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Installed six (6) of eight L-type tie downs today. Spaced them about 6' apart on each side starting just inside the rear door. Two (2) more to install in the lower front drop area. Going to anchor them with wood screws. Since they are in front, don't need that much strength. These tie downs will not hold a large tractor or Mack truck but should hold the goof cart, garden tractor, or similar size vehicle.

Nice pics. I hate stove pipe stacks, even if they are on a Mack. What a waste. And the wantabe big rigger in the Ford....no comment.

Talked to my State Farm agent about goof cart coverage. I was told it is not covered under the homeowner's nor liability umbrella policies. Due to the fact that it will be operated on public property rather than my own private property. So I added insurance to the cart...only $17 per year. ATHS seems insistant about coverage and must show proof before they will issue a sticker.

If anyone wants to use the trailer as a "lounge", bring your own broom and duster.

genco...I like the idea of idle when not engaged. What brand and model? How long have you owned/used it? Any issues? What is the difference in Honda GCV, GC, and GX engines? Ryobi advertises "idle-down technology".

Inclined to buy the Harbor Freight 2500psi/3gpm Model 69734 for $280. It has adjustable pressure, 212cc engine, and stainless plungers. It is likely made in Chiner but the reviews are good. I know you get what you pay for. Second choice is Generac 2800psi/2.5gpm Model 6596 at Lowes for $299 (196cc engine, adj. press??). Hot water would be ideal for caked dirt and grease but they are very expensive. Looked at rental...$53 for 4 hours or $100 a day. Couple rentals will pay for a washer. Comments?

I am considering the purchase of a gas powered cold water pressure washer to use for mostly washing vehicles (cars, trucks, and tractors). Looking at around 2800psi and 2.5gpm. Vertical or horizontal shaft engine? Harbor Freight has a couple models for $276. Generac offers a few in the $299-$399 range. Looked at Lowes and Home De Pot. Any suggestions and features? Or just use the manual method - bucket, long handled brush, and hose? $400 / $65 = 6+ washes at Blue Beacon and its paid. P.S. Got the raspberries from the local JD dealer when I recently traded my X540 for a new X590. X540 was not washed since new in 2012. And the MH, I take it to the hand wash spot to hose off the big chunks otherwise spray bottle of cleaner and towels. Trailer...nada.

I too have my Mack, albeit not an "antique", insured thru State Farm. I never had my truck appraised. I hear others talk about Haggerty Insurance. Hmmm, Smithville...did you happen to buy the Mack wrecker from Massillon a few years ago? I heard it went west toward Wooster.

I received updated information from ATHS about the truck wash at York. There will be a crew that will only "hose down" your truck....no soap nor scrub. It is located before the photo area. First come first served. It is also FREE. Blue Beacon has a wash near Carlisle and also Breezywood. I will likely stop at Breezywood and get a "soap scrub". Cost for TT is $65.50. Might be worth it to get a "good cleaning".

Alex, Hamburgers and pizza eh.

Something about that Mack dealer looks very familiar!

Nice pics as always. CAT truck at Cleveland Brothers along Route 22 in Murraysville?

Less then three (3) weeks is the show and I am NOT ready. I am getting the MH out of storage on Saturday then I can start getting it ready to roll. The trailer is another major PIA. It is full of junk important items and I do not want to drag the crap important items to York and back home. The goof cart will be definitely be in its "as bought" clothes. At this rate I may be ready for Mudcungie. So many things to do and so little time. My plan is to arrive Wednesday (27th) around noon. Anyone else planning to be there on Wednesday? I received the WOT today and read there may not be a truck wash available.

Thanks for the information. You should try the sponsor of this forum....Watt's Truck! Barry and his "crew" do an excellent job locating parts (old and new).

BS, if it runs and is road worthy (or trailer it)...get it to shows (when you have time, if only for a day). I have yet to attend a show that rejected a vehicle because it was not "pristene show quality". If that were the case, my MH would be sitting at home. Personally I prefer to see vehicles in their "working clothes". You did a VERY NICE job on your R and you should be very proud!

I agree. If the clutch disk and flywheel face look good, remove the rust and reinstall. Or just reinstall and "normal" running will remove the rust. I have same problem with tractors sitting too long.

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I agree with Glenn. Perhaps when the pump was rebuilt the #6 plunger was set incorrectly. Did the shop flow test the pump after rebuid? If so, look at the individual flow results.

On a farm near where my MH is stored I saw this dump grain truck for sale. No connection...just passing along to anyone who might be interested. The owner states it runs good with 580,000 actual miles. I tried to start it but the batteries were run down. Rust in the roof, kick panels, and lower doors. Paint fair. Five speed direct transmission. I have additional pics and can get more (only about 15 miles from the PA farm).

You have that right. Even I sometimes do not know where I am.

No, you can keep the rice burners.

Must be something in the name....underDOG and otherDOG. OD has and likely UD has passed (I-99/Route 36 Exit 23) within 3 miles of the PA farm....and never call or stop. Anyway, thanks for the pics. Always good to see what others see.

The only one left is south of Tucson....Titan Missle Museum. Wifey and I were there in February, very interesting but sad to know all the others were "destroyed". Now that Russia is "flexing its muscles" I hope and pray there are some left somewhere to defend the good ole USA! P.S. No offense Vlad. If we could all respect each other's opinions, like we do on BMT, this world would be a better place. Sorry for hijacking this thread.

Good luck but don't "hurt" the dog.

Last year it was a mouse in the MH...now this spring it is a #$%& black bird building a nest in the fifth wheel pin cavity of the trailer. The other day I pulled a couple "basketball" size bunches of twigs, grass, etc. from between the plate and floor. I put small boards in all the access holes and the $%&^* bird pushed one aside and started building again. There are also some 1"+ diameter holes that it may be using too. Today I bought some screen material and going to put screen in all the openings. I will also camp out with the .410 and feed the bird some lead BBs. Between the mice, birds, skunks, groundhogs, and foxes...I have a proverbial wildlife zoo at the farm. There are two (2) barn owls around the farm. I thought owls scared birds away. Does the cavity between the plate and floor continue thru to each side or is there a divider in the middle? Thinking of using an air hose and blowing all the crap out. I should have invested in a puddy cat to take care of not only the mice but the birds too. Sufferin Succotash!