Rob

Ask some questions about the RL700 too. I kinda like those. Rob

Looks like the opening bid was high enough. Sure appreciate your efforts and interaction is trying to acquire this box Joe. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300418829174&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Thanks, Rob

Six level weather processing is part of some of it. Rob

I play with big words daily; reflection, refraction, inversion, reversion, convection, convolusion, and a bunch of others not normally used in everyday conversations. Don't quite know what none of em mean, but , oh well.... Rob

A big white house with black interior? Rob

I figger the job will require about two dozen or so. Rob

Like to see a member wind up with this. http://sandiego.crai...1706402054.html Rob

Glad to see it go to a good home. I'm surprised to see that truck "given" to someone as many times as it was listed on ebay a year or so back. Rob

Detroit Radiator may may not be the least expensive out there but in my opinion, there is not better conventional metal radiator. Nearly everything on a Detroit radiator is locally fabricated and assembled, (by hand) there. Griffin Radiator is also very good if the need is for an aluminum radiator. Rob

I don't know the wiring, placement, or proper names for the sensors you are attempting to fool but if you can round that information up, I can prolly figger out how to modify it to operate a little better for you. This is within the operating parameters the eproms inside the ECM are programmed to. If you can get the ECM flashed to provide more performance, then alter the external sensors, usually a significant improvement can be realized. Most external sensors are nothing more that a variable resistance output used for an input to some other device. After the parameters of the end user are known, the external inputs can be altered/modified to suit. However, ECM's are programmed with an operating window that most times cannot be adjusted. This is where the external "burners" come into play. Most anything can be worked with if an engineering drawing is provided to figger out what is happening internally. A good portion of the external sensors on an engine can be eliminated, (barring emmisions compliance) for better performance but the driver best watch the dash gauges. Modern engines were not engineered heavy enough to take the abuse they could be given if the performance is upped. I used to like working with the 4.5 Cadillac engine. Lots or power to be had out of that small package and still bust 25mpg. Another favorite from years past was the little 2.5 Chrysler Turbo II, and III motors. Very easy to get 300+ horse from them reliable but hard to keep head gaskets if run hard a lot. Both of these engines just took a little modification of the electronics to "wake them up" significantly. Same basic rules apply to anything that is electronic controlled via external sensor inputs. Tangent I know, but the same principles apply. Rob

I missed a few things. What was your question? Rob

Thanks for the link. Same bunch of guys that routinely agitate a couple other sites too. Their right, you're wrong, all there is to it..... Rob

I've been gone and missed it too. Post up a link so I don't miss out. Rob

Some just like to talk, or crave attention. Nothing wrong with that I suppose. Rob

Got unloaded this morning and took daughter, then Momma for a ride. Lots of power in this one and very smooth. It has a slight cackle when decelerating from hiway speed, but it is not loud by any means. Momma likes it so all is good. I found her especially fond of the rear seat hand grips as they serve as a very nice "rest" for her hip "overhang". Also, there is enough downward weight she doesn't need to hold onto anything but me. Kind of difficult to get out of the truck bed due to weight. I have aluminum ramps I built for loading cars but they are not tapered on the ends so I had to have Nikki stand of the ramp end so the bike didn't didn't push it out before climbing up to roll out. Balancing a 900 pound bike with my short little legs was a challenge too, especially when you can't touch the ground!! Had Momma, and daughter's boyfried pulling the bike and me backward while I steered. First thing I did was to go riding across the yard which is a couple hundred foot deep and upon rolling a little power on, the thing started to wash out. I got off the throttle quick!! On the hiway the throttle is smooth, and quick reacting. Going to take some getting used to the heel/toe shifter as I've never ridden something with it before. The shifting is also very wide ratio in gearing so that has to be learned also. Both fourth, and fifth gear are overdrive and you can run leisurely at 70 mph in either. The electronic cruise works well at 65mph and above but is not as precise as a cars under that. I think it will do use good for a couple of years. I dealt with the man that owned it, or so I thought. We had worked out the plans, logistics, and everything needed on the phone, and I electronically paid the deposit. I was going to bring a cashier's check for the final. This again was all prearranged by him and I. He said that he needed to be out of town when I'd come for it and that his wife would handle it without problem. After arranging my wife to pay for it, she calls, talks to his wife who states, "Cash only", or pay electronically. We are not about to pay for something of the amount this purchase without physically seeing it. Anyways to cut a long story short, when I show up to pay for the bike and pick up the helmets, and extra items that were going to be of no use any longer, (air filters, oil filters, original items replaced with a/m items, etc., all of which were included in the sale) I'm informed they were not part of the sale and I could purchase them for an additional $150.00. Having decided not to deal with this DUMB FUCKING CUNT because of her attitude, I got the paperwork and rode the bike to Larry's house while he drove the "trusty, yet crusty" Dodge. Larry and I had thrown his ramps in the back to load there. The husband called during this time from out of town and she stated that I was there, she was handling it, and would call him back later. Either she has a bigger dick than he does, or he is a sorry assed excuse for a man. No doubt there is a power struggle within the household. Overall it is a nice motorcycle. There are some slight flaws in it but there is five years of age involved. It is much cleaner than most of the others I've looked at. Here are a few photos. I had to search through a remove the ones with my image imbedded because I didn't want anyone to be grossed out, (I was in my white silk underpants with red hearts Momma got me for Valentines Day). Rob

Yup, got back to my place at 7:30pm tonight. Sure was a short night!! Bike is still in truck and will unload in the morning. Just out of shower and checking messages, then off for my beauty sleep. Rob

Hi Glenn, it is a TP-2 and is obsolete since about 1981. There are always some on ebay however. They are common to leak from the bleeder hole. Rob

It could be and is the least expensive part to replace. Rob

You need a pulse generator outputting about 5VPP signal varying in frequency to check the tachometer independent of the sensor. If you want to box it up and send it to me I'll check it out for you. I have a test jig for doing what you need. Rob

I can believe it actually. I spoke with a gent that worked at Bostrom prior to Accuride becoming the parent company. He explained that it probably was a "LevelAir 1" series seat that was marketed as Bostrom, and private branded by both Sears, Roebuck, and Montgomery Ward stores through the mid 1970's. My truck is a 1978 and the line set ticket just says Bostrom Premium seat without further breakdown. I've not had it back into a truck since having it rebuilt but the features I've never seen since. Thanks, Rob

Hi there, I have a complete 1693TA that is a spare on the shop floor but would entertain another if known good. I would not be willing to pay a high dollar for it in all honesty as there really is no dedicated need for it at this time. We can talk if you like; my phone number is 309-219-2070 Thanks, Rob

I'm not aware of any Mack built twin turbocharge V8 engines of the timeframe you mention. It would have been either an 865, or 866 series at the core and it would be easy to retrofit the engine to accept twin turbochargers but I've never heard, or seen one done that way. Both of those engines were pretty good in the lower end but difficult to keep head gaskets alive. Proper retorquing was required as running the overhead and this service probably didn't happen as often as needed. I have three V8 Mack engines and they all run well for what they are, from the timeframe produced. Rob

You're on the right path for help and advice, all free too. Many on this board enjoy helping others with an interest in the antique truck hobby, (especially Mack). Welcome to the site and ask away. Lots have more experience than myself with these things, but I'll chime in with what limited help that can be offered. Rob

I would thing something with that kind of length would be serve someone with a lot of road time experience. No disrespect meant but that truck is going to be tough to turn dragging a lengthy trailer. I think I'd start out in something shorter. Looks like a nice tractor and probably worth the money but I don't like such a long wheelbase. Just my thoughts. Rob

I'll bet if he became a DOT inspector, He'd be "rooted out".