Rob

Detroit Diesel did the same with their governors. It was used on a lot of fire apparatus for pump work. It was called vsls, (variable speed, limiting speed). You would set the engine speed with a cable control and it was more precise for maintaining engine rpm under varying loads than the main governor of the engine. Rob

I can't watch any of that garbage. It tends to insult what little intelligence I retain. Rob

I'll jump in as I've not been invited: I made my puller from a 3# slide hammer cause I didn't like my OTC puller for this purpose. I welded an injection line nut to an adapter to screw onto the shank of my slide hammer puller. Screw this to the top of the injector and the impacts placed into the body of the injector typically break it loose without damage. Another way is to soak them as you already have with a good penetrant oil and let it dwell. You can then take a hand held torch and using 'MAPP" gas for fuel, heat the cylinder head around the injection nozzle. Propane does not have enough btu in it and the surrounding iron pulls the heat away too quickly. Using actylene can get too hot in a small area and damage the head, or the injector if not careful. A third way that has worked well for me requires a helper. Lay a piece of strap steel about 3/16ths thick between the injector and manifold. Using an air hammer with a hammer bit installed, apply pressure to the nozzle with your puller and send vibrations through the engine by beating on the strap steel with your air hammer. Apply a little more force with the puller and repeat the process. Usually a couple times of this and it'll pull out. Rob

Any "Gorilla Tape" left in the wall cabinet????? Rob

And the transmission end was probably round with a deformed "tang" to fit into a slot of the driving gear? Rob

Yup, we put us an outhouse in at the property several years ago. We now have a trailer there but still use the outhouse daily. Rob

It's been a while then. They tore the whole block down, (known as the Sears block) in the early to mid 90's. Still sitting empty!! Real funny too. The politicians in power at the time jumped on the bandwagon to build a "historical center" on the property. They gave Sears a large tax incentive package to move to the former Montgomery Wards store in the mall so they could demolish the former structure to build. Trouble was, they didn't have the funds, nor a plan to get the funds except through issuance of bonds. Sooooo, thinking they would garner the support if they'd already started the project, they tore it all down. The voting public was basically furious at this transparent notion and about 2/3rds of them were voted out!! The place is a big dirthole with exposed foundations of the old store still showing. There has been an eight foot plywood fence around the property with grafitti painted on for years now. And they can't figger out why their broke. Rob

Naw, that girl is about 1/2 "Momma's" size. Rob

I have one of those small toilets used in a camper with it's own tank underneath. I think it would fit under the lower bunk so you would lift the lower hinged bunk up, do your business, flush, close the lid and let the bunk back down. Since my shit don't stink there is no need for air freshener. Rob

Come on over to Peoria, IL. I'll buy you a good Philly Cheesesteak at "Billy's Philly's" restaurant. He opened last year after moving from Philadelphia, PA where he lived all his life. Boy makes a damn good sammich, (other dog)!! Rob

Boy, I sure hope "Momma" looks that good when she gets that age. Rob

I've actually seen this phenomena a couple times in the past with import nameplates. Both had to do with extra stereo equipment installed aftermarket with insufficient grounding. One car was a Honda Civic, the other a Mitsubishi Evo. When you get into strong current draw there has to be effective grounding from the battery to frame, engine, and equipment or attachments as a continuous loop. Current carried through a rotating mass, (such as roller bearings) will quickly "gall" the friction surfaces and destroy the bearing itself. Thanks for the post. Rob

I'm playing with the idea of puchasing a double bunk truck sleeper, reinforce the roof for lifting eyes as to set it on my drop deck with the gantry, then chain it to the deck. I already have a small, quiet generator and a couple of 12vdc fans for installation in the sidewall. If I build up a small frame for the sleeper to sit upon, there should be enough room to incorporate a small water supply tank, pump and possibly a toilet. I have a lot of the needed items from junking out a camper. Rob

Happy birthday Paul!! Rob

Don't know how I missed it earlier but happy birthday!! Rob

Yeah, I like working on my own shit ever now and again. Really was relaxing. My 23 pound shop cat "Shiffa", (short for shit for brains) jumps down off the headrack onto the top of the cab which is pretty beat up and flimsy, it "oil cans" and sounds like someone smacking the side of an oil drum with a 2x4!! Bout scared the bgeezus outta me cause I wasn't expecting it. I'm not really into the midget porn. That would be Other Dog, and Randy's dept. I like female midget mud wrestling myself; the more slime and mud, the better. Rob

I was always partial to red myself. Rob

No idea where you are but here is one: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2161408043.html Rob

Be thankful for the time you've shared. It's never easy. Rob

Yup, found it and installed two used but perfect pieces of glass into the cab. Also used a new locker strip with plenty of water based rubber lube. Prolly install the rear slider tomorrow with a new gasket also. Rob

Fired???? I resemble that about six times in the late 70's and early 80's. Damned smart assed kid that knew how to run a business better than the owner(s); Really. My solution was easy; purchase the business, streamline the unprofitable area(s), eliminate unnecessary or unproductive personel, demand more favorable pricing from suppliers, turn two consecutive 1/4's of profit on paper, then remarket the business. The greatest rule to not break: Don't get involved personally. Rob

There are still "F" models out there but admittedly, few. Those liked to rust early and have not had the collectability that a "B" or " R" series seem to garner. I would be willing to wager they will be becoming more valuable as time marches on. Terry T on this site has, or had an F series he was wanting to part with but I have no idea if it would work for you. He is the one with a Mack Trucks tattoo on his upper arm for the avatar photo. You can find him in the members section of this site. Good luck in your search. Rob

Shoulda seen him when informed we were going to straighten that hood and reuse it. I'll check on his progress later today as he's been at it all night. He knows how little filler I'll allow in a job so he's a bit nervous. Rob

Good spare tire, jack, lug wrench, cell phone. I've never been broke down on the road with the exception of stripping off a tire once many years ago. Good maintenance helps a lot there. In the wreckers always carried a basic hand tool kit, couple different sized pry bars, spare gasoline and diesel cans, (full), and of course a couple hammers large and small. I'll probably add to this as I put a truck on the road again. Rob

Well then, congratulations are in order. Happy to hear it. Like others I await photos as I'm not too accustomed to Brockway but this one sounds nice. Rob