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Yes I heard it run on Saturday. Not alot of smoke, sounded good. The tires are good but I am sure they are OLD and may be flat spotted. Spare tire/wheel on the back of the wrecker. Likely make it to NJ on a cold day and slow speed (not to heat the tires). I did not look at the fuel but it is probably old too.

I use Sears Diehard battery maintainers. I only had 1 or 2 Sears go bad in 20+ years. You can buy them on sale for $20. Cheaper than replacing batteries. Amazon usually has good prices on Battery Tender brands.

Does it have an E9 V8?

Ben I think David was just making an "overall" observation. There are always exceptions. I am happy to hear your side and wish there were more "young" people like you. Sounds like your parents taught you well. And then there is Vinny - he seems like a nice guy.

Single axle B75 up for auction on Saturday March 2nd. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/29962-b75-up-for-auction/

I use JD batteries in my JD tractors, Bulldog brand (not Mack) currently in the MH, and Delco in my GM vehicles. I still have the OE battery in my Grand Cherokee, not sure what brand to use for replacement. I keep battery maintainers on all my "seasonal use" vehicles, that seems to help them last longer. I don't want to jinx myself but the batteries in one tractor are OLD. I think Exide makes JD batteries and East Penn (Deka) makes Mack. When I buy a battery, I look at CCA, price, warranty, and US made.

Yes, we had a party line too before the dial tone private line...."rubbering" was the word used to listen in on other conversations.

Dilbert....my favorite comic. It is amazing how true most of them are to real life.

She needs to lose the beard.

Vinny - any warts on your hands? Made you look didn't I?

Damn!!!

I agree with Larry...lots of rust and bondo. VIN B753T3064. The auction is Saturday March 2nd. Trucks sell after the real estate (current agenda) - real estate sells at noon. The gas station is a frickin' museum that is for sure. Some B pics...

I grew up on a farm. Up every morning to feed the livestock, off to school, and then tend the livestock in the evening. Our "vacation" was a day trip so we could be back in time to do the evening chores. We had a B&W TV and could only get one station (if the wind was blowing in the right direction). And for "entertainment" the Sears and Robust, Monkey Wards, and Jacque Penney catalogs. Original phone was a party line with a real operator to place the call. Eventually the phone was "upgraded" to a dial tone and rotary dial. I was a senior in college when the first electronic calculator (HP35) was marketed and it was $595. Until then I used a slide rule. If I could turn back the clock it would be to 1970...MUSCLE CARS!!!! A Plymouth Cuda with a real 426ci HEMI was about $4000 loaded (not to mention Road Runner, GTX, Superbird, Charger, Challenger, GTS, Super Bee, R/T, Coronet, Boss 302, Mach I, Z28, SS, etc.). Oh and we had NO air conditioning in the summer. Does anyone remember using an outhouse? Did not have "indoor plumbing" until I was in high school.

Nice G!

Post it in the Wiki section

Only one way to find out if it will make the trip. BTW, I know of a pup trailer to hook on the back (at least it would be a few miles closer to PA).

I agree, nice one.

Welcome to BMT. Anxious to see your F762.

What picture? I don't see any pic.

Carl - good points. I too have used WD-40 to start engines. You have some lubrication and it is not as volatile. Ether is DRY and can easily score a cylinder or even break a ring due to its explosive nature. If I use ether, I crank the engine first to get some cylinder lubrication, then SPARINGLY "wave" the ether near the air cleaner inlet. I would recommend disconnecting the air intake hose at the engine. If the engine would "run away", you have the chance of the inlet hose and air cleaner leaking air. Also, I recommend a board or something solid to choke off the air to the engine. Don't try starting the engine without assistance. The more "warm bodies" the better. Good luck!

Welcome to BMT! What part of Utah?

Happy Birthday everyone!

As previous posts, good fuel and batteries. Rather than draining fuel tank, use a 5 gallon bucket and put the fuel pump inlet hose in the bucket. Check the dipstick for any evidence of water in the oil. Check coolant level too, if no coolant it may have leaked out or into the cylinders or crankcase. Also check air intake for rodent nest, etc. If everything checks okay, crank the engine with the fuel shutoff and build oil pressure. Then give it some fuel and hopefully it will start. Do not rev the engine but if it revs on its own, pull the fuel shutoff as the governor may be rusted (or block off the air inlet). If you use ether, use it VERY SPARINGLY (I don't like or use ether unless it is the last resort). I am sure others will have additional suggestions and experience.

Just looked at my MH...it has a welded steel axle. Any issues with a single axle 23K housing? Ya learn something everyday...now I can go back to sleep. Thanks!