Rob

If only repairing rollovers was that easy. But then again, there wouldn't be no profit in the job if just anybody could do it.Rob

Rolled over????Rob

Filming at an oblique angle......Rob

Naw. He's still standing in front of the mirror.Rob

Holy shit, I hope it didn't result from that U model link I sent you....... Seriously, get well soon. Rob

The best place to ascertain engine temperature is at the outlet of the engine coolant. Typically this is just below the thermostat itself. The cylinder heads absorb the most heat attributed to combustion of the fuel/air mix, and in most engines the heads are cooled last to keep from "thermal shock" cracking of the castings. Some cooling systems are reversed and not use ethylene glycol, but rather propylene glycol or another coolant. Rob

Look at his ebay handle/name. Maybe he has some hi-line experience?Rob

Gauges, transducers, and transmitters used to drive gauges have a very wide tolerance they are allowed to operate within. They are not laboratory quality, or accuracy. Your readings with a temperature gun are most likely more accurate than the gauges supplied in the truck.I don't think you have a big problem, nor are the equipments operating outside of design parameters as you do not mention any overheating. What I would be concerned with is if this is a change from prior experience. If it is, something needs addressed. Otherwise it is probably alright to run for a bit to evaluate once more information is gained. Rob

You can pass off soft squishy lumps off as someone elses. Logs, now that is a totally different set of circumstances to be dealt with.Rob

I'll stay there if they support gang bangs where I can go last.Rob

That would be from a valve not holding check, not dropping. They make rubber plugs for that kind of thing you know.Rob

I drove 1132 miles one way to pickup an RS797LST with a transplanted E9-500 and 12 speed once with no visible rust, (by photos). The engine was "tired" but ran well. When I got there the double frame was broken along the top rail from the trunion back and the rust spread was near 1" between the rails. The engine had dropped a valve and was running accordingly with a hole knocked through a piston. I couldn't find a tag and the oil smelled of raw diesel fuel. The cab really didn't need too much work but was far from pristine. I drove back empty and learned a lesson there. Glad I didn't pay in advance or even give a deposit as the seller really turned out to be a jerk. He didn't own the truck of which he stated prior. The photos I had were probably of a different, but similar truck, or very old. Rob

Dave has put you on the right track. Loosen the steel fuel lines on the injection nozzles themselves unil fresh fuel flows from the loosened connections when cranking the engine. Then tighten and the truck should start. If it doesn't start there may be a stuck rack inside the injection pump not allowing the engine enough fuel to start. Citing you were starting to get black smoke indicates she is starting to get fuel.Rob

I can believe it Ernie. The cost on new trucks is astronomical. This is on top of the headache the new ones give the owners. The R models we built were either 78, or 79 models for a tank manufacturing outfit. They purchased three very close to then new Mack tractors, a rollover, and a wrecked R model from a bankrupt company. Two new glider kits, (nice ones actually) were purchased from the St. Louis Mack dealer, as were the engines, and transmissions. The transmissions were six speeds to replace the original five speeds. The engines were ENDT676 @ either 283, or 285horse. I don't recall them saying "REMACK" anyplace on them but all were Mack factory fresh rebuilds. A new Mack R model set up with the same driveline was about $55,000-$62,000 new. I don't think the total cost of the glider build the way they were done was over $32,000 including the labor. A considerable cost savings even in those days as the trucks for all practical purposes were new excluding rear tires, driveline, and rears. Rob

It's been several years but I put together a couple of R model gliders using reman engines and transmissions, with used drive axles. The cost would be about 55% on average for a complete new truck using these components from what a similar complete brand new truck was. The only thing used was the rears and the driveshaft which that stuff could also be new if wanted.Rob

Life around your place would never be the same with one of those things.Better take stock in, or purchase a towing company. Rob

Many have said I'm really "out there".Rob

Was prolly crushed when the lopsided thing fell over and the cat dragged him home.Rob

I have an old International Harvester refrigerator I use for this in the shop. I'm actually wanting one to carry on the truck. 7018, 8018, and the 110 series rods really weld nice if they are a couple hundred degrees before you strike the arc. Rob

I'm looking for an electric welding rod oven of about 10-20 pounds. Anybody got one they don't need any longer cheap? Thanks, Rob

It kind of depends on the year, if it's original or rebuilt, and when. When that engine came out asbestos was in the beginnings of being phased out. The calcium silicate material that was replacing asbestos was much harder and had less compressibility through it's service life and thus the "no retorque" head gaskets were born. I have seen several times through the years head gasket bolts and nuts on studs vary in torque up to about 15% even with the engine being a low mile recent rebuild. The heat and cold cycles are the reason along with the vibration of operation.The end of the story could be stated as it can't hurt anything to retorque them. Rob

I lost three pounds last quarter. Now down to 317 but that is still up near 6 pounds over a year ago. My metabolisim must be slowing down to not burn off the calorie intake.Rob

Them's IS support for "my" saddlebags. Rob

Mouser 1 earning is keep again this morning. He usually brings a mouse or three to the shop a week. Today he dragged a rat up onto the porch area. The body is about eight inches long and I didn't measure the tail. Serves him right. Rob

Yup, was good to see you again if only in the rear view. Had to take the "Hog" out for a spin too.Rob