Rob

No, nothing firm yet. Still would like to have a chase vehicle if at all possible. We will have to talk as time gets closer. Rob

I believe you can but it certainly wouldn't hurt to get a CDL with anything that has air brakes. There are several of your "partners in crime" that live in PA so might be best to ask them too.Uncle Rob

Yes the "0" is for overdrive. It was a common transmission all across the board in Mack trucks of that timeframe. I'm surprised your truck does not have a TRD-72 series as I've only seen the TRD-67 series behind gasoline engines as it is smaller.Rob

The TRD-67 is a direct in high gear transmission. The TRD-670 is an overdrive transmission.Rob

Hence the reason for antique plates.......Rob

Thanks nephew. It should be fairly easy going. I have antique plates on all my trucks as none make a living for me any longer. Lot of stuff a truck is exempt from going this route and the license plates are MUCH less expensive.Uncle Rob

I couldn't really tell you but a tire hammer will do a lot of damage to a rim if it lands wrong. I don't attempt that work any longer cause I just can't hardly see the rim bead without being extremely off balance.Rob

Inside is my first preference but I've not measured to ensure it will fit with other stuff I want to carry. I'm pretty sure the truck has 11R X 24.5 rubber on it. I'd pay for a road service call to change it alongside the road cause my expanded and enhanced mid section doesn't let me see the rim bead to use a tire hammer anymore.Rob

Aww, don't I know that one well. I have several older folks I just enjoy being with and around but the time is difficult to manage. No hurry on this one at all cause my other RL has a pintle on the rear, (didn't realize it, duh) and I'm using it for a pattern. It is about 8 inches lower than Roy's truck mountings but will suffice. Yesterday I ordered 50' of -6 fuel line, 50' of -8 fuel line, and a dozen each of male and female fittings for each size hose. I use the Parker 102 series "Push-Lock" hose as it works well with air, or fuel lines. Also ordered all three radiator hoses, and have plenty of 1/2", and 3/4" heater hose in the shop. This will allow me to fabricate alongside the highway any lines that may burst, or give trouble. I already have a box of "Mack" filters and will travel to an auto parts store while there for coolant, oil, and fresh batteries. Really the only thing that concerns me is the water pump. I don't have a ready spare on the shelf although both my spare engines have known good pumps on them. I may "rob" one of those for the additional safety precaution. Planning to throw a spare 24.5 tire either inside, or on the roof rack of the Jeep pre mounted on an aluminum rim, and have a small travel kit of tools available to ride along. If anyone can think of anything prudent to carry with me I'm listening for a change. If you attempt to start that truck don't use ether in the turbo, use silicone spray to fire it off. There is no manual transfer pump on the injection pump on those engines and they can be a bitch to get primed up. Best to loosen the rubber elbow at the turbocharger and keep the engine running on the spray until it picks up fuel. Once it smooths on all eight, it will stay running. If you have never operated an air selected Mack transmission, make certain the rotation of the transmission has stopped and the truck not moving prior to selecting "R", or reverse at the "Selectair" valve on the shifter handle. We don't need to knock any teeth off the transmission gears...... I'm thinking I'll be headed over that way later next month, or early into May, but need to further finalize itinerary and I'll keep you posted. Thanks, Rob

That Detroit engine would certainly be more fitting for something that size. Rob

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-Mack-RD888SX-Tandem-Axle-Dump-Truck-/270944762636?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item3f1590fb0c I could prolly stand to have this but I'd put round headlamps in it. Just can't get the "hang" of rectangulars in an R model. Rob

Nothing to fear as I see nothing small enough to raise welts, nor sharp edges.Rob

That or the "Help, I'm trapped and can't get out"!Thanks, Rob

I would go with a Mack nine speed myself. Rob

Caught this when I got home from work today. Rob

Is this Stash with the rash running low on cash so gave the accelerator a mash to make a mad dash eliminating the valve lash just before the crash?Shit boy, I ain't seen you in a coons age! How's your sis "Slimey Sally"? She still seein "Drippin George"? Rob

All this talk about welders got me to thinking, (dangerous thing you know) and low and behold, a phone call to a guy referred to another, referred to another, and I have a new timer board on the way for my tig machine. Should have it the day after tomorrow. Getting excited to have this jewel working again as it's supposed to.Rob

I think it is either relieved, or scared cause it ain't leaking no more.Uncle Rob

I don't think so. The gents last name starts with "dumb". Uncle Rob

Yes Glenn I would appreciate any more help on this shift pattern.I didn't drive the truck tonight as when I went to move the truck the steering wheel was binding. It comes to the upper bearing in the steering column is locked up so I'm trying to take the column apart with the steering wheel pulled now. I have another column but it's tan color and if the upper bearing is common, I'll get another tomorrow. Rob

Sure thing Stanley. This is a link to the original posting. Hope you don't get lost along the way: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/24109-blonde-biker-bar-joke/page__fromsearch__1Rob

Depends on who and how quickly things get "soft" I suppose."Momma" has swore the next time I pop a "stiffee" she is gonna throw a can of shellac on it so it stays that way. Rob

Should smell just like me. Glad they showed up. The sloppier the better. Rob

An old, blind cowboy wanders into an all-girl biker bar by mistake. He finds his way to a bar stool and orders a shot of Jack Daniels. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, 'Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?' The bar immediately falls absolutely silent. In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, 'Before you tell that joke, Cowboy, I think it is only fair, Given that you are blind, that you should know five things: 1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat. 2. The bouncer is a blonde girl. 3. I'm a 6-foot tall, 175-pound blonde woman with a black beltin karate. 4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weight lifter. 5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler. Now, think about it seriously, Cowboy. Do you still wanna tell that blonde joke?' The blind cowboy thinks for a second, shakes his head and mutters, 'No...not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times.

The information I got on her through the conversation was kinda funny, but ironic. Her insurance agent and I co sponsored a charity golf outing for several years and became quite good friends. We still talk occasionally now that I'm retired from the autobody business, (yeah, right). Incidently; I don't golf. Never could reconcile the effort to put a little white ball in a four inch hole 400 yards away through the trees!!! Rob