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  1. mechohaulic
    how worn out is the pin slot /jaws. rebuild time ?? before blast and paint. can't see good the 2in cross shaft end square for ware.
  2. mechohaulic
    long round head rivets you can tread back side and install nuts/locks.. will look original.
  3. mechohaulic
    sad state of affairs in this country. power and greed over rules common sense. anheuser lost billions ; anyone check the CEO pay/ bonus? southwest air was a total screw up months ago CEO got huge bonus. can of beer doesn't need a personality on it. know we are in big trouble when a vice -pres is chosen by how many more votes will I get by putting her there. take the border walls down so more votes come over.
  4. mechohaulic
    tried to cover my ass with reply by stating "top bar WAS heavier". bottom cross bar use to be 1 or 1 1/4 angle .. top supports came through they were 1 in (???)HD wall pipe threaded ends ( small version of a tie rod). .
  5. mechohaulic
    as is written: opinions are like ass--oles = everyone has one, from my mechanical aspect: I started on Macks , when changing to Baskin which ran 318/350 DD it was going from one learning class to another. knew nothing of DD . fortunately the mechanic at Baskin was one of the best teachers. after yrs of trial and error. I was able to learn how to build/ set up a DD. to get the rack perfect in the flip was a pride I learned. same as transmissions have there proper place so do 4 cycle vs 2.. none are better then others ; all have down falls
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    OK 🙃
  7. mechohaulic
    drag links had a rebuild kit /spring: two 1/2 moon caps =one having pin to go on spring end, some where a kit with large snap ring ; thought that was HD tie rod ends?
  8. mechohaulic
    don't remember those being rebuildable. #22 in picture a snap ring ? minds drawing a blank (again).
  9. mechohaulic
    Mack can't have everything (although it does )::LOL Mack was built for HD workers . want a pretty / smooth ride ;; think it's call petercar .. LMAO.
  10. mechohaulic
    the top bar IS there for support. it's a heavier = or was heavier bar made to take some stress pressure unlike the lowers .
  11. mechohaulic
    in the Mack days I had a U model which did basically same thing. days before computers/ modules etc. chased it at least three times on rode calls. driver had a timed delivery. never found cause. did all the above and then some. final deal== I gave driver a wrench ; he kept priming it to keep going. best guess for me was a hair line crack in suction side ?
  12. mechohaulic
    high hopes you get one running, it's a sound way better then todays electronic stuff. like Matt's B-73 there will be many up & downs to the building process but well worth it in the end. 😁
  13. mechohaulic
    time seems to take its toll on just about everything (and ever body). no matter what "preservatives" taken. 20 minutes I'm on my way to physical therapy. sure hope it works ; next step the knife if it don't. 😱
  14. mechohaulic
    when you mentioned a P&W was a donor , didn't expect it to be in abandon condition. still should be quite a few good parts or fix it as a runner. have seen units on here or else where in worse shape .
  15. mechohaulic
    with total respect Sir , you better be very cautious about any more descriptions of your Wife! 🤣 She can drive/weld/has a trike '' won't discuss how pretty ;;now Her truck has a Mack bulldog 😇 just sayin LMAO
  16. mechohaulic
    Connecticut required two (2) plates -front/ back , I have the ct plate rear and big T/ tenn plate on front. would go back in heart beat; maybe not heart beat. have to be cautious now a days how i use those heart beats.
  17. mechohaulic
    nice license plate
  18. mechohaulic
    was the 68K a total or is there an auctioneer premie on top of 68= $6,800.oo ??
  19. mechohaulic
    sure hope this one like others have a follow up with results.
  20. mechohaulic
    possible for a little more history on this unit ?? hasn't run in yrs/ have been having fuel problems / etc .. see it listed in fire apparatus. this is a fire unit .runs rough and getting it ready for parade season ??? if the filters fuel is black smells like varnish I would think the fuel tank(s) need a flushing/ cleaning also.
  21. mechohaulic
    definitely have moved yet don't look to be walking based on dirt covered no signs of shiny metal
  22. mechohaulic
    center bolts broken?? while wearing safety glasses did you take a sledgehammer and wail the spring leaves back straight ??
  23. mechohaulic
    can you remember when as a youngster you had respect for the president of U S A and wanted to be one when you grew up. he was your hero << now this is an age appropriate questions ;;you youngster's don't qualify to vote unless accompanied with adult (someone over 70) LOL🤣
  24. mechohaulic
    remember them well .don't know how I missed these post. HI-Ho is (was) a CT fleet
  25. mechohaulic
    knew I should have finished at least one coffee before logging on early. the brain cells are scrambling to try and think. had one customer having a super and it wasn't maxi. dog silver. have to ponder this ??

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