Rob

I've never really been fond of Sears, or Craftsman tools. Years ago when both Proto, and Easco manufactured a good portion of their hand tools they were good quality. The garbage marketed now, (for the most part) is not worth the pain of busted knuckles and skinned/cut/bruised body parts when they break under force to me. I've always had good luck with S-K branded tools although they have had their moments also. In all my years of automotive work, never have carried a balance on the Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Cornwell, or whatever brand came around in a truck. The one payment method has always worked so well for me there is no need to pay their asking price. I've found they either want to sell, or don't. My advice would be to purchase the absolute best quality tools you can afford, mark them properly, take care of them, and above all, place an inventory list with your insurance carrier for replacement purposes. They will not let you down. Rob

I'm not going to say I like the looks of a CHU with set forward axle better than a classic R model, but they are going in the right direction with this platform. Rob

Makes for some happy holiday travelers. Rob

I just run a standard three wire 10SI series Delco alternator. These use an internal regulator. As you look at the rear of the alternator housing with the spade terminals on top, attach the left spade terminal wire to the "BAT" post via a ring terminal end, and run switched voltage to the other terminal. Also attach the large 10 gauge wire that actually charges the batteries to the "BAT" terminal. The switched voltage comes from your ignition switch. You will also need a conversion pulley to drive the alternator as the automotive belts are a little smaller in size than the industrial standard size used by Mack trucks. Although the original pulley supplied with the alternator will work, it is hard on belts. To run an automotive style belt that fits the alternator will bottom the belt in the pulleys on the water pump and crankshaft on the engine. I've seen these slip quite easily. However if your truck operation is limited it will last for a while without problems. The company I've used for conversion pulleys is no longer in business so I can't help you there much. The alternator setup will charge batteries at idle with a load on them much better than a generator will so you'll have no problems. You will need to fabricate brackets and ensure you belts line up. Side loads kill bearings and bushings in that series alternator as they are small to start with. Rob

Sounds like the time I took to turbocharging my alarm clock cause it wouldn't wake me up. Rob

I like a thermostatic clutch fan as it's quiet some of the time. A mechanical fan is always loud. An air clutch setup is very nice but expensive if you need to purchase everything new. I have a photo of a fan blade protruding through the hood panel of a Ford Crown Victoria and will have to find it on one of the computers. Funny thing about this one is the fan blades are plastic and the hood panels on these cars are aluminum. Rob

Three stage progressive "Roots" type blower with static pressure limitation set to 43psi ambient, denatured alcohol direct injection, fired by indirect hot surface ignition. Amazing how fast things cook at 675 degrees but can't be left alone too long which is the case in point. Rob

Works good with electric trailer brakes too. Rob

I've seen the uncensored version and must say I was impressed. Would have passed for me hadn't I married Momma. Rob

Sent to me by Bob Gilbreath as he prepares to leave the area:

I really think you'd enjoy a "Western F" series with an ENDT866, with either a Mack, or Fuller transmission. The adapted air to air charge air cooling could be addressed later. Me and Other Dog would help you out. Other than UPS, and StorkMack's "MH" series tractors, I've never really looked into them. I don't know about "pleading ignorant" as it's always been blatantly obvious with me; So never applicable. Rob

It was pretty good so you'll have no problems getting rid of it. Glad that 866 is working out for ya. Rob

Absolutely Amazing!!! Exactly the way I heared it too. Rob

Certainly agree. I have boxes of old photos, bill of ladings, receipts from the late 40's to mid 50's in the basement that I've got to get situated someday. Since the basement flooded several boxes of photos are stuck together and I'm sure unsalvagable, but someone may be able to unstick the celluloid. I have a photo of my grandpa's dad and his mule team in full harness just before the turn of the century, (1900) in the St. Louis area, but I don't know where the photo was taken. If I could find the book that photo is from, I'd have a copy. Rob

Prolly lucky it didn't exit the engine compartment. Rob

Yup, it's out of some book on antique trucks. I don't know what book as I've never seen it or knew it existed. This photo was posted during an "E" and "A" series discussion is how it came to me. Most unfortunate that both grandparents had passed before I'd seen the photo. My cousin remembered both trucks as he was a young man then. Rob

Here is another old photo but not of me. This is my grandma with grandpa's brand new either 1947 "EH", or 49 "EQ" at the St. Louis Mack Dealership. This photo was not in my personal files but published on the ATHS website several years ago. My jaw about hit the floor when I seen it. I sent the photo to my uncles, and aunts who verified it was grandma. Rob

I'm thinking you will run into many of the same roadblocks that lead to your selling your original truck. If you were to find an older R, F, WS, or something 25 years old or more, there would be a lot more enjoyment from the truck if it is solely a hobby. Just the cost of plates and insurance preclude me from doing anything different. Of course I'm not trying to make money with them either. Rob

Too restrictive in large applications. A large single fan with multiple blades offers greater airflow at high efficiency before the point of saturation is reached. That's why the OEM's use a single fan and shrouding in large applications. Rob

Naw. Just a drain tube tied to my knee and ankle. Rob

Might be worth the risk if it was....... Rob

Looks like a check valve. Rob

My thoughts exactly. Did the shaft walk out of the housing due to bearing failure? Rob

I'd looked at that truck a while back. They sure want a lot of money for the new paint. Naperville is about 175 miles from me. Been there a lot as my son and daughter in law live near there. Momma says "no more trucks" and I'd bestter start listening. Rob

You are quite welcome. Don't want you to not be informed. Rob