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Finally some DM progress
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
If the rims are going to get a paint job, pulling them off separate with a good hand truck works; also saves the back from the dismount /removal by hand. floor crane will easily handle the drum spoke assembly. reinstall without the wheels /tires may lessen chance of damaging new seal. painting hubs easier without rims on. -
Starting DM800 plastic model
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Mack Scale Model and Diecast Corner
at least this shows the "ole man" memory NOT all wrong. earlier post mentioned , green/white with produce decal ; also the AMT/MATCHBOX. I'm thinking first version was only AMT possibly. didn't get to involved in models which weren't Mack. -
the R S orL700L has always been a favorite of mine. Yours is pure class with the budds on front daytons on rear ; also the practical single stack . a working truck in perfect form (for me).
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Starting DM800 plastic model
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Mack Scale Model and Diecast Corner
you won't be alone with the "rain outside "will be possibly doing a long a waited model build myself. at least at the other rent I could do mechanic work; having even a place to paint models, did some small model painting in basement recently == boy did I hear about the smell. here don't have anywhere to do that work; and it's ONLY three times the rent!! NO wasn't my idea to move -
at this point since I don't own one; so be it. however I don't see in the book where it states 15/ 40 only10//40 which in the day before all the synthetic was closer to hyd oil which comes closer to ATF , ALSO no where on the page is it stating ALSO change the PS filter ;possibly indicating by then 10/40 was standard leaving those few old people stuck in their ways of using ATF.
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only documentation available is from the "book" called old school. sorry
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in cases where the pitman don't remove too easy even having the puller on it; sit-in cab and work steering wheel back and forth ::: engine off of course. it's been known to be helpful ;; the twisting motion . better then beating the arm with a hammer. total removal of the set screw (it's a long bast- - -d) is better so it;s not in the way of puller jaws. a good bearing puller installed first behind the arm will give more area for jaw puller. never know it may slide off.
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unofficially it has been done where the filter is removed from reservoir when changing over, new systems don't have filters anymore (like alot of cutbacks) . still have a sealed system; one less item to relace on PM's
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belt driven "66 most likely came through with ATF; doesn't mean you can't change over to 15-40; only concern from this old man is whether or not the 15-40 may be too heavy for the filter slowing down the flow giving impression there's a PS problem?? far as the pitman arm removal ::: don't forget to back off/ remove the allen set screw(s) on back side of arm. a decent jaw puller will work along with slight tap on top/bottom of arm.
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now you just stop picking on those "yuppies"; don't you know they are going to save the environment AND the world. LOL . all you need to do is place a sign in front of your "solid waste disposal facility " stating hard hat required. LOL
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back "a few years" when PS systems were separate having a belt driven pump with reservoir mounted on top which had a filter inside ; fluid of choice was ATF. later on 15-40 took over. as earlier post state . the 15-40 better idea.
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what's this "junk" word being used!!! it's called valuable inventory for emergency moments.
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Starting DM800 plastic model
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Mack Scale Model and Diecast Corner
NO oil cooler !!!! you can't start a V8 not having the cooler. next you will tell us you didn't put a double disc clutch in it .😱 LOL -
"hillbilly area where anything goes" is definitely better then living in yuppieville where they drive around in their BMW's/lexus live mile away but stop and tell you to clean up the yard . ALMOST anything goes is old days farm country.
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Starting DM800 plastic model
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Mack Scale Model and Diecast Corner
what your saying is ; if I stop by , I better NOT ask to look under the hood. !!!LOL the confusion would possibly be from seeing a RED engine in a MACK .. WTF ;;;; LMAO😁 -
'60's Mercury comet/ cyclone ALWAYS had my vote. so classy yet simple square design. Dyno Don Nicholson had a fantastic race car in red!!! fact my first car was a '67 ford Fairlane .square but practical.
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warm weather may be just around the corner ; and the 5spoke chrome rims with raised white letters may be going back on the Mojave for summer. If I can only figure this posting picture thing. and possibly I can get up the courage to say "NO I can't fix your stuff, my stuff is priority ; I.m not getting any younger. thinking today would be a short day :(wrong)trailer came in at the farm with pain in a-s emergency line leak UNDER 5h wheel plate. least it wasn't side of road upstate NY.
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not to jump topic: BUT chrome reverse / SS cragers are the best. to show how some of us can't leave the past, I paid big $$$ for four all American 5spoke chrome for my "21 jeep Mojave gladiator with raised white letter tires(bridgstones), now that's '60's all the way! LOL no other jeeps has the look so far. pulled them off for winter salt/sand.
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and you didn't have to plug in a computer so as to recalibrate the fuel system; did you !LOL
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no way the word hero applies ; it's more about things so different then; in just about every aspect. Family/ friends, even the food we eat!! speaking of proud moments and helping a Friend== passing by a truck I knew well , hood open side of the road. there stood Mr. Moffo Sr. short version =I stopped : cummins no start; as with many things of the day (no computer) a simple turning of pump screw to bypass electrical shut off got things running. payment = = a hand shake and Thank You, from a Man so respected by me.
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that's the challenge for us old folk ;; WE ARE OLD ENOUGH TO know more then that. words can't explain . didn't need to be a shirt and tie ;; it was the positive attitude . I drive every day on I-84 in ct. parts are which are 3-4 lane. there are tractor trailers in 2nd lane going up hill lower then posted speed (65 mph) while 3/4 th lane empty !!! NO ONE CARES . not patting myself on back ;; BUT yrs back couple of disabled trucks were repaired by stopping and assisting. no $$ just "gettum going'
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OVER DUE FOR COFFEE BREAK ;;;;; SEE YOU SOON.
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don't attempt to stop for a disabled unit on side of highway anymore as in days of old. need a computer or Wrecker for tow. sadly looking at the one behind the wheel ????? where did the respectable truck drivers go ??? SO FU-- in DIFFERENT TODAY . !! sorrry kids
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This Would Be Great to F With People
mechohaulic replied to Joseph Cummings's topic in Odds and Ends
being old !! please explain -- is there a difference in "being high VS being intoxicated ??? a long day of running a die grinder prepping steel for welding. -
without a doubt different today's world. main reason : liability; also lack of knowledge . yrs ago -after full day of work, did road call from CT to Maryland to change alternator on company COE. then there was a road call to upstate NY to change a steering box on K-123 COE during ice storm after a 8 hr work day. stayed in motel that early morning, today's world seems to say _ tow it in , were not chancing road calls.
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