Joe Ditchkus
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whos up for a new Mack ?
Joe Ditchkus replied to mrsmackpaul's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Good eye Ron. Joe D. -
A Mack T2090 has a first gear ratio of 10.69 and an overdrive of .71.For the work you do I would want the 4.64 ratio.It gives a little better reduction when in soft material.10.69 is not very low reduction when loaded for startability or gradability in off road conditions. I personally would loose a few MPH top speed for better reduction. I run a Fuller 16908LL with 14.56 first gear and .74 overdrive with 4.56 rear axle ratio 24.5 tall rubber. It tops out at over 75 MPH which is more than enough for me. My combination has a total reduction of 66.39 which is ok for my work but if in soft clay is questionable. Reduction is the key. Good Luck Joe D.
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Good deal from the Mrs. Mark. Joe D.
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Sorry to hear this. Joe D.
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Thanks Gregg and Mark. I some old albums somewhere with the old truck driving songs.Thanks for the refresher course. Joe D.
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Isn't Gallopolis,Ohio where the old hog hauler shot the pinball machine and caused him bad luck. I forgot the name of the song some old timers on here should remember it. Joe D.
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It was -7 in Lake Ariel,Pa. last night it is 5 above now. We had a lot of wind last night. We do not usually get strong winds like that. I hope you do not have to roll out your rags in this weather. I never did much flatbed work. I did not like tarping. Joe D.
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FOR SALE Online Auction Few mack trucks and chassis....
Joe Ditchkus replied to Maxville Truck's topic in Trucks for Sale
Maxvuille Could you post the mileage and engine hours on the Superliner and Autocar short nose ? What is time frame for removal ? Thanks Joe D. -
F.W.D. I went to you tube and typed in Mack B-53 mixer Video by Tom Blackwell.A job well done by Tom. Joe D.
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Tom a bit off topic but I found a video of you driving your B-Model Mixer with the 2 sticks. good Job. Joe D.
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Should sound good with the straight pipe even with the turbo. Joe D.
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As DCR said contact a local sawmill. There are plenty in Northeast Pa. and the southern Tier of N.Y. Oak is plentiful in our area also. Sawmills i have done business with Brojack Scott Twp.Pa,or Brojack Clifford,Pa. are within 1 hour or lees from Binghamton,N.Y.They will rough cut or finish cut whatever you choose. There are others closer Ordie Price near Gibson. And many others. Joe D.
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No doubt it is an E-Model. Being the standard E and A Model cab was much narrower than the body installed on chassis they would have to use either a large one piece ot the split windshield. Only other option would be to taper body in at windshield. Nice looking truck. Joe D.
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Hatcity is right its a CPO. Joe D.
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Paul sorry to hear the bad news. I hope you two can work it out. Joe D.
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I wonder if trans. is a Duplex or first style low -hole ? Joe D.
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With the picture you posted of pup trailer it looks as there is no room for landing gear. Joe D.
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oldie but a goodie
Joe Ditchkus replied to Blacksheep's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Frame rails look good for a double frame.Joe D. -
12V71 in a RS700
Joe Ditchkus replied to 57 bcr's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I talked to the owner a few years ago nice guy. I think he is from the Hudson Valley,New York area.Another member on this board has a 12 banger also.Joe D. -
Model Research & History
Joe Ditchkus replied to John C's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
John C I have a 1950 Mack A-51T it was built with the Mack 510 Diesel I plan to replace the 510 with a C-180 Cummins as I have a good running one and they are from same era. Parts for the 510 Diesel are hard to find.The higher the number = higher weight rating. A-55 was the largest A-Model built it came with the 672 Lanova Mack Diesel maybe the 743 Cummins of the era not sure on that. Its hood was longer than the A-50 Series.I always heard the saying about A-Models Too light for heavy work and too heavy for light work. I do not believe it but the A-Model is stuck with it. They are a nice looking truck. Joe D. -
Model Research & History
Joe Ditchkus replied to John C's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Picture you posted looks to be an A-20 or A-30. Joe D. -
Gregg I have a room at the Holiday Inn for York. I will have to get one of my pieces of junk running.Joe D.
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On the back of the spec sheets they usually post the measurements you want. Frame width, hood length cab height,bbc etc.Joe D.
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Hello Underdog This Joe D. I talked to you at the Labor Day ATCA Show Harford,Pa. You probably have the nicest original F-Model tin wise on the East Coast. Joe D.
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The easiest way to tell difference between Detroit Diesel 53 Series or a 71 Series is the 53 series valve cover mounts to head around bottom of valve cover with bolts and a 71 series mounts to head thru top of valve cover.71 and 92 series valve covers are interchangeable.The newer style cast aluminum are much better than the pressed steel ones for making a tighter seal to stop oil leaks. Joe D.
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