Rob

I thought that was how you made a trucker's palm sweat. Rob

I'm with Miro on this. Push the guides out and ensure the valve stems are in good condition as far as size and wear. I had set of 711 heads rebuilt a few years ago and had the stems and bosses machined for some "Perfect Circle" valve stem seals but I don't know their application ofr if they were generic. Rob

I don't really know about all the legalities yet. The truck is licensed as an antique and the tank is clearly labled sides and rear, "non potable water" and "do not drink". Don't know how that will affect anything if if even will. Rob

Thanks, I remember there was a party that had several and were auctioning them. I thought about a purchase to repower one of my B models but never went through with it. Actually, the truck still sits in the same stall like so many others........ Rob

They are not difficult to make yourself. Have a sheet metal shop shear to 304 stainless strip to width, drill a hole in the ends for a stainless "T" bolt to fit through, drill four smaller holes for plug welding, install the bolt through the hole and roll the end to the inside so the holes will be against the fuel tank. Hold it together and plug weld the strap together with stainless filler material You then grind the inside welds flush, and polish the blued surface you will see to a brilliant luster. All straps are different so you will have to make them fit your application. Rob

Did you purchase that MB on ebay about four years ago? I seem to remember the white cab numbers. Rob

My latest was 1994 and was all mechanical. I'm thinking it was rated at 240hp which was plenty for a truck of that size. Rob

I had two of them at 210hp, and 220hp. They were very good engines. I used them in car carrier service. Both trucks had near 3/4 million miles on them when retired and sold off. I really never had either of the engines apart but clutches, (single disc) did not have a good lifespan. Both of mine were Renault BDSL 181 series straight six speeds. I had a 81 Magirus with the same basic engine at 190hp, and a 10 speed Fuller that I couldn't keep running. I removed the bed when one of these others was purchased. Both of the Mid Liners were CS-300P series trucks which are a short nose conventional. My third CS-300P, (which several on this board seen) was my personal truck and never ran the highways in the business. With the exception of the troublesome "RH Sheppard" power steering, this truck was absolutely trouble free also. The main drawback to these trucks was the total lack of aftermarket support for parts. The Mack dealers in my area never had any problems until Renault sold Mack trucks to the current owners who promptly cut supplies. This was very near the time I exited the market and sold off the assets so was transparent to me. Rob

What is kinda different to this truck is it's construction. The former owner, (Roy) was a logger and the tank is designed to be lifted, or slid off leaving the pump installed, and log bunks slid onto the existing rails. Everything is self centering as far as alignment. This will be neat to have but I'll prolly use it as a water truck, or waste oil for the shop. Regardless it will be going to work again. Rob

Definately. I'm not contemplating the drive over the mountains in the winter at all. The truck is safe and they are going to get it fired so it will take little time to become operational. Rob

I sure repaired a lot of black and gold Trans Am cars during the late 70's till the mid 1980's due to those movies. Rob

Man this truck has some size to it. 39'6" total overall length and 9'6" in height. From kidnv's description the tires look close to new and maybe with some spare hoses, and lines to have as a backup, it would drive home. There is an auto parts store close so I'm thinking of shipping out a toobox with spare parts, flying out, installing new group 31 batteries, giving it a routine service, then jumping on the road heading east along the I-80 corridor. I have several contacts along the way so breakdown help wouldn't be much more than a couple hundred miles at most. Now I'm starting to get excited. Rob

A 36" "Rest-Rite" is not too bad neither! A hundred watt incadescent bulb for a heater in the winter and you're all set!! Rob

Most 673 engines used a pump with 9mm barrels. If it is a natural aspirated engine I would prolly leave the pump calibration alone as parts are getting scarce and expensive. If you choose to rebuild then engine and incorporate some modifications it will stand a lot more fuel and resulting power but it still doens't have piston coolers and the engine will be short lived if worked reasonable. Not saying it cannot be done but those engines were not near as strong in design as something of the later "Maxidyne" engines althought they look the same externally. If you are not getting any smoke at all and are really down on power, start with fuel filter changes and rack travel adjustment. This is about all you can do without a lot of work that can be expensive to have done. Rob

I had to think on it awhile but my A40 uses the same setup to space the wheel out from the hub. The studs are pressed into the spacer and if they are snapped without enough to grab with a tool, it will need to be softened, then drilled for an easy out, or a small "wedgie" placed on the backside between the two rows of studs and hydraulic pressure applied. At the same time, heat is applied to the forging holding the stud. It will "pop" with force when it breaks loose. In the photo the the outer wheel is mounted minus the inner wheel on the hub. Rob

Do you have a photo from a different angle. Don't think I've sever seen that setup before? Rob

Yup. I met her. Nice girl and should make you a nice family together. Congrats, Rob PS: Get a doghouse now; your going to need it, (trust me on that one).

No. They look like something generic formed for the purpose in a press. Rob

Thanks Dave, I'll give them a call. I can't get along with the local fire dept around here, (they don't like to pay their bills) so nobody local to ask. That certainly looks like a well cared for truck. Just think, If I had that I'd fit in the lineup at Gerhart's, and the one I'm accustomed to also. Rob

You guys that know fire apparatus and ancillary equipment; What do you think I could get out of everything but the basic truck? I've wanted an early Superliner for a long time. A 440 V8 Superliner has room in my shop and the doghouse is currently empty......... Rob

Tis True!! I've never been one to watch television and when younger I didn't take "Momma" to the drive in theater to see no damned movie!!!! I only own one RS767L, (but I've yet to see it). The rest are RL7 series. Rob

Depends on what is in that spray can. I used to do flames with "power paks" which are nothing more than portable sprayers that used freon for the compressed air. With a wide selection of fluid tips, you could lay down a very nice even pattern. I used dupont "Lucite", (lacquer) in those days, but now use "Sikkens" paints which are urethane based. Rob

The later mid-liners were up to 250 hp and it would be a bolt in operation. They were available with automatic transmissions also. You might be able to locate one of these in the late 1990's more inexpensive than doing the swap as these trucks really never held a good resale value. I had a couple and really liked them but parts support was lacking except through Mack dealers. Rob

Not my style at all but I admire the talent for the paint work. Think I could still remember how to do that........ Rob

Hi Phil, both of my trucks have ENDT-866 engines. I will attach and send you some photos tomorrow. Thanks for the help! Rob