Freightrain
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South Bend was the only time I got to meet up with Mike. We sat on a picnic table and BS'd. I'm pretty sure that was my only meeting with Michelle also. Mike did hook me up with shiny parts for my hood a couple years ago when I painted it.
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The reason they want a VIN or what the part is for....is because of liability. The customer buys it, installs it, gets hurt/worse then goes back to parts store to sue them for selling incorrect part. You and I have knowledge and common sense but so many don't and can't be left to themselves to make decisions that are safe. Thus lawyers and VIN numbers!! Sad.
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I wouldn't trust anything from Amazon in this instance. Too much CHI-NA knockoff junk that won't stand up. I have a local truck parts house and buy everything there.
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Photo capabilities likely still better then most bank photos of a robber!! Lol.
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I wonder how far dressed they refer to that weight? Clutch? Bellhousing? That big stuff adds up quickly.
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My favorite photo...
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I need a new rear end
Freightrain replied to D2Denny's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I think that is where Matt posted above about the cost. I got real lucky buying my air ride cut off for $500. Most yards are way over that for just a housing. -
The ad says Diesel. No picture to prove it. I wonder if the battery is in the alum step box?
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Yes Vlad, air start. Doesn't look to hateful overall. I wonder if the lack of batteries are the reason they call it "non runner"? No one wants to air it up for the starter to work? Agree, pricey for what it is.
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I only lifted about 3" to get the trailer out from under it, then down to the ground. I didn't trust it to go any farther. When I installed it in the truck, I borrowed a buddy's wrecker.
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Beyond my knowledge, sorry. Hope someone else sees this post and can give you more information.
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They aren't exactly like a Jake, so there is more to it.
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Engine didn't have a flywheel on it, so that saved it from being even heavier. The crane wasn't happy about it, but did lift it. 100# here, 100# there adds up quickly.
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1000-1200# or so. I know my folding engine crane would just pick it up with the boom all the way in. I unloaded my 237 from a small trailer with it.
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Luckily the stall is just barely wider then the truck so I can use it to prop myself up. You have to be a skinny ass to get around the truck while parked inside.
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H Model Restoration
Freightrain replied to h67st's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Was working on my race car last month. Was trying to run some new wiring for O2 sensors I put in the collectors. Tried to crawl in the car to get my head under the dash.....nope, not happening with the door bars in the way. I can't contort enough with my back all jacked up and my sciatica on my right hip killing me. Damn, this old crap sucks. -
I was just thinking that last week when I was working on the turbo downpipe.... stretched across that damn fender with my foot pushed against the garage wall holding myself up.
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Lost my mother last May at 93. She was failing for about the last 3 yrs. Assisted living, then nursing home for the last few months. It was a horrible thing to watch. We laughed too about how she would cuss like a drunken sailor sometimes..... we'd say "yup, she's still like her old self!". She was a tough cookie, thus where I get my attitude sometimes. FJH , love the ol Dog. Gives you great satisfaction to be able to make the young ones scratch their head when they can't just "plug it in"!
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Lack of fuel will cause low boost. Is something cutting that down? My .02
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WTF!
Freightrain replied to navypoppop's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Good work guys! -
Buying another B-81SX
Freightrain replied to AMGeneral's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
How freakin cool is that!! -
B-73 Restoration
Freightrain replied to mattb73lt's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Ugh, nothing but idling is torture on these engines. -
You have never heard of My Saint Helen? The top blew off in 1980. Made a mess for states.
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237 turbo downpipe seals repaired
Freightrain replied to Freightrain's topic in Engine and Transmission
Schweitzer 4LE. -
Toxic fumes in your house. Causes cancer, asthma, etc ,blah,blah,blah. I about fell out of my chair this morning when the news was telling this story.
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