Freightrain

Right front frame rail, behind axle. The door tag "should" match that. My truck is a real piece meal and the door tag doesn't match the frame.

Didn't realize they used that same handle for multiple transmissions.

Single stick 6 spd? Looks like a 12 spd handle.

Same owner as the red/white B. I did a quick lookover and can't recall what it has? Just glanced under front end(hood never open).

Lots of freight lines used 237 to run the road so it will get the job done. Not quick, but reliable. Friend ran asphalt for years with a tandem R with a 237. Made him lots of money. No comparison to 600 hp of todays trucks, but no payment each month! As for shredding the 13 spd? Keep the rpms up. My old triplex doesn't like the 237 either but I shift at 1500 rpm and it doesn't bang on the gearsets.

Here it is.

Both Bs came together from one fellow on a trailer. I know the red/white one was at Harrisonburg, VA national convention so I would start there with a name from the showtime. I can look it up if you like when I get home.

Ya, we had a good show overall. Perfect weather. Next year the show will be the following weekend so as to not interfere with Macungie. Something we have been trying to do for a few years. The new manager at ACF was happy to accommodate, compared to the previous one. I runnered up in the slow race against Earls super slo mo KB12. It has 9.xx rear gears and the idle set to near nothing! Bubba Davis in his backwards F3 crane truck came after me first round thinking he would knock me out. He was wrong! LOL. The ol B is pretty slow for a road tractor. We had about 50 trucks on the dinner cruise. I think the final overall count was 258 for the weekend. We have had over 300 in the past. Pictures above: John DeChants Tridrive. Don Burge Pete. Doug Fetterly R model. Dennis Campbell G model. Video fron Dane Scott, Truckers Lounge:

I had to remove my block heater on my 673 to install screw on filter housing. Ya, what a PITA that was to get that insert out after 60 yrs. Luckily the screw in plug I replaced it with sealed okay.

Agree, for $10k you got a decent buy. Not sure what all is wrong with it but the combination of parts is likely worth it.

My .02. Find another truck with the power you want. Thats a 2 valve Maxidyne motor. Good reliable motor. Collecting all the parts to upgrade will be be more then just repowering it if you can find a good 315hp version. Not sure how safely you can go up with HP on that 2 valve engine? There are guys on here that can give you that info. It should have a 5 spd. I put a 237 in my B and run a 15 spd triplex. I like being able to split gears even though you are not supposed to need to.

Just saw this also. My relay valve blew the diaphram and dumped my air tank. Luckily I was in the driveway! Hopped in pickup and ran to parts store and got new valve. Only lasted 20 yrs. Lol.

I'll be seeing Doug tomorrow at Ashland show. I might still have a usable one. I only run one battery box anymore. I will have to look around.

John DeChant has his own restored tridrive. There has been plenty of pictures posted. It is also a very nice truck.

Ive wondered if that was not to keep fuel from overflowing and running into the engine? Something along those lines?

Didn't realize that was your B model. I've seen it in videos before.

What a sad day for many. I too really enjoyed his daily stories on all the trucks he has put his hands on.

If the throttle is anything like a B, you might be able to salvage it. Remove pedal, some heat might break the pin loose? If not drill it and replace pin? Worth a shot if the pedal itself isn't worn paper thin and need replaced. Watts has both pedal assemblies. http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_77

Hogans Heroes 10-11 pm!!!! My go to show and my ringtone on my phone.

Num,num,num....

Even on my B, I i just fabbed up mirror image of the passenger side mounts. Looks factory.

The silicone is working fairly well right now. Time will tell if it gets burnt up over time.

How unique is that steel tracked grader? Never saw one like that. That would be a cool rebuild for someone that plays at the dirt shows.

Took a trip yesterday and the silicone is surviving. Not 100% sealed tight but not blowing out all around the connection. It's a win for now because you can't smell it in the cab anymore.

I run my 237 with dual 4" pipes. Looks right, sounds right.