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This question is often asked and even more often debated. Bottom line, a CDL shows that you are somewhat competent and have demonstrated knowledge of heavy vehicle operation and systems if you obtain the endorsements like air brakes. That being said, many (unknowing but trying to be helpful) people will insist that it is a "commercial vehicle and you need a CDL due to federal laws." -WRONG!!! Once it is tagged and insured by a state as an antique or collectible vehicle, it is NO LONGER a commercial vehicle. Period. It is now a privately owned antique or collectible vehicle that may happen to weigh in excess of 26,001 lbs. And many states do not require a CDL to operate an antique or collectible vehicle even if it is in excess of 26,001 and has air brakes. You need to check with your individual state, but you need to make sure you are speaking with someone who is knowledgeable of the motor vehicle codes of that state. If you walk into the local branch office of the DMV, the clerk behind the counter may or may not know anything about it- more than likely if you say the words "antique tractor trailer" they will probably go into vapor lock. In Pennsylvania- a CDL is NOT needed to operate a vehicle weighing in excess of 26,001 lbs with air brakes that is tagged and insured as an antique vehicle and is not used within the definition of "Commerce."

Get a hold of Joel Bain, Captain of Ladder 1, 3 Group in Camden.

You misspelled Doug's name wrong. The correct spelling is "FreshlyShavenNowLooksLikeAnAxeMurdererDoug."

Otherdog must be on vacation........

Are you drawing fuel from the tank or through a temp can set up? I wonder if the system is not fully primed? Make sure the fuel tank level is above the pickup tube, that the lines and filter are primed, etc. If all of this is confirmed, then maybe rig up a temp can/tank that is above the pump, allowing gravity to drop the fuel through the pump. If it runs then maybe you have pump issues.

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Someone had a beautiful ex- Trash Can U-Model pulling a set of Trash Can pups at Macungie. They were pulling out late on Saturday and I didn't have my camera.

New model coming out soon, stay tuned.

One of the finest works of art at the show this year.

Quote by JT: "The worlds largest police line-up"

The Man, the Myth, the LEGEND..... None other than the one and only OTHERDOG surprised the hell out of all of us and showed up to MACUNGIE 2017!!!!! He brought is lovely ladyfriend Jo with him (or maybe she brought him, I don't know....she was enjoying the show as much as he was.........) Tommy "checked in" at Macungie Park on Friday and we thought he was pulling our legs....Nope!!! I asked him if he did it as a surprise and he said "yup!" I have a feeling that the next installment of "Pictures of the Week" will be very interesting!!!! Here is me, OD and "Small" who was kind of cranky because he was hungry and wanted to go eat....But I made him pose for the pic.....He has no sense of humor like that.

Ummmmmm...........uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......Oh never mind.

The major issue with the mechanical pump on my Waukesha was that ethanol-formulated gasoline (combined with time) wore away the rubber diaphragm and eventually blew a hole through it. Parts no longer available for it, had to replace with an electric pump. One more strike against corn squeezings.

On side note.......I ran out of ethanol free gas last week (all I will run in my mower/trimmer/blower.) I meant to get over to the Ethanol-free gas having place again but it's 10 miles away and I forgot about it. But HAD to do the grass tonight as the wife is having a pica-nick tomorrow. So I had no choice- ran corn squeezings in the mower and it RAN LIKE SH*T!!!!! I finished the grass and then ran down to the local hardware store and bought a quart of the pre-mix synthetic stuff for the trimmer and blower.

Carl if you come to the Nunnery you'll have to sit down with Medium and tell him about your backyard!!!

1. For those of you who are not aware, due to ongoing renovations, the Mack Plant WILL NOT be open for tours this year. 2. We will be having the usual Thursday Night "Inspection of the Nuns" at 7pm. Please respond here with a head count no later than Weds AM if you plan on drooling gawking I mean attending. 3. Don't forget (like I always do) to go to the Watts Mack tent at 12:00pm noon on Saturday for the annual BMT Group Photo. If any newbies have any questions now is the time...............

Sounds like I just found a new book to look for

CONFIRMING THAT THE PLANT WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR TOURS THIS YEAR (Due to renovations/construction.)

I am close friends with a couple of Aussie Firefighters, and I think their Mum's boyfriend was on the HMAS Melbourne......Posted this to her bookface and asked.

This rig is strictly used for fleet maintenance purposes, although it can be brought to an emergency by Fleet Maintenance if requested. Check out Los Angeles City, Metro-Dade County Florida and Washington DC Fire Dept's units which are actual response rigs that are run as Heavy Rescue Companies, manned in a firehouse 24/7.

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She gonna have to change her name to eastcoastdieselcop

Who? Oh! Her!

Given how far away you are and the cost, I concur. I do run corn gas through the Waukesha in the summer when I am attending shows regularly, but I do add StarTron or StaBil.

I cannot believe that was designed like that.......My vote is someone goofed and ran with it and added the teflon....