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  1. mechohaulic
    so if I get my wife to show me two pictures; would that mean 2000 words less and so quite !!
  2. mechohaulic
    short version of all this from an old mans point of view; really doesn't make much difference if a 450 hp is brought to 1000 hp or what ever .. the key to survival is how the operator having controls handles it. slower up the hills but still gets there works. paid by the load could be a factor. 500 horse doesn't get there fast enough then get another paid by hr job.
  3. mechohaulic
    I'm not understanding the "sounds like a jimmy" part. which brings couple questions . 1- how is the engine running temp wise ? 2- could radiator need a cleaning on fins causing fan to work harder? I would go with a horton having electric fan control switch in cab. might be able to change fan from all steel to steel/ plastic combo.
  4. mechohaulic
    "I'll be laying it on thick to begin with" !! have you been watching toooo much biden on TV again ??? LMAO🤣 can't wait to see finished product. primer/paint soon ?
  5. mechohaulic
    did a clutch outside on a DM611SX using the plywood technic and a square plate car ratchet jack. for short while rebuilt clutches were used. owner bought a rebuilt which turned out faulty. had so much fun balancing a QUADBOX which weight cased the small iron jack wheels to crack plywood I did it TWICE!! at least owner bought a new clutch second time.
  6. mechohaulic
    if that unit had a tall stack air cleaner pipe instead of the shorty, the lower mirror bracket would have gone straight across to air cleaner pipe ; not the barrel mounting clamp.
  7. mechohaulic
    that is one fine looking unit . thanks for info. looked at all 11 pages of items in the auction. person can get in real "trouble" there. lot of good stuff.
  8. mechohaulic
    more proof to the statement " do it right the first time ", everything will work right the first time. units lookin good. have done a couple B C R changes, U 611 ST glider kit , numerous rewires. your project was definitely more involved.
  9. mechohaulic
    reason for the recess is due to the U and DM's being offset cabs the fuel tanks are flush with cab while the fuel tanks on the centered R's have the tanks out ward of cabs/doors. without the recess a lot of stumbles/ falls might result with foot going between tank and lower cab
  10. mechohaulic
    you know how . that's the difference between a slam dunk . I know everything gear jammer and a professional driver who takes a moment to understand and properly operate equipment. captain kirk never got lost with the star ship enterprise !; how could you possibly state while sitting in and ON THE GROUND unit " I was lost "!!! come on now . LOL
  11. mechohaulic
    It's an optical illusion the mirrors DON"T mount to the door on passenger side. the mirrors mount to the air cleaner tube and the air cleaner tube has a V bracket on top which mounts to the rain gutter area of cab. looking at pictures appears to be one brace assembly= it is not. passenger doors on U/DM's don't ; never did open fully. and YES it was: is a PIA to access engine or interior from passenger side. would be great to hear from U/ Dm owners having right hand drive units.
  12. mechohaulic
    not only does it look sharp ; it practical and safety positive.
  13. mechohaulic
    it was recently posted here the U model replaced the C model . to obtain the short wheelbase for city delivery/ longer trailers. I never thought of that or maybe I did and forgot. using the same cab for the U's/ DM600 and DM 800 was a smart move on part of Mack boys. the DM 800 I drove part-time was not only majestic looking going down the highway ; but lunch time the large front fenders made a comfortable seat while the hood became a dining room table. LOL at 6'1" I could climb in the engine compartment on the 800 and close the hood with room to spare. that DM811SX was sporting a 673. not the 864
  14. mechohaulic
    you haven't experienced fun till you change a starter in DM600/ U model.
  15. mechohaulic
    nope :: from what I see/ read on these forums dealing with this "new" iron !!=glad I'm out of full time truck repair. 10= 12 hrs is better then ?? . not going off topic ; got a roll off with hyd leak added to list today !!!
  16. mechohaulic
    no offence but from my point of view = your statement/question would be similar to a person walking into a Dr. office saying "I don't feel good. what's wrong". a little/lot more detail would be helpful. 1- what if anything did you look at? 2- what has been done to unit recently ? 3- batteries old/new ? 4- 2019 Mack ?model /engine /pictures ?? that's a start (now there's a pun ) get it truck don't start= there's a start !!😱
  17. mechohaulic
    to bad it's so late at night = bet there's an interesting story with the flour ! one thing in common with the cement/ flour both need a little water. depends on whether you are putting down a floor or baking some bread. couldn't help myself😁, has been a long day and very early start tues. going some place (NY/MA ??) to assist with pick up of plow equipment.
  18. mechohaulic
    make sure you have a real good set of ear plugs . the echo chamber is challenging. had a customer running stainless milk tanks . been inside number of times= dents or crack repair. used a small 115 v wire feed with stainless wire and carry on bottle of gas. never had much luck with the flux coated wire.
  19. mechohaulic
    you were faster then me writing LOL . I don't know all the new model designations. after R's/ DM's etc rest are too new for me. must still have some that would flex enough to fit while looking like the truck=classy. extensions not only practical but look nice.
  20. mechohaulic
    not to add to the "list" I'm sure like most of us ,you have ; a roll/strip of universal fender extension or possibly Mack= DM or newer would work. glass in few lite metal angle iron pieces on inner fender which can mount rubber extensions.?? don't want the poor bulldog on mirrors getting dirty/muddy from tires.
  21. mechohaulic
    no words but tears thinking how sad this scene takes place way to often. went it happens just once that's to many.
  22. mechohaulic
    rain cancelled out number of parades /gatherings today in CT. Knights of Columbus always carry large Flag (takes at least 20 people properly). regrettably I have never participated with the carrying. knees and other old age factors don't allow it. will not chance a stumble and drop Ole Glory.
  23. mechohaulic
    road flares were replaced by a metal box 3x3x6 ?? containing 2 or 3 fold up reflectors and spring loaded red flags.
  24. mechohaulic
    they used to be "standard equipment " back then, OK I KNOW back then was few years ago!! gee LOL, one spare headlight cushioned in gray sponge material having a few smaller bulbs in their own pocket holes. Small clip held door/cover closed. first i've seen one mounted side ways. usually on floor. another item thrown away -- who would have know years later it's one of those things which makes a different todays show trucks. remember when new trucks also came with a bottle jack and round tube holding road flares.
  25. mechohaulic
    Sharpe looking old school red DM. came close to totaling one brand new during delivery. forgot trolley is connected to rear wheels unlike on a tractor.

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