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Hey Dave, thanks for explaining the AI, and AC engine differences. I've not been around much that is electronic in diesel engines and know very little. etec, vmack, and the like are "foreign" to me.Rob

He is a good kid I like and hope sticks around. Certainly don't mean to run him off. I spoke to him the same as I would, and have my own kids during their upbringing. If they were wrong in the open, it was addressed and corrected in the open. The best lessons are learned, and retained this way. His knowledge of the trucks is both outstanding and remarkable; almost too good that other, and much more important things in life suffer. I may be hard headed but I'm trying to help the boy and running off to pout is no way to grow up. Thanks for your comments. Rob

Thanks a bunch for the tips. The kit came it today but I was unable to get there due to commitments in the shop. Seems air conditioning is really important to people when it starts to get warm outside...... After getting a couple of cars pulling down into vacume I brought my drop deck into the shop, jacked up the rear getting all eight tires from of the floor, and set the trailer on jack stands. It was then I remembered Jaime backing over my hub oil drain pan last winter splintering it!! I just changed all the hub oils to synthetic so I'd like to keep it. I'll get a pan tomorrow when picking up the king pin kit.I looked and PAI does market a cylinder head rebuild kit for this Midland compressor, so I ordered it. The kit has the valves, seals, springs, gaskets and some small parts so I'll attempt this over the weekend probably. The vendor did have a reman compressor on the shelf for $280.00 exchange so that can be a backup if something is AFU. Thanks for the tips. Rob

Yes sir I do as it was a public statement to many participants. It should probably be directed personally at Brian also although I'm certain he was not offended.

Doubtful they will be the same. If original to the truck a Mack dealer can give you the information. If A/M, the model number from the vendor will help you out. Are these internal, or external regulated type valves?Rob

That is NOT my interpretation and you are too thin skinned for this crowd if you are, or were offended. Nobody called anybody a fucking faggot or anything of the like least of all your grandfather who gave you the very reason to participate with this group. We found a niche that bothers you and we play on it. That is part of participation on this site. There is help, there is harrassment, and there is friendship/comraderie. If you cannot, or don't want to handle the ridicule, go over to the ATHS site and assume their "holier than thou" attitude of website management. It is not welcome here but the choice is yours to make.I think you owe the group an apology. Rob

Vlad; Do you have any way to mechanically spin the wheel off of the truck? This makes the task considerably easier to perform when both sanding, and polishing for sheen. Rob

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Best of luck to you. Remember, "stinky finger" is the same as first base with high school girls, (or so I'm told). Not a bad ride. They were pretty new when I took "Momma" to prom. My ride at the time was my 68 Barracuda but it was good enough. Uncle Rob

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Can't says I blame em. You know "two wrongs don't make a right". That could be a lesson for the day. Uncle Rob

PAI has them new also. The 28 quart pan is part number: EOP-2030, and the 51 quart number is: EOP-2032. I did not research cost of the parts. Rob

They thought about it for export; but upon viewing the reflection in a mirror, it scared the shit outta them so the idea was dropped like a hot rock.Uncle Rob

You had to the foresight to circumvent personal injury from resultant rollover of putting one of those things together. Nice, very nice.Rob

Kind of up to you. It limits the front steer axle braking effort about 30% from the rears. There is a valve on the rt. front frame rail this valve actuates and it called a limiting valve. You can get modern valves that are automatic in operation. Being empty most of the time it will serve little purpose to reconnect it. Pulling a heavy trailer they would significantly reduce the front wheel skid during braking.Rob

Yup, that's right. Jim, (Green Dash) hit the 50 year old marker today! Happy B'day man!! Don't spill the birthday bowl of porridge. Rob

Think, and maintain a positive course. This sounds like one calling the kettle black. Are you young, sweet, and smart? (other's opinions, not your own) Rob

The tires on the steer axle show no abnormal wear at all. I was chasing the vibration, or hop at speed is what had me notice the play in parts. I've only installed one set of these tapered king pins and had the bushings reamed to fit but it was a new axle beam replaced from collision. Never have done a set of tapered pins on a working truck. I have the OTC adjusting socket and figured it was to tighten to take up play in the thrust bearing so I just tightened till snug, then backed off to next slot to shove cotter pin through. I didn't know if this is a periodic adjustment or not. The caps I just drove in with a drift and the front took grease just fine. I ordered a Euclid brand kit that is supposedly complete. Should have it tomorrow afternoon and will take the truck apart then. They vendor will press the bushings and ream to fit, (if needed) for me on Friday and I should be putting it back together on Saturday if all goes well. I also ordered new "P": series shoes for the steer axle and hardware kits. The axle is a 12,000# FA(W) 537 so pretty common stuff. Remembered and proved another problem with this truck tonight also. If the truck is idling in the shop, the compressor cuts in at about 105, and out at 120 very evenly. If the idle is held to 1400+, it will exceed 150psi with the safety relief valve blowing. I discovered this driving as it sounds like a 22 short going off under the truck. The tanks drain clean, there is no air dryer, the governor is replaced with a shop spare, and the lines are clear and connected correctly. The compressor is a Midland 1300 series and I put a new unloader kit into it about six months ago. This problem is not new, and it's been there since I've had the truck. Tonight I did notice the compressor is bleeding back through itself when the engine is shut down. I'm thinking the head will need to come off of it for evaluation and check the inlet and discharge valves. Rob

For an instant before they go over they balance on two sets of wheels; just like a motorcycle.Uncle Rob

Yes, but they are a lightweight material and very easy to deploy.Uncle Rob

I just called the local Mack dealer and they don't have them in yet but I reserved a dozen copies so I'll make certain Vinny gets a custom autographed one by his ole Uncle Rob.

Your are correct again. That speed is certainly enough to cause that thing to roll on over when gradually turned to the right. Be certain to have the extra counterbalance weight installed, (or find a large girlfriend) before you do that drive. Don't want to come visit you in the hospital.Uncle Rob

Well, Uncle Al is probably not worth going through but a Detroit, or Cummins would slip in acceptably well.If you get questioned where you was when looking at that truck you can tells your "Momma" that you was with me and I'll back you on the story. Rob

Hi Pawel;I do agree with you. However, this politician and his party are actively and agressively recruiting these entities for their own political gain. This doesn't do much to support the goals and agendas of the free world but only serves a very distinct few to remain in power. Doesn't bother me at all about anybody personally, or if someone is gay or not, as I've had very good gay employees and many ethnicity's of people in my employ. I try to be a fair man in all my decision making processes. In my entire working career a portion of my wages has been donated to those with less than I have, or are incapable of ever being what is considered "normal", so I do believe in "sharing the wealth". The "ruse" this administration is using to garner support is troubling and so many follow it. It appears at times to be like leading sheep to the slaughterhouse. Thanks for your response. Rob

The left side pin has about 1/4" free movement at the top of the tire. There are no top caps on either side! (Go figure) The right side seems to be tight but I'll not replace only a single side as you mention cause they both must be worn. The truck will be apart so get it done right! I actually had the truck jacked up by the front engine xmember to check for spring pin bushing wear, and grease it up really good. While under there, I found the loose king pin, greased the front end moving parts very well, adjusted the clutch brake for better operation and adjusted the clutch for exactly 1.5" free pedal at the top, and 1.5" clutch brake squeeze from the floor.I also discovered there is only about 1/8th inch of front brake shoe lining left. This is below allowed so looks like new brakes too. Hope the drums are good and I'll find out on Saturday when I haul everything into the vendor. Thanks again! Rob