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  1. mechohaulic
    we know; you were doing another test to see who's paying attention !!LOL
  2. mechohaulic
    proper tools are always the best road to take ; if the usage can justify the cost, which you can due to more then one time use. this case a 1/2 or 3/4 drive socket for one time use could be $$$
  3. mechohaulic
    be great if that was the ONLY thing I missed in life just sayin. LOL
  4. mechohaulic
    I had/have a 3/4 drive which was used many times. for a possible one time repair " flat stock also works.
  5. mechohaulic
    not understanding the "dumb ass part ??? seems to me your advice is correct. disassemble / clean/ inspect/ reinstall if nothing worn or broke.
  6. mechohaulic
    also keep in mind :: proper replacement parts DO NOT have to come from an R model only.
  7. mechohaulic
    a piece of 1/4 x 1or 1 1/4 flat stock and an adjustable wrench work well for removing the end cap. there is a HD spring inside the end. NOT a lot of tension, just heavy coil. I would remove end cap, turn steering enough to remove pitman arm the spring is behind ball cap. Have seen the spring break causing excessive "play/slop". parts should be ::1- end cap = 2 ball end caps = 1 spring. nothing broke then clean everything and reinstall. torque/ tension on end cap is ??? . tight enough it won't fall out BUT not that tight steering binds. broken spring then === search for new.
  8. mechohaulic
    had to be careful running the D2 ; without the seat belt (if it had one ) the bounce could throw you right out of the seat , Have seen the D-9 ; had hopes of running with a Keen transport driver I know to the pits out west where they "grow "monsters for equipment. D-11 would be on my bucket list to see. years back Marino Crane had the biggest (at the time ) crane . I talked to him about the specs and the building of it. mind boggling.
  9. mechohaulic
    liked the entire video ; part 21;30=21:50 ? with the ole Mack pourin black smoke was great. can definitely relate to the movie. have pictures of my Grandfather and his team of horses and wagon working on the building of stevenson dam in oxford ct. bought what was left of his 200 acre farm in 1978 with hopes of keeping it going. work isn't work when it's an enjoyable moment. miss the farming life style.
  10. mechohaulic
    that's lookin real good. not counting fact we might be moving soon;I have tooooo many projects going on now. sit down time to build a number of 1/25th scale projects even seems difficult to come by lately. that 1/14th is tempting . past summer I increase my 1/25 inventory more than I should have. doesn't take much when a complete kit is bought just for fuel tanks /wheels/or an engine.
  11. mechohaulic
    a TD 9 is a bucket loader ' D9 one heck of a large machine. always liked the terex lime green machines. IH 250 with 4 in 1 bucket has my vote. very versatile machine for home owners yard work.
  12. mechohaulic
    last roof I was on. it buckled(steel panels) and I fell 17 ft on to concrete floor. lost 1/2 in my spine . crane would have been better ;; how's that for back on topic ..
  13. mechohaulic
    profile shows a '82 R767= hopefully BMT crew will see a picture of the R. 767 must be a R-700 ??
  14. mechohaulic
    you noticed that also. one fine candidate for restore and fun. got my vote. long as I don't have to get to back valve cover; LOL ;then the vote might change a little.!!
  15. mechohaulic
    it's a reman;; double check the shims (if any) making sure the reman process was done properly and a shim hasn't turned blocking oil gallery . before or after .
  16. mechohaulic
    both should be done. front rear end requires intermediate driveshaft to be disconnected from front rear output . NOT completely removed just front side to allow bracket to be installed. both rears will work together better having sway control on each.
  17. mechohaulic
    these topics sure help an ole mans memory come back to life, 4 bolts are removed and the 4 studs installed with 5/8 fine thread nuts out /course thread in to housing .. now I can't remember if it's "safe" to remove ALL 4 bolts same time or remove two and install two studs then remove other two bolts ???
  18. mechohaulic
    just mind boggling for me as an old man to see the cost cutting things happening in to days world. eliminating four bolt holes . bad as no more dip sticks on engines !!WTF . picked up some brakes shoes for trailer 2 weeks ago ; had to check box ::1-make sure right parts inside;; 2- see if hardware kits included= some aren't.. so glad i'm on short end of stick of life cycle. no predrilled or place to anchor bracket is a challenge wrong mounting will break / damage something. does this have light rears or something ??
  19. mechohaulic
    township has high hopes they can call you a business and get some tax revenue!!
  20. mechohaulic
    what kind / size of rear ends does this truck have ?? Mack or ???
  21. mechohaulic
    did the carrier style change ?? there should /might be the four (5/8 or metric) threaded holes on back side of carrier . rear rear bracket goes over/around the plate.front rear drop intermediate shaft install bracket reinstall driveshaft;;or am I on a "different page "/?
  22. mechohaulic
    THANK YOU but I'm all set.
  23. mechohaulic
    then of course there were the "stuff was simple then compared to now" trucks that had a dash plaque for transmission which said 20 speed and there were two sticks on the floor. much simpler and nicer. old DM 800 =20 speed / ENDT673 ,78K in the dump. no one questioned the torque curve; they were more impressed with the fact of "hey You made it here". LOL
  24. mechohaulic
    my answer is a yes.
  25. mechohaulic
    now that's great news. have both #1 and #2, looking forward to #3 and beyond. i can't get this picture posting right yet. still have pictures of the Cortland show from last year. And this years show closing in.

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