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Thats amazing how far its spread and still no stopping it, its in port so all facilities that you could possibly want or need I would of thought would be available to you Paul

And the Tip turbine or Coolpower as they were called in Australia doesnt make it a Maxidyne, its the rack on the injector pump and the way it provides a flat torque curve that then enables the motor to lug from 2100 to around 1150 RPM without loosing power. I also believe Maxidynes had different stronger blocks with extra webbing cast into them and no doubt hundreds of other small differences but it was the same basic motor This meant you needed only 5 gears to run semi trailers interstate up and down the biggest mountains and pull high heavy loads into head winds all day with out changing gears very much at all Looking at that last photo I would say that series intercooling became available in Australia in in 1983 so maybe 1982 in the states Plenty of information on how the Maxidyne works and the principal behind them Paul l

That motor I feel is a fairly early Coolpower as it hasnt got series intercooling, not sure when it changed but early 80's at a guess The ones of those I have had anything to do with have engine number on the left rear bellow the exhaust manifold Oil reservoir looks like one from a Mack so Im guessing it got a whole lot of goodies and things done when the newer motor went in as the power steering pump is on the back of the compressor so it was no doubt a good time to change the front axle Paul

Fascinating stuff, I'm learning new things every day Paul

And I will explain my comment I cant see how this has any bearing on Coronavirus news or Coronavirus at all It's just people have a barney about who's more right about a subject that isnt even related Coronavirus at all Now Im going off on a tangent and you can can me all you like As a teenager growing up I like a lot of teenagers struggled to get along with my parents When I was in my early twenties my brother gave me some advice that I still use to this day "you dont have to be right, you dont have to have a argument about every little thing, you can yell and abuse Mum and Dad on the way home in your ute. That way every visit is a good visit" I lost my farther nearly 2 months ago and as we were driving Mum back to her place from the funeral home I reminded my brother of his advice I also thanked him because it meant that the rest of my life with my parents was argument free, it meant my son grew up knowing and loving his grand parents for whom and what they are and not any prejudices that I might have This doesn't mean I just rolled over and was treated like crap, it just meant that my life has been a whole lot richer because of some simple advice I followed and choosing my actions and responses a lot better Maybe there's a lesson in there for some people, maybe not and Im gunna cop a mouthful Paul

What the fudge??? Americans cant speak that much of a different version of the English language than we do in Australia It's not even making sense anymore 🤔 Paul

To keep you informed so people cant go "I cant find a exact figure on how many people have died from COVID 19" at a guess Paul

Thats what the title is on the Australian truck forum Plenty of AC Macks, FWD's and a Holt crawler or two and lots of other jiggers I have no idea of, maybe Sterling or Federal but no idea at all Paul

Put a slight amount of air pressure on the tank (10-20psi) and then look to see if any fuel is leaking out of the system I use a bit of old inner tube and a hose clamp to hold it on the filler neck of the tank Then just a normal airline fitting with a couple of big flat washers thru the inner tube and see if you can regulate the air pressure Crawl under, around on top etc and if a leak is there you'll spot it right away Paul

Definitely a coolpower job, 34's and 38's refer to the back end as in how many thousand pounds they can carry Need to sort something out for the air going into the tip turbine(needs clean filtered air into that big open hose) and she's ready to roll Paul

This to me would clearly have to show that people in the US are doing something wrong with their response to Covid 19 Whether thats people not taking it seriously or there isnt any medical help I dont know, I suspect it's the first one though reading thru this forum and some responses I have read This forum I feel would be a good representation of the citizens of the US Just as a truck forum in Australia would be a good representation of the citizens of Australia Maybe there's some food for thought in my reply, it isn't pointing fingers but just a outsider looking in and I hope it's taken that way Paul

When you hook the batteries up does the amp gauge show whether its charging or discharging If it shows its charging and the motor isnt running it would mean the polarity is back to front and if you have it hooked up for negitve ground its postive ground Paul

Yep as said above, nice old jigger You'll find once your used to the quad box it will be pretty easy and you will only use half the gears Even if you have a full load on you wont use all the gears as some are almost the same and after a while you will stop using the clutch once your rolling and the oil is warm Have fun and welcome Paul

Yes but I guess when you dont know the history its different and to be considered If it had for example a 300 Maxidyne and had pulled a lot of heavy loads in the past it could be a different story None of these things are deal breakers to me but rather just things to consider thats all Paul

A Maxitorque from the rear A Duplex from the rear

I try and stay realistic in my head when buying treasures I look at things that hopefully look crap and I almost always buy things that most others would pass on Everything will wear out and I prefer to rebuild it myself as I then know what short cuts I have taken It is a truck and a old truck and I would be more concerned with buying it if it all looked Micky Mouse as I would have no idea what secrets its hiding If it is a Maxidyne and Duplex you have a box that isnt really strong enough for the torque that motor will make As I said before, just a quick glance underneath will show if its a tripple counter shaft transmission or not Three caps laid out in a tri angle pattern and a triangle shaped box

These figures are quite staggering to me and hard to imagine Thats like every man woman and child in some of our bigger provincial cities gone Absolutely staggering, we think we have problems in Australia, I'm just glad I live here Paul

Oh yes, very very cool I would love one Paul

Is it possible to have a Thermodyne with a 6 speed Yeah of course it is Is it drivable like that ? For sure amd especially considering it's only a small truck it should be more than fine When and if you go for another look Just gran some photos of the engine and any plates on the engine Get undernearh and take a quick picture of the transmission With this basic information we on here should be able to tell you pretty much what you have As in duplex or maxi torque Grab a picture of the plate on the injector pump as well if you can Plenty of help on the forum will be forth coming Paul

A fun first run Are they discs or drums Either way put on blocks and pull the wheels off and take some photos and share and people will soon help with how to fix Paul

On this day July 2nd in 1952, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, participates in their first major action in the Korean War. Operation Blaze involved a raid on Hill 227 to capture a prisoner and destroy Chinese bunkers. Although it failed in its objective, the operation did give the brigade important experience against a strong enemy. Learn more: http://ow.ly/lbI450Aij86 Photo: Korea. 2 July 1923. A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Pictured, left to right: Major D. S. Thomson of Sale, Vic; Captain P. J. Cook of Bellevue Hill, NSW; Lieutenant A. E. Pearse of Woodfield, Vic; Lieutenant G. J. Lucas of Clayfield, Brisbane, Qld, and Lieutenant C. M. G. Swindells of Cheshire, England of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, who is attached to the Company; and Lieutenant D. N. Williams of Kew, Vic.

c November 1951. For weeks Communist propaganda notices have been left where UN troops could find them. A soldier from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), holds a notice which reads 'SURRENDER MEANS SAFETY. CHARGE MEANS DEATH.' The notices are a variation of the surrender leaflets which the Chinese were throwing out not long ago, and which Australian troops also declined to take very seriously. Photographer: Phillip Oliver Hobson Photograph: HOBJ2565

Vance Drummond was awarded the United States Air Medal for his “courage, aggressiveness, tactical skill … and devotion to duty”. According to the citation, “Sergeant Vance Drummond, 77th Interceptor Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Interceptor Group, distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial combat missions flying Meteor Mark Eight type aircraft against the enemy in North Korea from 1 September 1951 to 22 October 1951.” Drummond wrote to his parents on 24 October: “Yes, Dad, the Meteor has an ejection seat, so there is no sweat about bailing out of them”. On 1 December 1951, Drummond’s squadron engaged with enemy MiG-15s near Songchon, approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Pyongyang. On withdrawal, Drummond answered the leader’s checking radio call. However three aircraft, including Drummond’s Meteor, failed to return to base. Pilot Officer Ernest Donald Armit was declared missing in action, presumed killed. Drummond and Flying Officer Bruce Thomson had safely ejected from their aircraft, landing in North Korea. They were captured and sent to Pinchon-ni prisoner of war camp. Read more: http://ow.ly/pBIj50Ahedz Image: Sergeant Vance Drummond beside his Gloster Meteor at Kimpo, South Korea in 1951. (JK0163)

Colonel Peter Scott is lucky to be alive. In October 1951, the 22-year-old Peter was an intelligence officer during the battle of Maryang San. The fight for the strategically important Hill 317 was later described as “one of the most impressive victories achieved by any Australian battalion”, but for Peter it was one of the many close shaves he faced during his decorated army career. “A lot of the other officers were just as young, if not younger than I was,” he said. “There was artillery, bursting shells, and fights overhead, and it was just pandemonium really; dust and pieces of metal going in all directions. “But sitting on top of 317 on the 7th of October, being shelled out of existence is the day that sticks in my mind. “It was a big part of my life … and I can still visualise it now.” Read the full story: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/Peter-Scott-DSO-and-the-battle-of-Maryang-San-Korea Peter Scott observes the fall of 17 pounder anti-tank gun shell in Korea.

As I have said before, I haven't watched mainstream media since the GFC and my life just ticks along the same, actually it ticks along a lot better I sleep better, I get less angry and I find the world still is pretty nice place or at least my world is Everyone please add what ever you can or feel comfortable to share with us It's a real shame as it appears by and large this is the forgotten war, we dont want let that happen Paul