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  1. mechohaulic
    ride south to see my sister and have coffee with some BMT members looks a little dim at the moment. hopeful appointment with cardio DR very soon . we all have a start and finish date.
  2. mechohaulic
    truthful replies ARE NOT mistakes. but a willingness to assist those in need.
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    now there's a man with priority's in my world.!! the chairs only hold your ass ; the wheels on the other hand carry your ass . much more important. LOL
  4. mechohaulic
    Joey is always figuring things out!! that's why for this ole man Joey is my hero of the future. one day hope to meet the Man who has given sooo much positive to the mechanic world.
  5. mechohaulic
    oh h-ll you tired me out just reading all you did. LOL
  6. mechohaulic
    GO FOR IT RECECIVE WHAT YOU WORKED AND EARNED.
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    and I thought the Polacks used a lot of letters. LOL
  8. mechohaulic
    a little bit more info and as requested some pictures help a lot. (1) being firetruck LS 85, is this a hobby truck which sits mostly? (2) new batteries charged fully BEFORE installation?? (3) does it have a master disconnect and still loosing charge ? (4) alternator needs power to make power , generator makes it's own :: if I remember correctly. (5) what does the charging circuit show gauge wise when unit running ??
  9. mechohaulic
    this site is without a doubt for truck related conversation!! there are ALSO forums listed here which are NOT truck related. the trump forum section is like the rest;; an area to express ideas(not opinions; since opinions are like ass-les :: everyone has one). I do believe there are sites out there which are strictly politics. check some of the other forums here , you will find a mixed variety. the trump topic just happens to be latest one. NOT THE ONLY ONE .
  10. mechohaulic
    YOU ARE CORRECT.. you knew this was a test for us ole folk ,LOL
  11. mechohaulic
    it's called part of the "golden years" just wait you ain't seen noutin yett.
  12. mechohaulic
    NOW easy on the Polish thing!!! WE are selective as to who is allowed to be POLISH> Polish and Proud just don't say it tooo loud !!🤣🍺🍺
  13. mechohaulic
    now if you move a small table in front of the TV /chair and bring out the DM800 ; you can still give positive updates on "DM progress" . watch TV and build a model. LOL
  14. mechohaulic
    high hopes for update on this unit, if the smoke was billowing out breather before you put truck in neutral ; the engine reversing was taking place. with the neutral action you basically gave the engine free roam to run backwards. with running backwards you put transmission in direct/1st unit moved backwards . could this be a 5X4 transmission. if you are talking a '78 RS ; could be set up with a quad. shut down and restart is proper procedure
  15. mechohaulic
    that happens when someone uses a tube of silicone PER cover. yes have seen excessive goop used. besides the silicone / indian sealant ; I used a red adhesive :: HIGH TACK = not as bad as the Indian sealer . no need for tons of it . light film on cover; set gasket in place . rubber gasket goes no where when installing covers.
  16. mechohaulic
    remember that stuff back in the day of CORK gaskets. it held well : but you sure did not appreciate it if you were on the clean the valve covers next time. rubber gaskets of today I.ve always used silicone sealer ;;;; light film only!!! what I have been doing {for years} is to take a small center punch and put numerous divets in the base of the valve cover first. they act as "holders" for the rubber gasket.
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    backing to spreader box is an easy way for reversing an engine ;;; basically at idle, in reverse ; tap the box tooo hard is same as backing to a loading dock. slow speed/idle low and the tap . I know my memory is fading . I don't remember a '78 Mack with a 5x5 aux.
  18. mechohaulic
    not enough run time
  19. mechohaulic
    technically it's not the pump needing adjustment from it's own fault. like the distributor setting ; adjustment of the pump is to compensate for all the rest of the engine wear and tear. front eng drive train has a number of gears between crank and inj pump gear. and we ALL know with age parts wear out.
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    any one know what became of the two massive cranes that were custom built for Marino crane years back??? one went to California to unload barges for a major project; another to Texas? I went to Middletown talked briefly to Mr. Marino as the first crane (built in modular format); could be built on site in days not weeks was on display. have the brochures some where still -I hope . crane had something like 700ft mast capable of 100 ton lift .all pins stayed in place on cradles .
  21. mechohaulic
    can't help but wonder :::HOW = on a single axle.
  22. mechohaulic
    bet he paid close attention on the right hand turns !!LOL
  23. mechohaulic
    easy to tell it was a strong union company for back in the day ;;; roof mounted kysor AC, LOL. noticed an O&G 81 ON trailer going east 84 while back. back frame rails should have roller mounted for winch cable to hoist trailer up.
  24. mechohaulic
    somewhere in one of the many boxes from moving I've still have the fruehauf 1/25th scale trailer dump built /painted gold /hooked to the R600 resembling actual truck owned by Stone construction ;southbury Ct. I was honored to meet Brian Krois (author of connecticut construction trucks) at a diner recently . real nice guy. I busted him about volume two ; he laughed. was on his way to Bethlehem to see Matt P.
  25. mechohaulic
    American pump ;after SUPER CLEAN top of pump . remove hold down nut -- 1 1/4 wrench ;pull barrel and needle valve. replace barrel /hold down nut. helper starts the engine turning while watching flywheel marks(degrees). fuel stops flowing from pump ; it's on mark. spill timing complete. for the Robert bosh I remember having a tool for barrel alignment. basically a 3-4 in slotted bar which clamped to #1 cyl also slotted end went over cly2 and three

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