Rob

Two words in the english language I hate. Stub, and scar. (thanks to "Momma"). I like the "Bone Sucking Sauce" myself. Rob

The topic is getting a little "long in the tooth". Rob

It is the full flow oil filter. Rob

Tonight I go to start my R612, (winch truck) and the thing won't start. Now this is highly unusual as the truck consistently pops right off. I used the truck yesterday without problems and after finishing the task, parked in the building, pulled the cable to shut down, and all was normal. Tonight I go to start the truck and it cranks readily but won't start. Thinking this is "odd", I check the fuel tanks, and there is plenty, HA!!! I then open the hood and look at the injection pump. The lever that pulls the rack to the no fuel position is all the way back towards the no fuel position. Thinking "you dumb shit", I jump back into the cab expecting I left the engine kill cable pulled out, look down at the red engine shut down cable knob, and discover it is pushed in as it should be to allow the engine to run. Now I'm kinda lost and wondering if the cable nut on the shut down arm had slipped. After looking close I discovered the cable had actually parted when I pushed the knob back in that last time. The cable actually broke from fatigue and the broken part slid behind the arm binding it tighter than the return spring could overcome. After removing the bind by pushing the arm back to the run position, the engine started right up as usual. I have another cable and jacket complete and will install it tomorrow. Be kind of a pain to need to raise the hood, or dump the clutch to stall the engine to shut it down . Rob

A customer of mine is a house mover. One of the platforms they use can control 18 hydraulic cylinders. It is something to watch them cross a ditch with a house and it stay perfectly level. Rob

Yup, 205 horses. Not fast by any means today and will practically run forever if not hot rodded. I have a couple of them that run like a top. A duplex, or triplex is a very good power combination behind this engine. Rob

Most, (if not all) folks that meet "Momma" say she is one ugly gal too; but she fits my need, (especially with the hog ring in her nose) and that's all that really matters don't it? I've seen that truck a couple of times on the road myself. I don't think it is anything I'd be interested in doing but when I've seen it once he was carrying a D10, (minus the ripper, blade, and u frame) and the second time was some D11 undercarriage parts. I'll bet there is a lot of motor under the monstrosity of a hood. Rob

Sounds like a plan. Rob

If you look closely, all the tires have "squish" to them. That is heavy. Rob

Damn, I sure am hungry but just can't warm up to a "cum pizza". Sorry, just had to say that. Rob

Start here: http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/PS8.asp Rob

[/quoteWe have made due for years with just cranking on the starter till ya got it showing on the gauge then push the stop in! Charge the Battery's Bro and get atter. Me too but I've always used 105 motor assembly lube by Lubriplate. Everything that moves is coated before assembly. Rob

Yup, it took the Navy to make me one "fart smeller"; (oh hold on there, that's "smart feller"). Only thing I learnt in the Navy was how to spell radar both forward and backward. That is after I struggled with "SOS" for a few months. Rob

That series of Corvette was very prone to cracking; especially around the headlamp openings. I've worked on literally dozens of them as it seems I always got stuck with the "plastic fantastic" of the 1960's. I've never seen an "MH" series cab cracked from anything like normal usage, but have repaired a few "deer hits" and they are not a difficult truck to work with. The most difficult part was the usage of ladders and lift apparatus needed to work high on the cabover design. Rob

When do we ever talk politics on this site? Rob

Many of us have. You will spend between $200.00 to $250.00 per barrel to have an injector pump rebuilt and calibrated correctly. Injection nozzels will run about $50.00 to $55.00 each to have rebuilt. Have everything done at the same time. Get a book and follow it to set the pump timing to the engine. It is not difficult if the steps are followed. Rob

They was passing that out the same time they were brains. I thoughts they said pains so I said, "no thanks, I don't care to have any". Rob

Got a few questions: My 74 RL700 is needing replumbed in the brake system. The truck is loaded with Strat-O-Flex lines that are hard and brittle. I've decided to completely replumb with plastic and brass. I'm wondering if the brake lines from the bulkhead fittings on the steer axle should be plastic, or rubber air brake hose? One of my trucks has plastic lines in this application, and a couple others have rubber line. On this truck which has wedge brakes, the quick release valve for the spring brake chambers is on the frame rail as is the relay valve for the service brakes. I know plastic air brake line is durable enough to take the constant flexing of the application but I'don't know if it's legal or not. Anybody aware of DOT rules concerning this? Thanks, Rob

As a rule, I don't pass along these "add your name" lists that appear in e-mails, BUT this one is important. It has been circulating for months and has been sent to over 25 million people. We don't want to lose any names on the list so just hit forward and send it on. Please keep it going! To show your support for President Obama and the job he is doing please go to the end of the list and add your name. 1. Michelle Obama. 2.

You'll have to replace the sensor (transducer) although I don't know what it is for. They are a sealed unit. Rob

Lots of fun to be had with that one........ Proper english I know. Rob

Although great in theory, community ownership seldom works with equipment. Arguments seem to break out due to hours of use, normal wear and tear, and who shares in the repairs and maintenance. I've found it best to own the equipment and either rent, or let those in need hire you. Things are just plain simpler that way. Rob

Sounds very similar to what I call the "Giant Sucking Sound" when I walk around my trucks. It is so powerful I have to use both hands to contain my wallet from taking flight. Rob

We are man. We all make the same mistakes cause: "Directions"? "We don't need no stinkin directions"!! I won't tell your wife. Your secret is safe with us. Rob

I have both a TRTL72, and a TRTL720 and like them both. The double over triplex will be behind an E6-350 in my 58 B61 with 5.05 rears, on 10.00X20 rubber. The truck right now will run right at 72mph on flat ground with the original 170hp Thermodyne. Just a little bit of a hill and your downshifting a couple of gears to keep up momentum. Never have pulled anything with the truck so can't answer as to loaded. Rob