Rob

Yup. She has changed her eating habits and is determined to lose a few pounds so got the first photo at the beginning. Rob

A girl that is tolerant of Mack trucks for a hobby is a good one to keep. "Momma" has been with me for near 37 years now so I suppose I've done alright. Keep going to the shows. It won't be long till she has to have one. Then the fun really begins. Rob

Was thinking of you guys. Rob

Here ya go Mark, Mmmmmm, slurpy, don't you think? Maybe if I send one of these "hotties" to Daingerfield, I could have my gorilla back? Rob

The photo of when "she" was a linebacker: Rob

I wouldn't make the statement that they're weak. Really wouldn't cause there are a lot of them that have run millions of miles when taken care of. They are a very sound and stable platform but at the end of their development ability would be correct. I really like the engine series. They are very easy and straightforward to work on and with. Usually pretty trouble free in operation but only as good as the treatment they are subjected to. Good luck with your project. Rob

I really only wear gloves when working with sheet metal. These typically are kid leather. Usually do wear safety glasses when grinding or cutting something. I'm always getting hooked or jabbed by something sharp or protruding which in nature of the business it seems. Rob

That engine design is at it's limit when set to 350hp. It is basically an older design started in the early 1950's and constantly improved. The original design versions were only 170hp. It is also small in displacement, (672cid). Rob

You're making the bidding difficult. I may have to "snipe you" at the end. I need another 700 like I need another set of hemorhoids to match the set already in place. Rob

By far yes. It would also be a "slip fit" with minor modifications if a mechanical engine. Should you decide to do this get an engine that is complete. It gets expensive purchasing little pieces parts along the way. Rob

I've sported more bandages, paper towels, shop towels, toilet paper, duct tape, electrical tape, and the like to close up a cut to finish a job prior to going to get stitches through the years I've lost count. I've even soaked a shop towel in water, wrapped ice cubes in the towel and smashed them with a hammer, then duct taped this to my arm to soothe a nasty burn so I could finish installing a top on a van once. Do what it takes to get the job done sometimes no matter the pain. Rob

Clean is the key to start. Do some checking in past posts. There is a lot of good information addressed through the years and posted. Rob

The block is not strong enough to absorb the torsional stresses induced when "hopped up". It will crack internally and sometimes externally through the lower end. Rob

Yeah, if you are going to do this kind of work with any type of frequency it is worth the cost to have good equipment. I've never pulled a set of Mack heads without an engine crane. I now have an 18' wide three ton gantry crane I use a lot and the engine crane, (cherry picker) seldom even comes out of the corner. I have a jig that bolts both heads together by the ports and they remove as an assembly. Pretty quick that way. Also got real tired of rolling under cars on a creeper all the time so put two 9000# surface mount lifts in the shop. Hell I'm so lazy in my old age I even got tired of working the handle on a chassis lube gun so I purchased a pneumatic drum type. Then got tired of pouring oil out of quart, and gallon containers, so purchased reels, pumps, and tanks. And so the story continues........ Rob

I could only find a photo of the Back Buddy II on the net. Mine looks very similar except the ratcheting handle is a handwheel with a gear reducer for elevation. I also have all that adapters for inboard, and outboard drums for both Dayton, and Budd style. It is pretty slick cause the drum will pull right off with very little resistance and installs just as easily without any damage, or smashed fingers. http://www.tsissg.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/61/ I have yet to purchase a forklift but that is on the list. Now that I'm working alone it is easy to rely on machines to do the heavy work. I have a skid loader and forks which gets a lot of use but at times a forklift is more handy. Rob

Just like me except I'm getting better at reading between the typos now. Rob

"Momma" always tells her friends about me; "He ain't got no brains to learn nothin". Guess that's why I'm where I am today. Rob

Alright now let's get serious. I personally like the R700 series so here goes: On the right frame rail just behind the rear spring hanger for the leaf spring there will be a number stamped. This number will be about 5/8 inches tall and is a series of letters and numbers and could be anywhere from nine to 13 characters in length. An example is: RL797LST19001 which is one of my trucks. This number is a very good starting point. If you can get this number and post it along with some photos, many of the participants on the board will willingly help you. Location is another large contributing factor. Rob

It mentiones in the service manual the importance of keeping the clutch in adjustment with the unishft, and monoshift which are the same thing I believe. They appear to be different depending on gas or diesel engine power. Kind of a lengthy procedure if doing it for the first time. but the air switch had to be right as did the clutch pedal free play. Rob

The sight of blood petrifies me so they knocked me out. Rob

Use the one currently installed and have it adjusted to your liking. Go much over 350hp at any governed rpm and you'll need an engine shortly. In short, recalibrate the existing pump and leave it alone if you plan to run the same engine reliably. Not being a smart ass to your question. I've seen this exact scenario numerous times. Rob

You mean it's not alright to stand off to the side as you cut the bolt that snugs the retaining ring? I was kneeling one time a little too close and had to go to the hospital over it cause of a circular incision. Unable to read my writing, the doctors give me a circumcision rather than fixing the cut. "Momma" took care of the rest. Rob

I'm afraid it would be my "meat" in the pan. Rob

Just as I suspected. Rob