Popular Post mowerman Posted August 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25 This was taken 50 years ago and I don’t remember ever being that thin… but then again I was only 20 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 8 minutes ago, mowerman said: This was taken 50 years ago and I don’t remember ever being that thin… but then again I was only 20 Man we were all that thin in our 20s... Gods gift to woman and all that🤣🤣🤣... Paul 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 Might of been a tad skinner when I was 20 as well Getting (probably already was) shit faced at the summer nats, big piss up for rev heads at Canberra between boxing day and new years day Boy I could drink all night then Paul 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 True Paul, we coukd drink from Friday night all weekend and still go to work at 6 am Monday....if I done that now Id have an appointment with the funeral directors🤣🤣🤣 Paul 2 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 If I tried drinking a Six pack in one night now, I would probably be sick in bed for a week! 5 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 02:18 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 02:18 PM more assembly monday,,,yesterday was busy,with other stuff ,,,more progress today,,,ive thown in the towel,,,with any king of timelines,,,still have to figure out suction line screen removal,i shoulda been doing that a while ago,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Wednesday at 02:33 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:33 PM oil pick up tube screen ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 02:50 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 02:50 PM Yes, I got the pressure screen out. The other one I have not removed. I haven’t really paid that much attention to it, but I’ll be out there looking at it in a little while. I still haven’t finished the oil lines, but I did put on the pressure line, I put the alternator back inAnd the fan belts. Also still having trouble trying to center the wheels . I’m going to go out there in a little while and measure distance between the backing plates and the leaf springs. Try to get an accurate position for Straight wheels, … Bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 02:52 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 02:52 PM I was running around all day yesterday and then getting ready for a dinner guest from California. It was a nice visit anyway, but I didn’t get anything done on the truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 06:49 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 06:49 PM ok front end is back together its off the jacks 2-3/4 turns to the left and to the right break for lunch,,, 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted Wednesday at 08:23 PM Popular Post Share Posted Wednesday at 08:23 PM So the page and a half of complicated instructions on timing of the steering box and pulling it apart again and again and the rest of that stuff I am far to dumb to understand wasn't needed ?? Great news it's all coming along Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 08:36 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 08:36 PM well now lets see if everything i changed is leak free,,,,bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted Thursday at 01:28 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 01:28 AM Well, job is complete. On a happier note. I’ve got great turning radius now and steers real good. sector shaft is no longer leaking but the bottom end cap is Joey you had mentioned. Did you put that cap on the wrong side well, yes I did at first and I noticed that as soon as I got it bolted up, took it back off I tore the gasket slightly sealer had already set up in just a few minutes. I thought I could pull a fast one and just goop it up real good with Indian head, but it did not hold. No other leaks. I guess that’s part of the sink or swim. Glad this messy shit is almost over with. Do it yourselfers uuuuuuuuurrrrrrr 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted Thursday at 02:08 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:08 AM It’s been a struggle, but it will be worth it! terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Thursday at 02:29 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 02:29 AM Ha ha, thanks for the peptalk. At least the box doesn’t have to come out again. I still don’t get the punch on the sector shaft is at 9 o’clock, and the punch on the Pittman arm is like 1230 but everything seems to be lined up perfect i’ll stop by O’Reillys in the morning and get some more gasket paper. I am going to need it for the rear axle also Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted Thursday at 06:19 AM Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 06:19 AM Great news, job was well worth it Better than my results of trying to fix power steering leaks, fixed one and it pissed out else where, fix that and somewhere else I finally got it all sorted The good news is the truck just got cleaner and cleaner as I fixed each leak Still leaks out the winch Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted Thursday at 01:49 PM Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 01:49 PM 11 hours ago, mowerman said: Ha ha, thanks for the peptalk. At least the box doesn’t have to come out again. I still don’t get the punch on the sector shaft is at 9 o’clock, and the punch on the Pittman arm is like 1230 but everything seems to be lined up perfect i’ll stop by O’Reillys in the morning and get some more gasket paper. I am going to need it for the rear axle also so the marks are a little off -- aren't we all . good to hear some positive forward advances. soon be ready for paint and parade. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Thursday at 02:04 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:04 PM there is what appears to be an early yr R model with wrecker body in CT on rte 10 cheshire . reason I say early since it has the one piece hood : not having the two lower fender additions , purpose of mentioning due to right front fender had a mishap. reminds me of the DM. since yours will be done soon ; maybe you want more fiberglass fun. If i could figure out this picture taking ;I would. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Thursday at 08:41 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 08:41 PM Hadda bunch of running around to do this morning just had lunch I’ll be pulling that end cap off in a little while so far it’s looking like I might have some pretty good weather to knock out bunch of that fiberglass seems now i gotta hope somebody has a new seal for the rearend 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Thursday at 09:18 PM Share Posted Thursday at 09:18 PM I plan to finish the ENDT-673 this weekend. I've had some great guidance by a few guys here on the injection pump, the rest of it is easy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Thursday at 10:09 PM Share Posted Thursday at 10:09 PM 48 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I plan to finish the ENDT-673 this weekend. I've had some great guidance by a few guys here on the injection pump, the rest of it is easy. BIG question is :::: mounted on a stand so we can ALL hear it come to life for the first time ???? what a feeling !! we will leave it at that!! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Thursday at 10:49 PM Share Posted Thursday at 10:49 PM Sorry Mech.. the owners has a paint shop, and the painter will remove parts to paint it. I will do my best to set the injection pump up correctly, and I will blast the fuel lines and primer them, then loosely install them. I bet it will be 6 more months before it is started up. The B frame is on stands but no where near ready for the engine. If you want,,,, I can post a video of a 3 cyl. John Deere I built.. I have 3 of them.. They belong to the same customer.. 🍻 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Thursday at 10:50 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 10:50 PM well got it loose letting all the oil come out with a couple bolts still in it loose,and yes retired i thought i had all day to mess with this truck,,,,seems most days i got something going on,or multiple stuff...tomorrow eye appt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Thursday at 11:01 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 11:01 PM joey,,,,you might wanna tell the owner,,,not a good idea to leave fresh rebuild sitting very long bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Thursday at 11:09 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:09 PM Uhhh.. too late.. the long block has been assembled for 3 years now. The truck frame just got back in the shop last year. I have rotated the engine and pulled the valve covers to pour oil in and on it then rotate a couple rounds. I even flipped the block and did the same to the crankshaft and connecting rods.. What else can I do ? Hell, I do all that without logging my time on the work order. I wish i had a way to make an I.V. for it with oil in it and a slow turning motor that will rotate the engine slowly so that oil will fill the ports and galleries. Crazy, I know.... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/79/#findComment-581626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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