cgallamore Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ITS RUNNING DOWN THE BLOCK BEHIND THE Y WHERE THE COOLANT SCREEN IS LOCATED.I CAN'T SEE WERE ITS COMING FROM????????????it doesn't show till several hrs. after shut down, and stops before morning. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ITS RUNNING DOWN THE BLOCK BEHIND THE Y WHERE THE COOLANT SCREEN IS LOCATED.I CAN'T SEE WERE ITS COMING FROM????????????it doesn't show till several hrs. after shut down, and stops before morning.I've had the hose between the oil cooler and the back of the water pump assembly leak before even after reassembling with new silicone hose. I made sure to clean all of the metal pipe connections before putting it back together. I ended up using black rubber EPDM hose and all new clamps before it stopped. I've also seen several cases where the coolant was coming from the connection for the air compressor near the front left side of the front cylinder head or from the thermostat housing/hose and running down the block. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I've had the hose between the oil cooler and the back of the water pump assembly leak before even after reassembling with new silicone hose. I made sure to clean all of the metal pipe connections before putting it back together. I ended up using black rubber EPDM hose and all new clamps before it stopped. I've also seen several cases where the coolant was coming from the connection for the air compressor near the front left side of the front cylinder head or from the thermostat housing/hose and running down the block.I have this problem every year when the weather starts cooling down. My most recent aggravating cold leak was the one rhasler has described on the water pump inlet pipe. I've noticed if I use only silicone hose and put a little grease on the nipple so the hose slides on and seats easier I don't have so many problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 i don't know wich is more agravating. the cold water leak, or that i can't remember who i loaned my cooling system pump to....................... Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 chased down my pump. there is a large hose behind the Y about 2 inch appears to b coming from there Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 chased down my pump. there is a large hose behind the Y about 2 inch appears to b coming from thereyeah that's the one rhasler was talking about going from the oil cooler to the waterpump it might only need the clamps tightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 yeah that's the one rhasler was talking about going from the oil cooler to the waterpump it might only need the clamps tightened.ya gota love it new screen12 gallons of coolant just to tighten a clamp Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ya gota love it new screen12 gallons of coolant just to tighten a clampnow you know the old saying,"if its got tits or wheels,be prepared to put out LOTS of money"!...................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 thanks mark i really needed to laugh Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 thanks mark i really needed to laughSometimes ya just have to!.....only thing ya can do! Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ya gota love it new screen12 gallons of coolant just to tighten a clampdon't feel bad. Last week my buddy stopped in Shreveport and filled up with fuel then got over to the 140 mile marker about 135 miles and it went dead and wouldn't start back. He called and had it wrecker back to Fruitliner Shreveport. After running up a $1000+ wrecker bill and $600+ shop bill they found somebody had stole his fuel while he was eating supper. He's an old hand out here and should have known to check the fuel flow but he screwed up this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 don't feel bad. Last week my buddy stopped in Shreveport and filled up with fuel then got over to the 140 mile marker about 135 miles and it went dead and wouldn't start back. He called and had it wrecker back to Fruitliner Shreveport. After running up a $1000+ wrecker bill and $600+ shop bill they found somebody had stole his fuel while he was eating supper. He's an old hand out here and should have known to check the fuel flow but he screwed up this time.Man thats rough! but S**T happens! don't mean ya gotta like it though!.......my one and only experience with a wrecker cost me a little over $800.00 for a little less than 20 miles! i have always thought maybe i was in the wrong business!......Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Man thats rough! but S**T happens! don't mean ya gotta like it though!.......my one and only experience with a wrecker cost me a little over $800.00 for a little less than 20 miles! i have always thought maybe i was in the wrong business!......Markwreckers around here are legalized rape nowadays. Most get $350 for hook-up plus minimum $5 per mile on long pulls. On short pulls they get anywhere from $125 to $300 per hour plus the $350 hook-up, if they pull the trailer with you it goes up from that. a few months back I paid $750 for a 275 mile tow and thought he cut me a deal. He didn't wrecker it-- he brought a double drop and hauled me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 wreckers around here are legalized rape nowadays. Most get $350 for hook-up plus minimum $5 per mile on long pulls. On short pulls they get anywhere from $125 to $300 per hour plus the $350 hook-up, if they pull the trailer with you it goes up from that. a few months back I paid $750 for a 275 mile tow and thought he cut me a deal. He didn't wrecker it-- he brought a double drop and hauled me in.Yup and notice there all driving older reliable rigs?!!!!!!!!!!!! Hummmmmmmmmm! Whats up with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Yup and notice there all driving older reliable rigs?!!!!!!!!!!!! Hummmmmmmmmm! Whats up with that! yep I noticed that too. The nearest wrecker company to me has a couple of 1990 Petes with mechanical Cat engines and a couple of older IHC with mechanical Big Cam Cummins engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Y'all don't want to break down here. somebody has to pay for this Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Y'all don't want to break down here. somebody has to pay for thisThat even looks expensive so I'd be afraid to ask the rates. Last time I went over my insurance policy my agent ask if I was interested in wrecker coverage. I never heard of it before and I thought he was kidding but I don't think he was kidding now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 good news screen looks like newbad news, how the hell do you get to that hose??????????????????? Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 good news screen looks like newbad news, how the hell do you get to that hose???????????????????If I remember correctly you have to take just about everything off to get it in and out. There are 3 10mm bolts in the flange on the pipe holding it to the back of the water pump assembly, take the small hose connected to the stub on the same pipe loose, you may need to pull the coolant filter head too. It's kind of a trick to get it out, you have to twist it just right and slide the hose up as much as you can. You may want to disconnect the battery so you don't arc anything on the alternator. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 If I remember correctly you have to take just about everything off to get it in and out. There are 3 10mm bolts in the flange on the pipe holding it to the back of the water pump assembly, take the small hose connected to the stub on the same pipe loose, you may need to pull the coolant filter head too. It's kind of a trick to get it out, you have to twist it just right and slide the hose up as much as you can. You may want to disconnect the battery so you don't arc anything on the alternator.All while standing on your head, one hand tied behind your back and reciting your ABC's backwards after naming all 50 state capitals in reverse alphabetical order. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 All while standing on your head, one hand tied behind your back and reciting your ABC's backwards after naming all 50 state capitals in reverse alphabetical order. i think im gona need a couple of those grenades Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 found a young thin contortionist, tightend clamp pumped it up, held 13 psi for over 4 hrs dry.im gona fill it with coolant and run it........ Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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