rhasler

The other day at work we received a USB floppy disk drive. In the box was a thin manual that on the front said "Ploppy Disk Drive". Laughter followed but it was a sad sign of the times. Many of the Chinese manufactures do not have English translators on sight nor do they want to hire one. So they probably use a Chinese to English translation book/web site/software that generates the horrible "engrish" we see in many product manuals. Guy I know bought a cheap Chinese scooter that had a sticker under the on/off switch: The ON position read "To work nirmal" the OFF position read: "Flame out". Not only do they use bad grammar, wrong words/phrases but they also misspell words. Its funny and sad at the same time.

The package I scanned earlier was from a "give away" item that came with a photo tachometer I bought at a Mac Tools event a few years ago. Reading it brought to mind Henry Rollins' Boris, so I saved the box. I think the box may have outlived the flashlight it was made to hold.

What is this baby 8 chassis you speak of? I would like to know more about it. Mack Australia has a truck that could handle the class 6/7 market called the Metroliner. Pretty much a regular Mack cab with a short hood and Cummins ISC or ISL engines. Short BBC, little over 105 inches.

Details are pretty sketchy, mostly just vague rumors. As 3P said: "The only thing I can say is...I can't say" (because I don't know).I would like to see a Midliner class replacement that was similar to what you have described, along the lines of the International 4400 or Kenworth T300 (I believe theat's the correct model number but I may be wrong). From what I've heard, the UD are supposed to be pretty good trucks, but then again I haven't heard very much.

The only thing I can say is... I can't say.

Thanks 3P, sometimes silence speaks louder than words.

Dear Manufacturers and purveyors to consumers, Please take note that when I order a product from you, I do not need a 2 inch thick instruction manual, or a manual that you can turn over and upside down to view different languages and dialects. I pay for your products in American money and I only require american (English language) instructions. I would also like to introduce you to a concept known as "Proofreading". Webster defines it as "To read and correct,(printers proofs). This is most preferably done after initial print, its proofread, mistakes corrected, then you can take off with your gazillion copies, and guess what, they will all be identical and grammatically correct! This proofreading concept is best done by someone schooled well in the english language, preferably an english major. The best quality proofreading does not come from someone in Botswana working at the rate of 12 cents a day, and does not even speak the english language. I really mention the possibility of all this so maybe a lighter instruction or assembly manual might possibly lower shipping costs. I have one more item to mention, while you are on the company jet on your way to your swiss "chalet", I retract that, this should be part of proofreading also, but anyway, please make sure when instructions say "insert bolt A into slot C, see Fig. 6, there definitely needs to be a Fig.6 and also aforementioned slots. Maybe while you are on company jet to Switzerland (possibly to deposit cash), why dont you just take a sample of your product, with included instructions, and try to assemble that Son of a Bitch yourself? If you look in the index of manual for 10 or 15 minutes, you might find your language. Thank you for your time, I feel much better now. Dumb Gravel Pit Hillbilly Randy

Dear concerned consumer,

We regret that you were dissatisfied with your recent purchase of our instruction manual (the product whose operation it describes was free of charge, being as it was produced with materials far less costly than the paper the instructions were printed on). Here at the Company we make every effort to enhance your reading experience by taking certain "poetic licenses" with our instruction brochure and your language. Please see the attached document as an example of our continued efforts to both entertain and edumacate you.

yours, rhasler, freelance literarally inclined proofreader

A Perfect Example.pdf

"For several years now, UD Trucks North America (the new name for the Nissan Diesel truck brand) has been part of the Volvo Group. Today, as part of our ongoing efforts to improve efficiency in the Group’s North American truck operations and position ourselves for future growth, we’re announcing that UD Trucks North America will become part of the North American Trucks organization effective January 1, 2011.

The Volvo Group is committed to the sustainability of its truck brands in North America, and this consolidation will help ensure that each brand has the support it needs. We believe the new structure will also bring very real benefits to UD Trucks customers and dealers in terms of products, parts and system support – in fact the full range of transport solutions.

UD Trucks will relocate its headquarters from Irving, Texas, to Greensboro by year-end and share “back-office” support functions with the Mack and Volvo brands. And like Mack and Volvo, UD Trucks will maintain a separate sales and marketing organization to promote the “UD” brand image and position in the market.

We don’t have all of the details of the UD integration in place, including how individual UD employees will be affected and how many will be asked to relocate. (Currently UD Trucks has 36 employees in its Irving office.) We expect to have more details in the next 90 days.

I know I can count on you to support the “UD Trucks family” during and after the transition. Please join me in welcoming them to North American Trucks.

Denny Slagle

President & CEO

North American Trucks"

So 3P, is this the long awaited "baby 8" chassis? I can't imagine that NAT will let Mack develop it's own medium duty chassis when UD already has one, but you would know more about such things than I.

Gday everyone how are we? Ive recently plumbed up my R615 from the ground up. Its not quite the same as original, it came out with a single air tank for service applications and it had a cable operated hand brake. Ive put an extra air tank on for the emergency release system controled by a PP1 valve. Does anyone know if you can get hold of the name plate that fits under the nut on that valve? It goes through the procedure for the emergency release application. Ive also plumbed in a limiting QR1 valve for the steer axle, controled by a TW1 valve(same as a diff lock switch). Does anyone know if you can get hold of the 'Dry Road/Slippery Road name plate for the top of that valve. I know these are ridiculous requests, but I just want it to look close to original inside. Any help or info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone, Skip

I think Haldex Midland Part Number K145158 is exactly what you're looking for. Here is a link to the catalog page.

http://www.haldex.com/en/North-America/Applications-Products/Product-categories/Brake--Suspension-Systems/Valves/Accessories/Faceplate-for-Valves/K145158

Morning Randy. I've been watching Mark already. Going over his expense report there were several charges to a restraunt called Hooters. Not sure what that's about what with all the "secretaries" he hired. I also noticed several pieces of furniture missing from the office and there was a white Vision parked out back about the same time. I sure hope he's not moonlighting as a furniture delivery guy or something. More on this as it develops.

rhasler, Head of Security and Industrial Espionage Prevention, randyp Enterprises Inc.

Note to self-make sure to properly redact all internal documents, if Mark and the lawyers he has has on retainer get their hands on them it could mean trouble.

rhasler, Junior VP of Document Redaction and Confusing Paper Trails, randyp Book Cooking Services Int.

MEMO--Personal assistant Rhasler--Lets keep a watchful eye on Mark, hes very valuable on Board of Directors, however, i feel he may have lost true path of our new innovative company. Limit his company credit card, require receipts, bug his home, the company washroom, truck sleeping berth, (we may have to censor some of the sleeping berth stuff, or blackmail him with it later). Unlike us, Im not sure if his true intentions are to cure world hunger, prevent disease, improve living conditions in third world countries, and find Osama Bin Laden. I think he may be in this for the money, Eat this memo when read, make sure its still not readable in case Rob finds it in toilet. Petroleum Visionary Randy

Morning Randy. I've been watching Mark already. Going over his expense report there were several charges to a restraunt called Hooters. Not sure what that's about what with all the "secretaries" he hired. I also noticed several pieces of furniture missing from the office and there was a white Vision parked out back about the same time. I sure hope he's not moonlighting as a furniture delivery guy or something. More on this as it develops.

rhasler, Head of Security and Industrial Espionage Prevention, randyp Enterprises Inc.

I asked about key cam change. He said the main gain is in he ECM. But I need to buy Mack turbo injectors,,etc. Before Mack will release high hp service data pack. Does this sound TRUE?

Yes. Although the turbo's look the same there are some difference in them. The same goes for the injectors too. They have told me in the past that the truck must have a transmission oil cooler, heavier rear ends, etc. installed mainly to prevent premature failure of those components due to higher horsepower and torque output. Without having the proper turbo and injectors they can't verify how the engine will actually perform.

The customer took the truck to a private shop and passed with an 18% i guess THE DOT"S meter was off or the tech that was conducting it.The private did the test three different times and the max was 19.2% The states was a 26% resulting in a 150$ ticket.

Makes me wonder where the DOT performed the check. Maybe they intentionally skew the results knowing that the cost of retesting the engine privately, going to court to fight the ticket, and the lost time on the road will cost more than just paying the ticket. A gap that large is kind of suspicious to me

That's one fine looking bovine too.

No cookie for you.

And yes cam and lifters. I took a breif look b4 I cut myself (Forgot how sharp) more were on their way out.

Possibly from fuel dilution. They are sharp. Did you already pick up the truck?

yes it's a reman on #6. Oh btw way any numbers for my cores I kept?

What cores did you keep? If you kept the cam and lifters you would need to contact camcraft at http://camcraftcams.com and see if they will buy the core. I've never dealt with them, so I'm not sure on their policies. Hopefully they will buy it and help offset your costs. The part number for the cam will be matrix stamped on the nose of the cam, probably just the last four numbers and a letter, most likely it's a 454GC2190C or D

Memo---Personal assistant rhasler,,Put bollweevil on staff pronto, this team needs thinkers like him, secondly, if you can find a toilet big enough to plunge Robs head in, then hire him,,END OF MEMO, carry on,,,Chief Randy

I hope this is big enough Boss

Gives the term shithouse a whole new meaning.

rhasler, Executive Head of Architectural Missteps, randyp Builders Corporation

Thanks ALL,

I'll p/u tomorrow,but 1 more question. They found An leaking EUP. price 550, put me over limit. Can these be rebut?

Any SAID I said install one but this all I have. Called back later only rose about 150.

So did I get a break on parts? Or do you thick it was patched rebuked etc.

Thanks for input!!!

I've never seen a fuel shop that rebuilt EUPs, but there probably are some out there that do. The EUP that they installed should be a Mack Reman pump. Make sure they replaced the EUP bolts and programmed the new cal code into the EECU.

The Mack Museum says the Cruiseliner is the only one known to be in existence. The three trucks according to the museum were the cruiseliner, an F model, and one in an R. Apparently one of the trucks was wrecked and one disappeared. Since we know the cruiseliner is in the museum and the R model was spotted briefly we should be able to safely assume that the F model was wrecked. There is a possibility that the R model is still out there somewhere.

You might ought to check with the patent office first. I think someone may have come up with the idea before, and called it snake oil. It is not really clear to me, if it attracted snakes, or if they just added a snake to each barrel before shipment. You might also check with the copyright office before calling yourself Snake oil salesman Randy, as I believe the term has also been used before. Except for legal ramifications it is actually a wonderful idea. Have you considered pre loading the trailer with empty barrels before an oil storm. Empty barrels are a lot easier to handle.

Keep those ideas coming Bollweevil and I bet randyp promotes you to Head of Strategic Planning and Logistics for randyp Innovative Transportation Services

Well good morning rhasler, I can see right now you would make an excellent personal assistant to follow me round with a clipboard, taking notes, fetching coffee and stuff. I wont require you to wear a dress or shave your legs, so relax, (you aint sitting in my lap on the note taking either, so simmer down). We have to come up with what to do with the "downside" of this weather change, meaning, also stead of hail, we could have tar balls pummeling us! Take a memo,,,"Find use for tarballs". CEO Randy (hope we not gonna have to pay BP a royalty fee)

If we found a use for the tarballs and oil scum BP would be paying us I'm pretty sure. Maybe we could market the tarballs as children's toys, kind of like silly putty. It could be called "randyp's Miracle Gelatinous Earth Ooze".

rhasler, Head of Research and Design for randyp Industries

I don't know for sure where this truck is located or who it belongs to but they sure have a load of logs on it.

Ahem,,if earth gets its rain by water evaporating upwards, forming clouds, wind patterns moving them around, they become heavy laden and release their load,,heh heh,,get your mind out of gutter Mark, then will it may be possible for us to soon begin receiving rain showers of crude oil from gulf? If so, i am putting life savings ($42.13) towards purchase of numerous rain barrels, or as case may be, crude oil barrels. I am working in my lab on a machine to refine aforementioned oil into diesel fuel, will call it something catchy like ummm,,,Biodiesel generator! If any investors want on board now, notify me and get your money to me really quick before next board meeting. This country was born and built by pioneering geniuses like me. This may be why they measure oil in "barrels". Advanced lubricationist and pioneer Randy

Morning Randy. If you need some jugs to package the finished "environmentally generated" lubricant I'd get ahold of Rowdy Rebel. If I remember right he had a whole pickup truck full of them that he got from Tractor Supply.

rhasler, Director of Marketing for randyp Advanced Lubrication Systems Corp. LLC

I just blew up the first photo to get a good look at the truck and I must say I'm quite dissapointed. I see the ugly mug standing next to a beautiful truck and the first thought that comes to mind is "Damn!! I've seen better faces on iodine bottles"!! I then notice the emblem on the side of the hood is incomplete and only says "Thermod". Now this is in no way appropriate and that truck deserves better. It treats you right ,and you should reciprocate accordingly.

Think I may have a complete emblem I could send you, or if you have the broken parts of your original I can repair it.

PM me your address.

Rob

I noticed the same thing and had the same instinct. I think the original part number is 27RU1353AP2

Hi Rhasler, Yeah, when you only got one axle doing the pulling , you better keep it knee deep in tread. Im glad you like my gloves, I guess you didnt realize how fashion oriented I was. My wife always either checks on me regularly on cell phone or comes out to see if Im really doing anything. I took my "man bag" off for the picture, didnt want to upset Rob. He might would have liked it though, a beautiful mauve color with sequins. heh heh (just kidding). If Im doing much with my hands, have to keep them covered up, take so many blood thinners, the tiniest little scratch, and Im digging in first aid kitwhile holding ice on it looking for bandaid, hell, a paper cut can look like major surgery. I work by myself so I guess she thinks she needs to keep an eye on me. Thanks for comment on truck, I really do like driving it, I didnt do it, but its been rebuilt from ground up, nice and tight, no leaks, just neeeds a muffler, cause it do wanna beller when loaded. Its got a 10 speed 2 stick duplex in it, you could also cook a ham in it here in the summer. Yeah Mackmann, she took several pictures, but post will only let me do a couple at a time, will post some more as I take "porkchop hill." Well, better go slurp coffee and have "pill" sandwich, get ready to move excavator. Yall have a good , safe day. Embassy Guard Randy

I ran across this picture in the random images gallery a few days ago, but I didn't pay aattention to whose picture it was. I modified it slightly and set it up as the desktop background on my work computer. Looks real nice.

After I saw your pictures I thought it might have been the "Killer B" (nice choice of names) but I don't see it in your gallery, is it yours.

Well, got up at 4:15 this morning, slurped coffee, took 4 lbs. heart medicine, drove out to yard and changed oil in dozer, new air filter, fuel filter and a good greasing. I loaded it up on Killer B and took it to an old gravel and clay hill I havent worked since last summer. A customer called me and wanted 25 or 30 loads, I priced it kinda high, wasnt too anxious to re-open old pit anyway, had a lot of washouts in it, but he said get it as soon as possible and he would probably have me haul after that till he ran out of budget. Well Hell, think I will just see how big his wallet is! It will smell better than dairy lagoon anyway, only bout a 12 mile haul too. You may need to get your ass down here and help me Mackmann. Im gonna move excavator earlly in morning and it, me and old R-model are gonna wreak havoc in side of that hill. I cant end a post without a heh heh and "It was hot as hell here today!' Dirt Doctor Randy M.D. D.A. B.S. (or dirty doctor)

Man randy, that is one fine thermodyne! Looks like new tires on the rear? I especially like the way your gloves match the colors of the truck.

Hello guys, I started hearing today, an unusal loud whistling sound coming from the turbo, it starts whistling around 1600 rpm , even when down shifting, did anybody have a similar experiance, Its a Granit 460 hp mack motor. thank you

I would check the charge air cooler hoses for holes or improperly clamped hoses, the exhaust manifold and turbo for exhaust leakage, and the elbow fitting on the intake manifold for looseness at the v-band clamp joint. Check for signs of exhaust leakage around the turbo mounting flange and manifold. Both parts are prone to cracking.

Yup surely an AB,late 20's early 30's, that looks to be a good candidate for a restoration, mostly complete, shame to see a "good" one sit and rot though, with the way of the world right now, who's got the time or money ya' know????..............Mark

Without getting close it's hard to tell but it looks about the same as it did when it was sold. I'm kind of suprised the glass in the windshield is still intact. Here are a few pictures of a Dodge around the way from me. Pretty decent looking truck from the outside, not sure what the interior looks like. First time I saw it (from behind and at a pretty good distance) I thought it was a B.