,lol I have the build sheet for the truck and the Mack dealer had it special made for the original owner..sure would be cheaper to leave it alone,might do that to..

Thanks I was thinking the same thing,gonna stay with 14 inch..