Geoff Weeks

didn't Larry @Freightrain have BM series? I don't know if he found parts for it or replaced it or just got it working. I remember (may be falsely) that it what he had. It pre-dates the BMP 150 series, and was replaced by it.

Here is a breakdown of the I-R vane motor that is common. There are other mfg and other models that are obsolete. Knowing what you have is important. If you have the older BM series you might not be able to get parts, but that doesn't mean you can't get it working if you are careful.

If you don't know or can't find a tag, take a picture of it.

1st what brand/model air starter are you working with?

I used ASC but it looks like they changed their name. Always gave me great service but never have I had to rebuild a motor. ASC Before "assuming" a rebuild is in order. what problems do you have? My air starters came off old Roadway trucks so had seen a long life before I even got them, they are working 20 year on from when I installed them. I have had problems with tanks leaking either the tank it self or more often the check valve and/or the relay valve. I had lubercator pumps on mine that gave them a shot of lube (diesel) every time they were used, so almost no wear.

I think that is a wise course for both of us, I will follow your lead,Thank you.

Like US citizen they pulled out of his house in his underwear, drove him out for an hour made him stand in the fridged cold, before driving him back? Is that the "dangerous criminal"? only one I see the the Fed officers being criminal. Was the 5 year old kid a dangerous criminal? Stop believing what they say, start watching what they do. Remember, Obama deported more people (as the right is always quick to point out) without trampling on everyone rights, and did it safely. This is about force and cruelty period. Is stopping the swearing in of new citizens who have gone through every step, been vetted for more then 10 year, about safety? No, it is about cruelty, you say you want people to come "legally", so do I, but that includes letting them become citizens when they have followed all the rules. By this admin definition, everyone is a child killer. That just isn't the case. Start opening your eyes to what is happening. Law enforcement is loosing credibility by the minute, local law enforcement used to be believed, now that is being eroded by thugs with a badge. It will not be rebuilt anytime soon. Judges no longer accept that they are being told the truth, when they can see for themselves otherwise. Grand juries are refusing to indite based on lies. You wonder why local law doesn't want to be involved in this? Make no mistake, this is an occupying force in Minpls and no citizenry or local law enforcement want that.

Wise commander, All that would happen with different jurisdictions that the feds themselves will not cooperate with, would be semi-plausible denial on who did the killing, Now it is squarely on the feds. Putting more men with guns would not help the situation it would make it worse. Minn officers were highly trained enough not to make it worse, and from what you are saying, follow orders.

Humm, China has taken all our Mfg, we have almost none. And you concerned that the same may happen to Canada? Canada is a "big boy", they can assess the conditions for themselves, they don't need the country that willingly outsourced all their Mfg to tell them how to deal with China. Not ours to control, and judging by how this admin wants to control everything in N-A I wouldn't do what they want either.

I'm old enough, and wise enough, not to believe everything "official" that was said. Fortunately, although it is a cold comfort, there are many videos of what happened, it will not be easy to "bend the truth" to what you want it to be, no matter which side of the barricade you are on.

Ok all you 2nd amendment people, Explain why, the agents pull the gun from the victims holster BEFORE they shot him? It is on multiple video's. They had him on the ground and were beating him with metal canisters, his arms out in front. I, personally, wouldn't go to any protest armed, but I am not a 2nd amendment fanatic. Tell me again how an armed citizenry is their to keep the government "honest" and how you having that gun can stop a government from taking your "rights" or your life? I don't see that working. More will come out in a few days, the videos are there, and for the umpteenth time, video from the bystanders contradict the "official" account. He had a gun, that is the only thing that was true, it was in plain sight, in a holster. It never left the holster until removed by one of the agents.

In the early days, they made lots more 11.1 versions which likely led to the impression that they weren't an O/O engine. If they had led with the 12.7 putting ad money into that rather than chasing the fleet market as much, it might have been an even better launch.

It would be my choice if I were replacing one of my mechanical with an electronic. I did look into it at one point. Worked on quite a few, but mostly minor issues. some in trucks others in buses.

I've heard all the rumors as well, and very little in documentation. However, it was the 1st working electronic engine to be installed in trucks in great numbers. It has to be considered a success by any standard.

Well, 100c is 212F so unless they were taken under a nuke blast, they would F

You haven't lived until you've driven a worn out firetruck cabover with that transmission and a really worn linkage. There are 5 forward gears there somewhere, but after many fire crews with different drivers of different skill, finding the one you are looking for, is anything but certain.

Clark 5 speed. Common with IHC's with 2 spd axles, and heavier then the F51 trans for the lighter trucks.

Look "plain-jane" steel wheels on the front. Yeah, the North East was spokes for the most part.

Too bad they ruined it by putting hub pilot on the steer.

Watch the video, he has the exact fitting that you do.

Here is a YouTube for mandrel type fittings, His I think are brass ends, but same as yours. Mandrel type fittings You can use a fitting in place of a mandrel, I prefer to put the fitting in the vise and rotate the hose end, less chance of distorting the end you are working on. Many reusable fittings made today are "mandrelless" type with a second hex below the fitting hex to use to unscrew the fitting from inside the hose. They both go together the same way, but the mandrel type require something to hold the center from turning when installing/or un installing.

Yes, the fittings are, I can tell by the type of end, they are not crimped on. Pull the hose, tighten on to a fitting, to hold the inner portion, unscrew the hose end from the part attached to the fitting ( this will be normal right hand thread). then unscrew the hose from the metal end (this will be left hand thread). If you still have trouble understanding what I am saying, and I agree it is hard to convey in words, I can see if I can find some fittings like yours and take a picture with them apart to show what I mean. Non reuseable will be crimped on where the hose jacket goes into the fitting. I suspect your air system problems stem from excessive compressor cycling, and/or a defective drier. With a good drier and air system, temps well below zero are not a problem.

Looking at your air drier, it looks like all the hoses are using re-usable fittings. You could buy 25' or so of the different sizes to keep at the shop and a few mating fittings (to take the re-useable ends off the hose). That and a cut off wheel for a saw or die grinder and you an make up new hoses when stores are closed. Wheel seals, brake shoes are good to have on hand. Things like brakes, king-pins, tie rod ends etc can be monitored and planned for when they wear out. What would you do if a brake treadle valve failed? A rear axle? Do you keep a spare alternator on hand? if not what is your plan if one goes bad on a Friday night? I am not picking on you, I am explaining what things you need to have a plan for when operating a single truck with no down time. A truck with a manual transmission can be roll started if it has air to release the brakes, but an auto, you might want a starter on hand.

Well it does seam to confirm that the suction line is the problem. It isn't a long time cure to a hose that is coming apart. I don't understand how you had the time to rig this up but don't have the time to replace the hose? I have been in your shoes running a single truck and trying to keep it running and my customers happy. Am I to take it, by your statement that this was "the last hose" to be replaced, that you have addressed the other air lines? I doubt it is the "last hose" as there are so many on a truck. Did changing out the air hoses solve your drier problem? I started stockpiling hose and fittings at my shop. I also got a parts truck that I could rob parts off of, either to use or to send off as cores for rebuild while my money make was still running. I am thinking things like a P/S box that required to be re machined for a seal to hold. If you are going to run a single truck, you HAVE to be proactive with maintenance. The guy that picks up garbage, showed up in a different truck one day, I asked if he bought a new one, he said no, it was a rental while his was in the shop. I didn't know you could rent them, but I guess around here you can. Another possibility is if you know a "competitor" who will not "stab you in the back" that could cover a pick-up for you while you do a repair. I know, this takes a lot of trust, but there are people who will help out as long as you will when they need it. Running an old truck as a single operator is difficult, Often it can mean being one big breakdown from loosing it all. that is why it is so important not to have multiple small breakdowns that could be prevented. Most customers will understand that everything breaks at some point. As long as it isn't common, they will live with a temp interruption in service. I carried brake diaphragms, various hoses, filters, throttle return springs, etc so most minor failures could be repaired right where and when they happened. Many small business fail when they failed to plan on a breakdown. A parts truck can be a true windfall of parts if you have room to store one.