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Thanks for the info Jim. Thanks Keg1, I hope everything is going ok with your orange R

Canada or US…. our money isn't worth much these days. If something could be bought in Canada, it would be better.

Thanks! I kinda think the same.

Thanks Rob, I think the shipping might put things over budget. But you never know! Keith

I wanted to share a little rescue I did in the fall. A good friend of mine found this General in a barn yard. The story is, in 1998 the 8V92 seized up and the owner didn't have the money to fix it. So it got towed to the barn yard, they took out the motor(with the intention to fix it) and there it sat for 16 years. Other than the motor and the fact that it has sat and become a home to a lot of animals. It is in pretty good shape. In my opinion, it was, and could be, a very sharp truck. My friend wants to do a restoration to it. It will be a show/play truck ,hopefully with a 8V92 in it again. His biggest problem will be looking for parts. There isn't many Generals in our part of the world, to scavenge parts off of. If any Ontario guys know of any, maybe you could let me know. Needs : grill, bumper , 8V92

Just saw this. What a great story! I'm thankful there is folks around that try to keep these rigs and their stories alive. That way they don't end up as razor blades and pop cans. Have fun with it , and keep us posted !

Very impressive !!! I think it would take me a year to accomplish what you have done in a little over a month. I think it would take me a month to decide where I was going to start. Great job. Thanks again for sharing Keith

Hope everyone has a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2015 Keith

Here is the thread that Superdog started on that truck. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/37274-b61-single-axle/ Great job on your truck!! Love it !! Keith

I was curious. Would this be a factory Mack radio? It doesn't say Mack on it anywhere. As far as I know It's the original radio to the truck. 1985 RD

Good to hear things are working out.

The new standard was supposed to be used starting Jan. 01 2014 but they extended it one year , so companies could be better prepared. I have a good handle on it now. Thanks BC Mack, you got me pointed in the right direction. If case some of you Ontario guys are interested, here is a guideline to the new inspections. The new items are marked with an asterisk * Its from the MTO site Keith Ontario Inspection Guidelines Technicians' Activities - TruckBelow is a high level outline of the inspection activities involved in conducting an annual commercial motor vehicle inspection for the National Safety Code 11B Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (National Standard). The intent of this document is to provide a guideline to assist inspection technicians in understanding the requirements of the national standard. This overview does not represent the inspection itself or decisions made regarding interpretation of the standard. Activities listed below are areas / systems of a truck and truck tractor to be inspected annually, focusing on the inspection activities of a technician, it does not include the rejection criteria for the vehicle. Detailed inspection and rejection criteria are contained in NSC11B. The asterisk * represents criteria that were not covered by the previous Ontario inspection criteria. All items require a visual inspection where indicated, an ‘operational check’ requires a physical inspection to confirm the item is operating as intended. Please Note: To see the details of this inspection see Regulation 611 "Safety Inspection” at the following link: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_900611_e.htmand copies of the inspection can be obtained for a cost at the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) at the following link:http://www.ccmta.ca/english/producstandservices/publications/publications.cfm. For further clarifications see Ontario Guidelines for the National Standard. Top of page A. Inspection items/activities 1. Power Train Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Accelerator Pedal (operational check) Fuel System (ON criteria in Reg 611) Exhaust System Drive Shaft (may require manual check of u-joints & hanger bearing) Clutch (operational check) * Engine/Transmission Mount * Engine Shut Down (operational check) Neutral Safety Switch (operational check) * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 2. Suspension Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Suspension Attachments Leaf Springs and Attachments (may require raising the vehicle to unload the spring) Coil Spring Suspension Torsion Bar Suspension Rubber Load Cushion Tandem Axle Walking Beams Air Suspension (may require raising the vehicle to unload the suspension) Air Suspended Non-Driving Axle (operational check) Self-Steering Axles (operational check & measurement of kingpin condition) Shock Absorbers * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 3. Hydraulic Brake System Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Parking Brakes (operational check) Dual Brake System Hydraulic Circuit Check (operational check) Hydraulic System Hydraulic Brake Leakage & Pedal Reserve (operational check) Hydraulic Assisted Brake System (operational check) Vacuum Assisted Power Brakes (operational check) Vacuum System (operational check) Vacuum Booster (operational check) Vacuum Reserve (operational check) Vacuum Pump (operational check of gauge) Drum Brakes (requires drum removal in almost all cases, drums to be measured & operational check)* Disc Brakes (requires rotor thickness to be measured & operational check) * Proportioning Valve (operational check) * Anti-Lock Brakes (check of malfunction lamp)* * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 3A. Air Brakes Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Air Compressor compressor Air-Build Time (requires timed test) Air Governor (operational check) Low Air Pressure Warning System (operational check) Air System Leakage (operational check) Compressed Air Reserve (operational check) Air Tank and Check Valves (operational check) * Treadle Valve (operational check) Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve * Quick Release Valves (operational check) * Relay/Limiting/Proportioning Valves (operational check) * Tractor Protection System (operational check) * Air System Control Valves * Air Parking & Emergency Brake Application (operational check) Air Brake Components Mechanical Components Brake Camshafts Camshaft Rotation (requires specific test process) * Drum Brakes (requires lining thickness measurements to be taken and recorded) * Brake Drums (requires drum diameter measurements to be taken and recorded) * Brake Adjustment (requires pushrod stroke of cam-actuated brakes, or travel of wedge brake lining, to be measured and recorded) * Disc Brakes (requires rotor and pad thickness to be measured and recorded) * Anti-Lock Brake System (operational check of malfunction lamp, when OEM equipped) * * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 4. Steering Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Steering Wheel Test (operational check) Travel (operational check) Steering Linkage (operational check) NO LONGER REQUIRED Kingpin Play (requires raising the wheels) Ball Joints (manual inspection) Power Steering Telescopic/Tilt Steering * * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 5. Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Fire Extinguisher * Hazard Warning Kit * Clutch & Brake Pedal * Horn (operational check) Speedometer (operational check) Indicator Lamps (operational checks) Instruments Chain/Headache Rack * Manufacturer’s Label * * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 6. Lamps Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Lamps (operational checks) Reflex Reflectors Retro-reflective Markings * Instrument Lamp (operational checks) Headlamp Aiming (use aiming screen or equivalent) Aiming Screen * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 7. Electrical System Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Wiring * Battery Switches (operational checks) Trailer Cord * * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 8. Body Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Hood (operational check) Tilt Cab (operational check) * Air Suspended Cabs * Vehicle Body Load Securement Points * Front bumper Doors (operational check) Cab Mount Handle and Step * Windshield Side Windows (operational check) Rear Window * Frame Rails & Mounts Sun Visor (operational check) Rear View Mirrors (operational check) Seat(s) (operational check) Seat Belts/Occupant Restraints (operational check) Windshield Wipers/Washers (operational check) Heater & Windshield Defroster (operational check) Fenders or Mud-Flaps * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 9. Tires and Wheels Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Tread Depth (requires measurements) Tread Section of Tire Sidewalls Tire Pressure (requires pressure check with gauge) * Hubs Wheel Bearings (requires wheel to be raised) Wheel/Rim (General) Multi-piece Wheel/Rim Spoke Wheel/Demountable Rim (requires wheel to be raised & rotated) Disc Wheel System Wheel Fasteners (requires each wheel nut to be checked with torque wrench) * * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria 10. Couplers and Hitches Visual inspection of the following components/systems: Trailer Hitch No Slack Hitch (operational check) Fifth Wheel Coupler (may require manual check) Oscillating Fifth Wheel (manual check) Permanently Attached Equipment * * Items not required by previous Ontario inspection criteria Top of page Ontario Inspection GuidelinesWhat is New?What is Not New?Transition PeriodVehicles Inspected to the National StandardNational Safety Code 11 Part BUse and Application of Inspection StickersRecord KeepingOntario Customizations to the National StandardOntario Guidelines to the National StandardDifferences Between InspectionsTechnicians' Activities - TruckTechnicians' Activities - TrailerTechnicians' Activities - BusTerms of ReferenceFrequently Asked Questions About the Ministry News Traveller Info Driver Licensing Vehicle Licensing Trucks and Buses Public Transit Explore Government Contacts SubscribeEmail Alerts Subscribe to RSS

Thanks BC Mack. Keith

BADDOG, from what I have been told, and some of the info I have got from the MTO site, starting Jan. 01 , mechanics are required to perform the annual safety inspections to the new NSC standard 11b. Its a standard that the rest of Canada uses. The main difference will be the measuring of drums, linings, and camshaft rotation. This information has to be kept by the inspection garage that measured them and produced if asked for by the MTO. I have been trying to find out everything I can about it because it means a safety will go from a hundred bucks to a thousand bucks, if a mechanic pulls every hub to measure everything. They are saying an hour a wheel plus new wheel seals. Unfortunately, no one will say for sure what is expected. Even the MTO inspectors say to read about it on the website, and won't say what they expect. There must be some truth to the wheels having to be pulled because shops around me have already started to use the new standard for there inspections. It is a fact I know very little about this new standard, and I am just hoping to get enough dialogue going that I could figure it out. In the past I have always done things the same as you. Got my truck ready, took it in , and they inspected it. Was easy. Keith

Thanks for the info BC Mack !!! I've been digging into the Government of Ontario websites. But some of it is as clear as mud. I think they do that on purpose. Thanks again for the info and the great links you provided. Keith

It seems that Ontario is one of the last provinces to implement the National Safety Code in our annual truck and bus safety inspections. The only major difference from what I understand, is that drums have to be removed and brake linings and drums have to be measured and documented. It was rumoured that trucks with bud wheels had to have their hubs removed to check bearings. But I can't find any proof of that. My question is…. Is anyone familiar with this? I was thinking if I removed my backing plates to measure my drums and shoes, if that might be acceptable. Because all my trucks have dayton wheels (spiders in Australia),I hate to see wheels pulled for no reason. But it might be something I have to accept . Hopefully a fellow Canadian can fill me in. I would also be interested in how they do this in other parts of the world. Thanks, Keith

j_martell and BAD DOG, I want to wish you both lots of luck with your new endeavours . Keith

Here you go Wobblin-Goglin, a link to your video. Very cool btw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcRMDdQT8TI

Looking good!! Thanks for sharing the pics. It looks like Mater is one lucky truck. Went to a very good home

I don't think google translate picks those things up

No real snow here yet . Toronto got a couple of inches when Buffalo got hammered. 2 hours north of me got around 3 - 4 feet. It's over 50 here today, and supposed to rain.

Hope you find yourself a nice Keith

Great pics, thanks for sharing. I find it interesting that you talk about a record apple harvest. Amazing how the weather affects us all. We set records here in Ontario to, because of the late spring and all the rain we had, one of the worst years in excavating/landscaping. However, I don't know for sure, but I think we had a good apple harvest here also.

Very nice

Instead of posting twice , I will welcome you here. Welcome As for your R with a 237 , in my opinion, it is a very simple and bullet proof truck. Perfect for your application .My only concern would be the rust in the cab and frame. There is others here a lot smarter than me , hopefully they throw in their 2 cents. Keith