Joey Mack

There should be arrows cast into the filter pad showing direction

Your funny Bob.. I think it is.. expand the picture and look at hi left foot.. it looks like the picture was cut out and pasted ( with real paste, the olden days way ) to the truck..

Third row from the left half way down. 2 fuses, ECM and Back up lights..

so , if you remove the bottom countershaft PTO/Bearing housing, the countershaft will drop... it can drop out of ''timing''.. that is why I said to use a bar through the side cover..as far as a 12 spd, my knowledge sucks.. it is still triple counter shaft, so I expect the same outcome if the lower countershaft is not supported before removing the lower Bearing/PTO out drive cover. It is not complicated, if you secure the countershaft..

I'm lost, Mech... I'm thinkin about 107"s are you talking TRD72's and such.. ?? I may need to back out, so I dont post wrong info..

the side mount PTO uses a seperate gear, no timing required.. prying up on the lower countershaft keeps that shaft 'timed' while the work is being done.. the bearing cover for the lower shaft is the same as the upper (2) if you decide to not use the lower for a PTO drive..

if the PTO work's,,, run-it.. I dont want to 'scare anyone here' so I WILL, take the time to write the info. No need to re-think what you want to do, unless you may not have the skill set to do the repair.. I mean that with full respect.. I hope I didnt offend you.. jojo

OK.... so... when you remove this low mounted PTO off,, first,, drain the oil. then after you get the PTO off or the whole thing, keep track of the shims, do not bend them or mess them up... buy another bearing cap like the top 2, they are the same... heres the other deal.. there is a bearing race inside the PTO bearing cover.. you will have to replace that bearing race. the proper way is to replace the bearing on the lower counter shaft as a set. which requires taking the back box apart.. so.... depending on your need and purpose of this truck,,, you can get a lower bearing housing with a bearing race installed or buy a new bearing race... to install.. the shims are important and must be put back in.. Bearing pre-load is .002''-.005'' on re-used bearings.. So, its on you to feel good about the roller bearing condition, when you pull the lower cap off. also, another very important thing... before you remove the PTO assembley, pull a side cover off and wedge a clean bar in there to hold the lower counter shaft in its position.. if it drops too low and moves slightly, it can be put back in place 1 tooth off.. A little pressure from the bar pushing UP is ok.. It will keep the lower counter shaft timed.. then when you SLOWLY install the new lower cover, before you tighten it up (done) you can pull the bar out.. I hope I help you here.. keep in touch.. Jojo

JoeH has good point as well as 880 Joe, and This Joe, asks,,, when you put the flywheel housing on did you put a generous bead of MACK GRAY RTV, around the mounting surface on the block and cam plug seam?

I like the truck and the progress.. The fuel line routing is typically, From the tank, to the Primary filter, then to the lift pump, then to the secondary filter, then to the injection pump.. Just in case that was a question.. Really glad to see the updated pics.. Jojo

Paul, here in the East side of U.S.A. we call those tire caps on the roads,, Gators.... Lots of them with really good tread on them, what a waste..

fuse 41 in the fuse box under the hood by the steering column.. Do the reverse lights work, and it s just the indicator light? Manual tranny has a switch in the top for reverse. 2 wires going to it..

Ouch!! Did it hurt the Volvo?

did you replace all 8 air bags? Ive done a few of them... its a JOB !! Hats off to Brandy..

yeah I cant see it good,, too close.. I assume you tried to tighten the clamp.. it looks like a constant torque clamp, is it?

my guess is the nipple is cracked and possibly missing a piece. have you lowered the coolant level and removed the top hose to inspect it?

Oh hell, Happy Birthday.. I didn't see it on the list yesterday..

Around 3hrs. I think.. there's a guy in here that lives in Marion.

I understand.. my pride is getting in my way.. I have a couple chores that I can't handle anymore.. it sucks..

I was wondering too..

I wonder why it is being parted out,, What I see is better than some trucks I have repaired. Of course I can only see one picture.

DCW, says what I have have wondered about.. It is odd, and if you look at the female profiles, some of them are sexy.. I think they are scammers..

Oh Hell.... Happy Birthday Draggin Wagon... Jojo

OK... The Scooby Doo ending is EXACTLY how it is!!! ''It's Old Man Obama!!'' He's the one that did this caper....