Gambi80
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Ok, so...I've got a '97 CH with tilt/tele steering column, I was wondering if it's possible, how much hassle and so forth it would be to change it out for a post 2000 Mack steering column. Nothing is wrong with the current one, I just like the tilt/telescoping characteristics of the post 2000 style compared to what I've got now but I don't want to buy a whole different truck.
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Your amazement of us flat-landers has me feeling the same of the opposite...I've often wondered why/how any money was made with irrigation. I'm sure it's "just" a one time major investment, but the up-keep and so on would have to compound the input costs...
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We have about 90% of our acreage in corn. Most everybody you talk to has 29-31% moisture still...drying it down is almost more of a concern than getting it out of the field. Sorry I derailed your topic by the way...
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Where are you that you're going to be able to get your crop out before winter? I'm in north central Illinois...and we're lookin down the barrel at screwed till a good freeze or spring.
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She might want a little more outta life than that tho...
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I'm not going to worry about it really. But after replacing the 'gov and pop-off valve...the truck holds over 90lbs of air over night.
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Regardless of the brand, the governor was 'made' in Chicago... Anyhow...it isn't causing any problems with air pressure, it's more annoying than anything I guess.
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I put a different governor on it today...still does it. The new governor works about the same as the old one...(insert various Illinois jokes here)
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When the air dryer/compressor on my truck pops off...for a couple seconds, longer when cold...it pops off initially then sounds as if its still pumping air out of the dryer/pop off valve. Sounds like an exhaust manifold gasket leak...kind of. I replaced the pop off valve today, but no difference. The dryer is an entire reman unit and has been on the truck for about a year. I effin hope its not something that requires taking off the compressor. *&^%!
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There are a couple daycab LoneStars running around my area. I think they look better as a daycab than with a bunk on it...bold, different. On the flip side, I don't really care for the Titan. Take away the air cleaners and the "Mack" on the grill and you have a Volvo.
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Yea, I have a loose grasp with electricity. I can start from scratch or completely re-do just fine. Diagnosing is a different story...
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It could be worse! You could have a KW or Pete with 4 light switches! I've noticed a pretty steady decline the past couple years in the over-the-roaders who either flash you over or "thank" you w/the tailights...half the time I don't even bother...
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The electric tarp control I have on my truck cost me about $140 altogether. It has a rocker switch "remote" (I know no electrical terminology, although I know enough to get me in trouble) in the cab, going down to a breaker I have in the battery box. If you want pictures, let me know. The bogus thing about electric tarps is that there are 3 different types of plugs going to the trailer. So I hope all your company's trailers have the same plug.
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I doubt anyone would touch that...since even disagreeing with the prezident means you're racist, you know...
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Did Not Know They Were So Heavy
Gambi80 replied to cgallamore's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
Just put the truck in your wife or daughter's name. There are quite a few who've pulled that off. I pull a short dump most of the time, although I've been hooked to a flatbed for the past two days hauling barriers off the highway. The truck looks good hooked to the 'skateboard'. -
Did Not Know They Were So Heavy
Gambi80 replied to cgallamore's topic in Modern Mack Truck General Discussion
Macks are fairly heavy, relative to other brands similarly equipped. I'm at 17,400 with mine...day cab, single 120 gal tank and 65 gal wet kit(2/3 full) 18sp, 12/40 axles. All Mack components though, I think that's the clincher weight-wise. It's funny though. You're ditching the dump bucket for the flatbed. Around here the flatbed guys (mainly steel haulers) are swapping their skateboards for dump buckets and buying cards. It's getting to be standing room only nowadays... -
My brother had a Dodge pickup for a while, for which I called him Al Bundy...."can I get a whooooaaaaa Bundy!"
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It's not the rocks that get me, it's the extension cords! Pretty snazzy...I worry about the horizontally challenged though, with the added height if you ever decide to mass produce and market it...
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I had mine done a year ago...valves adjusted and jake. They replaced the solenoids, adjusted the valves and had to replace a worn out set screw thingermajigger...around $450 altogether. The biggest deal was finding the time, as the truck has to sit almost over-night to allow the motor to cool to 'room' temperature. And tech_j is right...my engine brake (the "stealth" brake) is a tiny step above worthless. I think they call it stealth because you don't even know it's on.
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Haha...the other day I was checking my fuel pressure...motor at 1900 rpm's with the hood open, just looking things over and then..."pisst"...the half second warning when the fan kicks in. Blew my hat right off and halfway across the shop, cigarette out of my hand and almost scared the poop outta me.
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After reading this post a few days ago I did some investigating on my truck. I found that this small line you're talking about was bad on mine too, it was worn right where it goes into the head...not a big leak, but it was moist when the engine was running. Also, I checked the fuel pressure and it was averaging only 20lbs, but was varying wildly. I replaced the transfer pump and it seems to run quite a bit better and starts like it used to...with the 1000 rpm smoke show when cold.
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In my own somewhat limited experience, an air-ride trailer makes the deal. I just pull dumps, one is 23' and the other 39'. I swapped out my 22' spring ride dump for an air-ride 23' this spring....night and day difference. I will say though, that my dad's '88 r-model against my '97 CH w/air-ride, rides better loaded than mine does...but my air-ride rides better empty. AND myself living in north-central Illinois (the pot-hole shitty road and where bridges are like table top jumps center of the universe), I do appreciate a good riding truck.
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There should be a 3"x5" card sized tag on the valve cover stating your engine's horsepower and various other details.
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The best one I've seen is an old farmer down at our local elevator who has a 1-ton early 80's Chevy dually with box sides on it he uses to haul about 150 bushels of grain. Every time he goes to pull up on the scale or take off he pops a wheelie. Anyway, the RV crowd still gets under my skin. I need a CDL to pull a goose-neck trailer with my pickup and should have my pickup inspected twice a year per Illinois DOT. But my g/f's grandparents can hitch up their 40ft 5th wheel camper and head to Florida without batting an eyelash.
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It's pretty sad. I'm sure you're in good health and most likely put few miles on your truck(s) a year. However, some old couple with oxygen tubes hooked to their noses can hurl a 40ft long motorhome with trailer down the highway with no more than a standard driver license.
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