Joey Mack

My guess it falls between a 2002 + 2005? possibly a 427 HP, and a CCRS? So like the guys asked, please post more about the truck and the issue. and I like to know what the most recent repairs were also.. No need to write a book, you can sum it up, so you dont ware out your finger's,, Ton's smart guy's here that will help at a moments notice.. Jojo

Yeah Buddy,,, you dodged a bullet there.. Glad you pulled the cover off before digging in to sucking the A/C and coolant lines and such.. was it the arm and lever right in front when you pulled the cover? Jojo

Yes Paul, it is expensive here, unless you are living on welfare (gov. Money), or just to sorry to work. Then it's free. And if you walk in to our country illegally, you will get free healthcare, and transportation to a free place to live. Paid for by tax dollars... Any way,. How's Mrs. Mack doin?

thanks Glenn..

you may get better results, if you move this post to the engine and transmission topic board... someone may post the torque procedure.. it is several steps, and finishes with torque turning,, ( Degree's) jojo

Just curious??? was this site down for a whole day? I was not able to log in. I kept getting a privacy warning, saying the site was not secure.

no programming to be done on a '91.. check the adjustment of the speed sensor in the tranny output housing... It goes all the way in (gently) then 1 full turn out.. you may want to remove it and check it for damage. jojo

The mode boxes in those trucks were known for the gears stripping and causing the issue you have.. so basically, you need to suck down the A/C, pinch off the 2 heater hoses at the firewall to remove them, and remove the A/C lines there as well, pull the floor pan around the shifter out, so when you remove the HVAC unit, you can tip it out. you may need to put the stick in 5th gear for extra room. Then you do the repair on the bench. I dont have the bulletin, but I bet someone will post it for you.. Good luck, Jojo

i'm sorry mark,,, it was a Columbia, 2006... I got 2 trucks confused, the 3406 E was a different job, for the same customer.. See, I am already losing my touch...

I actually really like a Detroit.. But i like the 12.7.. I like simple reliable engines, yes,, lower power is always an issue, but I like long time between repairs.. Of course, I am not a Pro driver/owner operator anymore.. I loved my 12.7, in the one and only truck I owned..

It is.... I just saw some other pics of it.. Hell I just put an engine harness on one this summer and ran the valves.. In a '99 W-900... What a dumbass...

Cat???

Well put... I like the way you think.. I suck at driving Cummins, but it is still cool.. I would rather have a CL with a 460 XT, 18 spd. 4:17 rears... But to each his own.. Sorry,, I see it's a CAT.. Dumb me...

Oh My God !! I wish I had youre skill's, and Pocket book... That is sweet, and the CL is AWESOME.. I love a Superliner, But when Mack replaced it with the CL, to me.. A pretty Damn Good Swap... Rock-on !!!

Thanks Bob... Did you read my posts about the benefits that start on 'Day 1'? I had no idea this sh!t existed.. anyway, i feel good and blessed.. My wife says I am a different person, since I dont deal with all the B.S. from my truck service business.. That's a plus...

Thanks Paul... Here in the states, getting a good health care program is difficult and expensive. We also have 401-k retirement plans as well.. I really feel good about my decision, no B.S. !! I can still do truck work on the side, but to be honest, I have enjoyed the break from heavy duty truck work.. I have said before, that I would rather just build engines, and MACK transmissions in my shop for side money.. and lately i have re-built Engine harness's.. That is a needed repair now aday's. Folk's can ship me the harness and any spare harness's, for parts, and I can inspect them, repair them and OHM them out to check for 'shorts'.. Then, ship 'em back.. You may have seen my post about one that I finished last week.. My heart is always with trucks and truckers, and truck mechanic's.. Take care Mr. Paul... Jojo

fuse 42 is on the firewall next to the steering column.. its a 5x6" black box. the ledgend is inside the cover. hopefully it not all blurry. I guess I should have said that first, I just figured you checked it..

yep...

You got this, Kermit....

there should have been a single pole bullet plug sticking out of the 4 wire harness... that is the reverse lights.. also.. do you have that plug???

Interesting post on block heaters.. I know that the 'Katz' block heaters I am familiar with were reliable. What I was taught, was to plug it in at the end of the work day while the engine was hot, and it would maintain a warm temp. I was told that they were not going to take a cold engine and bring it up to a warm temp for the AM. start up.. I learned this in Maine.. anyway, just my input, and this was over 20 years ago.. jojo

I would also put seperate vents in, There are some that have a check ball in them to allow for expansion, but keep stuff from being sucked in when the fuel cools off over night.. You should be able to use a 2000 model CH-613 if you need to find a part number, or maybe you have a parts guy at a local parts house that knows what you want... Jojo

One thing I dont miss is truck owners that think I am supposed to keep my rate's low because Biden Diesel hit 6 bucks a gallon.. and I'm supposed to fix the truck as good as if it was at the dealership, at $60/hr. Meanwhile I run a diesel svc. truck, and have insurance, tool cost, shop supplies, sometimes an employee, and well you know the rest..... jojo

How long is the crank time before it fire's? does it start up correctly, or stumble as it picks up fuel (Prime)?

No worrie's there buddy.... Luv U,, jojo