Rob

In my dream he bought a Pete and is awaiting a wrecker as we speak....... Rob

I've changed all four of my dimmer switches on the floor on R models for the similar problem you are experiencing. That switch uses the upper spade terminal for voltage input through the toggle switch and circuit breaker in the dash. It then swaps terminal lugs which are left and right on the lower part for high, and low beams. I don't have power applied to both filaments at the same time. The ground for the bulbs is obtained back at the terminal strip just to the left of the steering column on the firewall. As Fifth Wheel mentioned all the switches seem to have a short service life. There is a lot of current that passes through them. If you are having problems my suggestion would be to remove the wiring harness complete and rebuild it. Vibration kills wire at connections over time as does corrosion. These old trucks have plenty of both. Rob

And if the engine is originally from a cabover truck it will be stamped into the rear of the block where the flywheel housing bolts onto. Rob

On my trucks I can release the trailer brakes independently of the tractor. I can also set the trailer brakes while releasing only the tractor brakes. With the tractor and trailer brakes set, I can mash the red button independent of the yellow button and it will release the trailer brakes but leave the tractor brakes set. With both tractor and trailer brakes released, pulling on the yellow botton will set both tractor and trailer brakes at the same time. With all brakes released, pulling on the blue know sets only the tractor brakes. Rob

That does it. I'm calling "Ripley's Believe it or Not". Rob

Don't know nobody that actually "drives" a Peterbilt. Point "A" to point "B" is just anticipation of the next breakdown. Rob

Damn that is old. Carter, Blumenthal, series 1977. Gasoline was 54.9 cents a gallon and diesel was 26.9 at cut rate stations. Rob

Hi Mike, I'm wanting to up the output current over what is currently installed. If I remember correctly the current alternator is only 75 ampere. Current offerings from vendors are 100+ and fit the same mountings. Thanks, Rob

While he is a boistrous bag of hot air riding his own ego, I think he is far enough off the beaten path I'd prolly vote for him. Enough of this garbage we must live with as it is now. Entitlements? Sure, I believe in them. You work, you get what you are entitled to. Nothing more. Rob

What do you guys prefer? I've not had bad luck with any of them but I do need to replace an alternator on my 74RL. Either a 25SI series Delco, or JB series L-N will bolt onto the "J" style mountings. I do think the L-N picks up charging at a lower engine rpm than the Delco. The truck currently has a 2500JB series L-N installed that died today. Rob

Yes, but I stick by my earlier post: Beer is now cheaper than gas, drink, don't drive. Rob

That nine over trans is a nice one to have if you are going to do a lot of in town driving. The starting and reverse gears are not as low as a triplex, quadraplex, or direct duplex, but it will certainly get the job done. I think it is the nicest shifting transmission of the bunch for an empty, or lightly loaded truck. My B67 with 5.73 rears on 10.00X20 rubber will run right at 66mph with this trans. Rob

My R model with a single over 13 speed on 11RX24.5 tires and 3.87 rears will bury an 80 mph speedometer but I don't know how fast it will run wide open. Rob

A farmer around here has a 1982 R600 with them on the lower cowl area, but my R612 does not, (1980). None of my R models have anything except on the hood with the exception of the 74 RL700 which has the 1/2 dogs in the lower forward edges of the doors. Rob

I have a pair of modified hood dogs in the "throes of passion" that are tig welded together. The dog in the rear has his front legs wrapped around the front dog's belly to hold on. Caterpillar employees made it for me. Rob

Thanks for all the well wishes guys. She really is a welcome addition we have waited some time for. As far as a nickname for her, well I'm thinking of a couple but undecided right now. I name all my trucks so the analogy will be acceptable. My kids have called me "Pops" for years, so I'm sure the name will carry. "Momma" took off 1/2 day from work to drive to Chicago for a short visit. Her and her mother met along the hiway and rode up together. "Momma" just walked in the door. Short trip for her but she is happy. Been a long day for me as I didn't go to bed last night anticipating the birth. I then went to work in preparation for the government shutdown that may take place. I am considered a "critical" employee so not affected but many of my cohorts are not and were given notices of furlough this afternoon. They will be recinded should an agreement be reached in the political circles. Thanks again for the well wishes. Rob

This morning at 2:58a.m. my son called announcing the arrival of baby "Brooklyn Renee" at 7lbs, 5oz at 20 inches into this world. She is our first grandchild. "Momma" and I are very proud. Rob

I am certainly not one to criticize anyone else's work so don't take this wrong: When painting parts separate from the assembly they will be attached to always try to orient the the part in the same plane as it will be when mounted. On doors for example hang via hooks in the glass run channel from an apparatus so the outer sides are in the vertical plane. Although it is difficult to explain the atomization of the topcoat impacting the surface if different, (usually thicker) when the part is laying down rather than standing up. This is why the hue, or color appears different in a solid color topcoat. Part of this can be compensated by a couple more psi in HVLP equipment, or 5-7 psi increase in conventional spray equipment. Metallics are a different animal altogether with mottling, blotching, sunken metallics, mica, or color separation, etc. Even "water white" clearcoats appear different from parts painted out of proper orientation. Your project looks good. Keep it up. Rob

I do not know but the name was an original poster in the MSN days of the BMT website. Haven't seen anything for years however from them. Probably prudent to not open their links. Rob

Today I received my new 8VBB injection pump, (never installed on a truck) and nozzles back from the fuel shop. I had the pump recalibrated from the ENDT865 engine to the 1974 ENDT866 engine +15% for a little extra "umph" if needed. The engine runs pretty good now with a lazy, slobbering injector, (sorta like me) and should smooth out nicely once this stuff is installed. I've never had the induction system apart on the truck so don't know if turbo is going to need freshed or not, but suppose that is next. Also planning to swap the SQHD 4.11 rears for the 3.70's already acquired. The 10 speed direct should give a good road speed on 11RX22.5 tires. Rob

Almost missed it but happy birthday Mike. Rob

They call that windscreen a "panoramic one piece wrap around" Rob

Even if the driver is shaped like a pear? Trent is a lot closer than I but if you're interested I'll drive up to view it for you. Rob

I don't think I'd have respect even if I bought it. Rob

You sound surprised? Rob