Rob

I'm pretty sure the rear carrier is a reman unit from many years ago that probably had a sticker denoting the ratio installed, and has fallen off/deteriorated. Both housings have been in the truck for many years and have equal amounts of grime on them. There is no ways to declutch, or shift one drive axle in or out at will with this setup as it is standard Mack camelback and drive axles all the way. I'd lay odd on the 5.77 ratio being correct due to the former owners speaking of the road speed it will run. Hope to make some black smoke with it tonight. Rob

The limited amount I've replaced broken axles I've had good luck with a long dowel rod to drive the stub free, then a magnet taped to the end of the rod to fish out small pieces as Herb suggested. Rob

I get picked on from all sides but never do anything wrong. I swear people just join on this site to join the melee. The jury is out on that Other Dog character though. Rob

Well curiosity got the best of me tonight so I went and "robbed" the batteries out of my "yella dog" out back for a try to start. No such luck before cranking them down. I had started "yella dog" early in the afternoon and had cranked quite some time because it is cold out and the truck wasn't plugged in. Being a generator system and not run above idle, the batteries did not recharge. The B-67 does crank over and smells like stale diesel out the pipe. I think it will run once the batteries are up enough to spin the engine with any kind of speed. I did stick them, and the electrolyte is down to 1.15@ 45 degrees so they are basically flat. The truck has an alternator, is negative ground, and has a 40MT starter installed. I didn't know any of this when the truck was given to me, just that the series/parallel switch had been done away with. What is a shame is that the battery cables are #2 and that is not heavy enough. I will replace them with #4/0 and be done with it. These batteries are known, and tested good last week but I've started that yellow truck several times and not allowing it to replenish. Knowing that this truck has the hydraulic governor setup on it I'm assuming that the full flow oil filter would have to fill itself before the engine can make oil pressure, then move the fuel rack inside the injection pump to start. So far I can't get the engine to make any oil pressure on the gauge so really didn't plan for it to start but I'm getting anxious...... I looked at the rear axle carriers and the front one is stamped 5.77 ratio, the rear is stamped 6.34. Something is not right here but I can understand the truck running 65mph with 5.77's in the rear but not 6.34's. My 64 B-61 has 6.34 rears, double over quadraplex, and will only run 57mph on the governor at 2150. I'm assuming the original carrier went bad and was ratioed with 5.77's but not sure. This truck has a nine speed overgear. I did get both doors freed up tonight and can now open and close them easily. Need to work on the windows next. None are broken, or cracked and work, but are very stiff. Need to replace the driver's door handle as the square rod that operates the mechanisim, (latch) is twisted as I can see it. I even pulled the heater switch on the heater motor runs!! The truck is not but I'm getting cranked!! Rob

Didn't realize but each tank has a shutoff valve on it under the caked on dirt and grease. I shut the tank valve off on the driver's side, dumped five gallons of fuel into it and started working the hand primer. To my surprise, the pumped right up to a nice hard resistance. I've not picked batteries up yet so won't attempt to start until tomorrow at the earliest. You have to remove the fender access panel to even see the injection pump on the engine and like Glenn said the fender would probably have to come off to even entertain changing the air compressor. I've never seen an engine so tightly crammed into a heavy truck like this. Get a look at the clearance to the cab behind the turbocharger. There are also no rubber insolators, (bushings) left on the passenger side of the truck for the transmission to frame mounts. The bolts can be shaken by hand as the rubber has fallen away. That is why there is a little wear on the turbin housing of the turbocharger from rubbing on the fender closing panel. Rob

We're too damned much alike. Rob

Well, she's in for the winter. I gave the electrical system a good "once over" and did not see anything wrong other than being old. After installing a battery it's discovered every single light in this thing works as it should! I ain't never seen that before, even when they were much newer!! I'm gonna pick up a couple group 31 series batteries and see if she'll fire off but first need to replace the equalizing line between the fuel tanks as it is busted/rotten in two. Both tanks are completely empty. Rob

Although I admire the talent and effort, this just doesn't work for me. Still have preference for "full size". Maybe Herb would like it. http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/1498257656.html Rob

Hope mother and baby are doing well as per the start of this thread. Rob

Already got "dibbs". Rob

I spoke with Nikki last evening about this, and she welcomes your presence. She did however state that she would need to perform a "testicle tuck" consisting of a small incision through the middle of the scrotum, then carefully recessing the testicles into the the neck approximately centered between the base of the skull, and collarbone. These newly relocated testicles would require a fresh blood supply, and the jugular veins are the most appropriate source. A word of caution though; She states there is a bit of risk involved due to the proximity of the esophagus to the relocated testicles, as there is the inadvertant chance of "swallowing your nuts" through excitement, so one must be very careful upon sexual arousal. I think her calender is open the beginning of next week. Shall I book your appointment? Rob

Well congratulations to you and family. Me an Momma don't have no grandkids as of yet so don't know how I'd handle the joy. Rob

Growing up on Rt. 66 in St. Louis, I remember seeing a lot of those years ago. A carnival operator around here had three really nice ones till a couple years ago that he kept up really well. He did a lot of regional fairs and homecommings in this area. Also had two 4070A Internationals kept in the same shape. He retired and son took over the business replacing all the trucks with newer units. Now the business is dying from what I've observed. Rob

I wonder why you never see a Peterbilt in a school bus chassis? Kids got to get to school you know. Rob

If you're interested, you can observe a fart with an infrared camera. If you can observe one with the naked eye, the emitter has some other problems to deal with. Rob

Hi Greg, I probably wouldn't hesitate to make the trade however would retain the old unit, (Vision) for two to three months as a cheap insurance policy. The E6 series engine is as easy to work on as a small block Chevrolet, Ford, or Chrysler and virtually bulletproof if maintained properly with limited abuse. I'm not biased, just know what it takes to make a living. You don't operate a truck for the fun of it so I'd wager that you can't afford the downtime; I understand Polly's bias, but don't side with it as a killing point. I plan to operate an much older truck using the original components so I'm not really one to talk....... An RW series is a classy ride in my opinion. Not many still run the roads that look nice and it would be an asset to see another. The Vision is a nice truck also but "run of the mill". They just don't catch my eye when driving like an old "R", or "RW" series does. Hell, I admire all older trucks come to think of it. Rob

As I heal, I itch. What would you recommend to alleviate the embarrassment suffered by the general public such as in the Wal-Mart when I scratch myself? Don't bother me none cause I'm gaining relief. Rob

Glad you cleared that up for me. I'll take three valium before bedtime to be certain. Rob

I always worry about things. Somebody once told me the world is comming to an end. I haven't slept soundly since. Rob

You're gonna be in trouble next season. Monsanto has developed a new "Roundup" to take care of that plant at the root level so no more of it's offspring cohabitate the earth. Incidently that plant was named after a planet discovery in the "Third Galactic Nebula" within outer space that NASA is taking aim at to test hi yield nuclear weaponry and deployment systems. Unlike the Obama administration; We're working on erradicating the source, not treating the symptoms. Rob

I hired a very competent body man one time with the knowlege that he had limited painting skills as a part timer for "extra" money. He worked full time at a paving contractor/company. At the time I had terminated my lead painter and I was doing that departmental workload. When my federal employer started demanding many hours of overtime from me this of course cut my availability substantially, and the workload started backing up. Several times I'd asked this guy to try to relieve me and I would finish up by doing some of the prepwork to which he basically refused with a noticable decrease in his production speed. Citing his abilities in the metal department, I allowed him to stay while I was working till 1:30-2:00am doing the paint work. I noticed profits falling, throughput slowing, and bank balance suffering as everything still had to be paid timely. When he was given notice Tuesday the paving company was shutting down and Friday was everyones last day, it was amazing how fast that boy could learn to paint!! He also wanted to go full time immediately, (which I granted) and asked if I could pay him "under the table" so he could collect unemployment, (which I denied)! Without his knowlege, I hired a "combination" man, (meaning can function in all areas) to replace him the very next week. Upon finishing the job assigned, he was terminated, and filed for unemployment against me and the shop. I prevailed due to my testimony, and the timeframe in which he was terminated after changing to full time. You see, a good portion of the workers haven't enough regards for their own welfare to support those that try to support them. They're just there to "leech". I have more stories like that also. Heres one I'm fond of: One bodyman I terminated because he refused to install a starter on a car citing that he was a "bodyman, not a mechanic"! This one I'd employed for over a year and terminated him on the spot without a chance to recant. He of course filed an unemployment compensation claim that was challenged, and prevailed upon due to his refusal to perform assigned work. Heres another for your reading pleasure: I needed a painter once and interviewed several prospective candidates. I interviewed a young man that was laid off because of a disagreement in the quality of repairs he had with managment of his former employer. He stated that he really needed to get working as his unemployment was "running out" Siezing the opportunity to remove someone from this role I thought he would be an asset to the business. Upon settling on this individual that had a growing family, (meaning one in the oven) and was laid off from a very high production shop in Peoria, I offered him the position on a Wednesday if I remember correctly. We were all set to go for a Monday morning start date at 8:00am. When 10:00am came around with no show or phone call, I called him and he stated he was in line at the unemployment office as there was a problem. Going no further with the conversation other than asking him to call with updates, I thought no more about it. The job would wait another day if need be. Tuesday came and went with no call, update, or answered/returned telephone messages. Wednesday morning, upon answering the telephone he tells me that his unemployment was extended another 90 days and invited me to call back at the end of that timeframe!! I thanked him for his time and much to his chagrin, called the unemployment office informing them of this, gave them contact information and transcripts of our interview, copies of our contract for employment, and the extension was cancelled. Now he had a predicament, and was not very nice the next time we spoke on the telephone. I understand his wife left him shortly afterward. I'm not very tolerant of "free loaders". Rob

Thanks Barry, I'm slow and may be shipped out soon but will try to take advantage of the uprated posting limits before departure. Hope ya'll think of me from time to time when I'm gone. Rob

I thought you was pickin on me too. Since loosing the last of my "nads" to Momma, I'm kinda movin slow these days too. Hell, can't even get into my new truck cause I can't lift my leg that high yet.Trying pulls on my scabs while the new "void", (formally occupied by my said "nads") continues to knit together. I don't want to be "shipped off" by the government for being slow, so I was naturally concerned. Rob

Try again later.

Everybody picks on me around here; Even my own. Momma prolly put her up to it. I like spokes on something heavy rated. This one looks to built for the part. Rob