Lmackattack

The superliner II that was at a company I worked for simply had the stainless breather bracket bolted to the driver side cowl with aid of a stiffener plate on the inside of the cab. it made the kick vent un usable. I have seen some superliners that had that stiffener plate on the passenger side as well. you will also want to adjust the driver door stop so that the door cant swing into the breather. again the passenger side may already have the limited swing hinge on it.

I was not aware it was available that late into the 90s

correct me if im wrong but wont a trans with a over drive final gear driving very fast rears give you very poor pulling ability. I can see how it might be better on fuel if the engine can maintain such low RPM on cruise but once you hit any slight grade you will need to downshift to get the RPMS back up?

if its a simple 2 wire set up..... from the back of the unit just run a wire from the + post over to the battery then attach a ground wire to the frame or block. after the truck starts give it some rpm and then use the volt meter to check voltage at the battery. On my R model I am seeing 13.5 to 13.7 at my batterys and about the same on the dash gauge Or just run it over to a electrical shop and ask them what they think. I know the 22SI had different options how they were equipped.

well done Larry ...Got to have fun even if you dont win it all. I have yet to figure out this kind of drag racing where you have to call your dial in time or what ever. I enjoy the old line em up and run. he who is fastest wins. I can understand having brackets where you have a weight or power class etc... I just cant follow the dial in times and if you go faster than that you get thrown out.

I noticed the hint of a RD fender as well and it also looked like it has a wheel opening kinda like a old R model. That would be cool if it they pulled it off right. I never really had a complaint about the CH cab as it was roomy. It is up there with age and really the only thing most of them lacked was a nice dash. they have improved on that over the years. I wish they would get away from naming the truck line up. For example Who names a truck after a golf ball? They should go mack to calling it a "X" Model or "X" 600. it was a much better way to denote what it was and equipped with. Locomotive MFG and most other large MFG still use that method and its easy to follow. still is a shame that you cant get big HP in a Mack. How Volvo cant see this is beyond me. Its been 30 years but to see all the Mack westerns equipped with different power and trans options really set the truck apart from a fleet spec. Sad that Mack even before volvo ownership has been shy to this market for 2 decades. Hope the truck looks good and they drop the

Thank you Vlad... I had the truck on a solar power trickle charger for the last few days. its keeping voltage at 12.5 during they day. When I started it voltage at the battery was a little higher than 13.5 so I guess its doing what it should. after some research I also noticed that my unit does not have a 2nd + post like some Delco Remy units have. the delcos have a "smart sense" option. It seams the delco units have a wire that goes to the starter and another wire directly to the battery. the delco units will self regulate making sure that 14.5 is always going to the batterys. I guess it can better see if the battery is seeing all that the unit is really putting out? The truck starts fine and in excites as soon as I touch the pedal I just fount it odd that I could see 14.7 when the battery was disconnected but 13.5 when they were in the system

First question is this a internal regulated unit or a non regulated unit. ? I think the 22si could be had both ways. Most people today buy internal regulated as its less wireing. if it is internal regulated you just need a thick red wire from the unit to the + side of the battery and a good ground wire to the block or frame. if you start the truck and voltage stays 14.5 or less you are good. if it is above that it likely needs a external regulator. Still Best to find out before. The "R" puts out 1/2 the voltage used for other stuff that you likely dont have. one other thing is some units need to see RPM before they start charging. so after you fire it up give it some RPM to excite it.

Only thing keeping me here in shitcagoland. is old friends and family. once they are gone so am I

not a Mack but this happened in the CP Rails Franklin park yard about a week ago. Trumble has a yard on the property. looks like they were doing some yard repairs when it tangled with a backing train. the train was only doing about 5-10 mph

CH cab with a Pinnacle hood on a Volvo frame with a Volvo drivetrain and new headlights. HOW NEW!

throw some grease on the frame so the tires dont wear down and steer a 1/2 turn left and you are go to go!

Been having what I think is an on going charging issue with my RS700 that I decided to dig into. I only have two 12v batterys installed in the truck (made by Interstate). One is brand new the other is 4 years old but load tested good. When the truck is running (2000RPM) the dash gauge shows I only have 12v (no lights on). Testing voltage at the battery cables again with engine running at 2000RPM I see slightly higher 12.8V. I pulled the Alternator and had it tested at a reputable rebuilder (not a big box auto store) and its putting out a respectable 14.8v . He suggested I run a wire from the Alternator direct to the battery. Doing so I was able to get 13.2v at the battery cables, still well below the 14.8 it can put out. When I unhook both positive cables from the batterys with the truck running at 2000RPM I have 14.8 at the alternator. the dash gauge is showing 14.8v and 14.8v at the cable ends. As soon as I connect to one battery it drops to 14v at the cable ends. and when I connect to the 2nd battery im back down to 13.2v at the cable ends. To sum it up I have a alternator that can put out 14.8v at 2000rpm with batterys connected I only see 13.2v at the cables with batterys connected I only see 12.8v on my dash gauge my dash gauge says im lousing 2 volts somewhere in the charging system with no lights on with lights on my dash gauge is showing 12v Thoughts?

The truck John posted of the logging RS700...that grill is one piece . I agree a HD bumper may have allowed them to omit the lower part of the grill but I have never seen one like that before. I cant see if it has panels behind it but It does not look like it? Im glad they went with the later style as it adds to the truck much better.

^Ouch....that does not look good^

sounds like a sticking thermostat?

my luck is I would win and then walking back to my hotel I would get run over by a bus

If you keep the 5 speed you are limited to Maxidynes...highest HP is 300. and it will need a front mount cooler If you change the engine to say a E7 350 or 400 you will need a trans with 8 or more speeds.( 8LL, 10,12,13,18 speed) and a front mount cooler

I have a a 65 B75 sitting on a R model frame. Who ever built it used the R steering column. Its looks like it was a PITA to install it as there is little room to work under the dash but it is much nicer than the stock B model wheel. the

How will you be hooking up the pump. Is there room on the back side of the compressor? I know its tight back there in a B model

I stopped visiting the Message board when a few moderators continued to edit or delete peoples posts to keep the message board inline with their agenda or at to remove fear of HQ of cutting them off. They put constant talk that HQ did not want people selling stuff online and that it would cause a drop in income. In my opinion they were so behind the times with things related to communication within the old truck community...But I will stop ranting. I quit for a reason and besides I enjoy talking with the old truck junkies on here and in the many facebook groups.

Exactly. The ATHS was in such a hurry to get this truck away from the local club but now are looking to sell it off rather soon. This was nothing more than a power play. It should have stayed with the local club and if they disbanded then the truck should have been sold to a museum or kept at any other local Club that had interest in maintaining it. I really dont understand how HQ even got their greedy hands on it in the first place. What bothers me is that this historic Truck gifted to the men and women of its local ATHS club was stolen and bullshitted by its own representatives at HQ. I remember when I signed up for the ATHS bak in 2005-06. that same day I was hearing about the crap going on in HQ and just a few years later I dropped membership due to the crap that was going on with the message board. I have seen many very good people come and go because of all the issues with HQ. All clubs have their issues but The ATHS stuff was rather on the sad side of things

Good eye John , that is odd ...It must be that this was a early design the grill mesh looks the same but if does not have the flat planes around it. it also sports the early RS/RL 700 Hood with no provision for the lower grill extending down into the bumper.

I remember when this all went down... I gave up my membership when they were playing these games.

Not sure of the magic pink stuff they used in the stack but thought it was pretty cool.. As for the gender surprise......I think its become normal now to know what you are having. My sister inlaw just a few weeks ago did the old school way were they found out when her child was born. My wife and I were going to let it be a surprise but We were going crazy wondering.