Rob

I'll try to give him a call tomorrow to set up a meeting. Any chance you'll be around at some point in the general area? Rob

I'm going to search for the photos I have of the sister to my truck, (RL755LST35358) that was wrecked and totaled. They were in my basement when it flooded so hopefully they can be salvaged. Rob

HI AL. I'm working in the Rockford area most of the week. If you will get me the information to contact Mr. Johnson, I'll personally visit with him. I'd like to see his operation if only in photos myself. Rob

That is a common axle and pin kits are readily available. Try S&S truck parts in Chicago via the internet. They market "NewStar" brand which are good quality from what I've seen. Rob

That certainly is true with the Mack engines I've rebuilt for certain. The last 237 I rebuilt I used OEM parts complete and it was only $23.00 more than aftermarket. The rings were already fitted to the pistons and I had the rods honed for oversize wrist pin bushings that were in the kit. Rob

I can't tell you how many engines I've put together using "Go-Jo" hand cleaner. Best stuff there was for the application. Nowadays I used "Lubriplate", or "Marvel" oils for assembly but really don't do much mechanical anymore. I've had so many lower back problems I don't really lift anything much over 30 pounds without help or a crane, forklift, etc. Rob

Hi Ernie, I would say you could probably pull just the rear head and service those sealing rings and be alright. I know some engines will "flex" in the block when a single head is removed and could cause problems down the road. To be safe I would pull all three heads, ensure the deck is flat, and replace everything pertaining to seals. While it is entirely possible the leaking ring was "nicked" upon initial installation, it is also quite possible the others could be in close proximity to failure also. I usually try to "spin" the slatherd in oil liners as they are pressed down to avoid scraping the rings in one place only. Can't say if this does anything but I've not had one leak yet, (beating skull on desk). Myself, I don't try to get by on the slight cause absolutely hate to redo something which is usually out of my pocket. To be honest I know nothing of this engine as never have worked on one. However all wet liner type diesel engines are subject to this same phenom when they set for extended periods. Use a good quality antifreeze/coolant to help extend the life of the engine parts and seals. Low silicate is the key. I've found it best to purchase this from a commercial oil supplier rather than the generic "box stores" because there is a difference in composition. Rob

That head can most likely be repaired but will be expensive. This is of course unrelated if you can't find a replacement. A 55% nickle filler works well on cylinder heads but the technique has to be correct with pre, and post heating to avoid stess cracking. Most competent machine shops can perform this function followed by an "old time" automotive machine shop for second operations. Of course if you can find a shop that works all inclusive, they could handle the job complete. Rob

With a load sometimes you didn't. That is part of the reason trucks of the past were so slow as compared to today's. Practice makes perfect but sometimes it can't be done. Rob

I'd replace them all as when you pull the cylinder head(s) you will allow all the liners to move just a bit and this could upset the "set" the current sealing rings have taken while in place. If the liner is dry and not scored, I see no reason to break the glaze that is on the liner wall. I would just lube everything up good when reinstalling everything. Rob

You got some heat into the engine which is good. Those like to leak if not run. It will probably leak again so it's best to change out the sealing rings but it has the possiblility of not leaking until it sets a good spell again. Rob

I've seen a lot of their advertisements on ebay and the like; always exhorbitantly overpriced. I've always thought of them as a "front" for other businesses. Rob

That Aran place is consistently higher than a noon summer sun on pricing. Rob

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That's cause you are "special". Should do it for now. Rob

The scar tissue will be tender and painful when cold, (the ache is terrible and will get your attention). Wear the cup but tape up the vent holes and you'll be alright. Rob

Yes, but lately I'm in "boresight". Rob

I was kinda like that for a time before "Momma" nutted me. I could not remember to not wear my "boxers" when going out for a run. Severe bruising was usually the result. Of course "Momma" took care of that for me; first with an ice pack, then a butcher knife. I'm much better now other than that saprano tone to my voice. Rob

Very typical of that pump. I've had a coupld do that after setting. Glad you got it freed up. Rob

Relisted on Craigslist: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/2365096218.html Rob

Pinnyata, (sp)? Rob

Ahhh, the end of a headache. I see a trucker making a profit with this one. Rob

I'll let Trent explain what we found this evening by looking at the truck in Chicagoland. It is not an RL755LST, but rather an RL753LST. Looks to have been a nice truck. Rob

Seems to be much faster without the Facebook plug in enabled for me. Rob

The back panel strengthening ribs run the vertical in all the "R" line cabs I've worked on and they had a cowl vent at the base of the windshield. Rob