Rob

I really appreciate the support as do all in our "traveling" party. There was a lot of planning, loading, and scheduling involved, and I too was really looking forward to meeting so many of this board's participants. We debated heavily on dropping the trailer in the parking lot of the hotel and making the trek up to Lititz, but there was no confusing the weathermans' report about the rain. I'm really surprised to learn otherwise. We plan to do it again next year so hope is not lost. This was a bad break that could have happened to anybody. Nobody was hurt, and the parts were delivered so all was not lost. Thanks again, Rob

I like the grey with a blue/greeninsh tint they were from the factory. I try to be conservative though. Rob

Well guys it was a great dissapointment to all that myself, Morgan, and John had mechanical problems 32 miles into the state of PA stopping us cold. We were hauling Paul's new B-73 and a few parts, when a bearing froze on the left front spindle of the trailer destroying the complete assembly including the axle spindle. This coupled with the rain, cold, and total lack of any parts availability, put us at a standstill for the evening. We holed up in a Holiday Inn "Express", (Just like Freightrain would) for the night. Paul and Jimmy redirected their itinerary and met us at the Hotel for the evening. The next morning, (Saturday) we unloaded one trailer, loaded the other, and after checking the weather reports and finding Lititz receiving the rain we had driven through all night prior, we headed for home with the trailer tires removed, axle chained up, and clear skies. Arriving back at Morgan's house around 5:30pm, I packed up my things, loaded some minor items into my pickup, and headed home on the 5.5 hour trip through driving rain, (again) arriving home right at 11:10 pm, (CST) so it was a long day. All in all a dissapointment due to equipment failure, but an absolute honor to meet some nice people and share the pain. The primary mission was accomplished with the parts deliveries taking place, just the show visit was short changed. There is next year and the timeframes are already reserved. My yellow leotard remains fresh pressed as does my ruffled Tu Tu. I'll have them both with me next year. Rob

Must mean "R" stands for ripe. Or is that just me? Rob

I'll be sure to bring the "magic flap" that snaps on the backside. Wouldn't want to have cold cheeks ya know due to moisture. Rob

You should plan to make it anyways. I just want people to know where I am so they don't miss me. My exercise outfit serves the best purpose of identification since I'm so "common" in regular clothes. I wont be wearing my rose colored glasses though. Broke the frames when they were sat upon. Rob

I'll be there along with a couple of friends. Planning to meet at the Watt's Mack tent at noon. If it's not too cold, I'll be wearing my yellow leotard. Rob

You could probably get by with a light machine oil such as 3-in-1, or non detergent 10WT, or hydraulic fluid. You are just keeping the slider/shuttle valve lubed in the shutterstat, and possibly the leather packings in the shutter cylinder are kept supple by this same supply. I've never had one apart so don't really know. Rob

I think "Dozer" is the dog. Rob

Them assholes love trucks; And not like we do. Rob

Finally got around to lifting it off the trailer that I needed today and don't have noplace to put it. Figgers don't it?? I'm actually making a stand for this to test run on before installing into the chassis to ensure no real leakage takes place that will be difficult to repair once installed. The ride home was a little rough on the oil pan as the drain plugs are now "recessed" into the bottom of the pan from the weight resting on them. I'll remove the oil pan again and straighten this out and also pressure check for leaks. I'm just going to leave it "hanging around" until the stand is built later in the week. Rob

I'll be there along with a couple other board participants if nothing goes wrong. Vacation time is already approved. Barry providing lunch??? You know I'll be there!! Rob

I don't know if your truck uses a system like gensets but the problem sounds very similar to a couple I've had in the past. During startup the engine is run on "closed loop" meaning it does not sample all external sensors on the engine. After an established delay in the system passes, the controller changes to "open loop" operation. Upon polling sensors and finding an error, the engine shuts down as a precautionary measure. This could be low oil pressure, high/low coolant temperature, or coolant circulation. You also could have a control module "tits up". Rob

I can only assume you either like walking, or need the exercise!! Rob

Looks like about $400.00 of surgical dressing to retain the mirror billed to the insurance company. Who thinks medical is not out for profit? Rob

The last couple have found me. I didn't know they existed until the former owner's showed up wanting to "give" the trucks to me. I don't have all the old Macks, just a few. Keep in mind, you have something to scratch in the morning!!! Rob

I have used that vendor many times through the years. Their gasket sets are Victor/Reinz and of top quality. Service is very good also. Overhaul kits are FP Diesel. Call and speak with Jeremy. You are correct in your assumption of the Maxidyne kits for the Thermodyne engines. Rob

Yeah, it had a healthy insulating layer going on there. It was dry too..... The only appreciable rust was the headlamp, and fender panel about centerline of the headlamp bulbs to the bottom where the two bolt together in the wheelhouse. I would need to make both mating surfaces to both panels. Not many dents in the cab sheetmetal and the aluminum hood is perfect without cracks or thinning. All the badging is intact also. Although I didn't look really close, the gauge bezels do not appear to be rusty either. I fear Momma on this one. She made me promise her the Mack collecting was done with what I have. Project R-12 is a real stretch. I'm afraid when she finds out I'll be a different man singing saprano....... Rob

I trust you there buddy!! Any chance you will be at Lititz? I will and would like to meet a few of you folks. Rob

Even I remember I-40 through Arkasas 10 years ago. Didn't matter what you drove it was a teeth breaker if you weren't lucky. That road was so choppy it would be easy to "blow groceries" in the front seat from the jarring. Rob

Last Thursday I happened to be in the shop fixing the lawnmower for work and a gent stops by to "chat". Says that he has an old Mack truck that he would like me to have for my collection. Says he has talked to several people that know me where he plays cards, and all say that I am a true "collector" and will not resale anything. (This is one of the most accurate analogies of me I've ever heard). Upon asking him how old and what series of truck it is he states that he doesn't know. He does remember that it was purchased about 35 years ago, and was replaced about 10 years ago with an R model. Asking what the truck looks like, he gazes around the shop and points at a cab from a B model. I ask, "Is the truck gas, or diesel"? His reply, diesel. I'm now thinking, "He's got a B61". He then says the cab back is "caved in" and the back glass has the same contour. I then ask about the length of the hood and the series of the truck but he honestly doesn't remember. I then ask if the cab has a doghouse and the engine tilted to the side under the hood which he acknowleges. This brings a smile to his face as I say; "I think you have a B-67", to which he replied "I don't remember". He does remember the engine has a "blower" though. I then ask about a turbocharger and he acknowleges it is a turbo engine when he remembers the name Schwitzer, (sp). I went to look at this truck tonight not knowing what to expect. It turns out to be a 1962 B-67 with a 711 engine that is turbocharged, and is a factory twin screw. It has 6.34 rears on 20" spokes, and a duplex transmission. It has not physically moved from it's resting place in the barn since early 1999. The engine was not stuck, and it is full of nice green anti-freeze. Mice have reduced the interior to trash as can be expected and there is not a single item missing from the truck. I mean nothing. It is as if he shut the ignition off and never returned. He used it for many years to haul a dozer, (Caterpillar) on his lowboy trailer and the truck never slept outside. It always came home to the barn at the end of the day. It will need fender, and headlamp panel work due to rust from wheel splash on both sides, and the cab is very, sound. I'm quite sure it would roll right over and start with fresh fuel and filters. I asked about if he ever had problems with the series-parallel switch to which he replied. "This truck don't have one anymore". He had a 12V starter installed when the switch failed on him. I couldn't get him to give me a price on the thing. Just, "whatever you think it's worth to you, I want you to have it". Damn, I'd sure like to have it and want to be fair so I'm gonna think on it tonight. My first thought is I'll offer scrap price so I don't feel guilty. Hopefully I can get it running and we can both take it to Walcott next year and he'll catch the "Bug". Rob

A dished flywheel will use a 14" clutch and was most common. A flat flywheel will use a 15" and was very heavy duty in those years. Either way the weight is going to be expensive to ship. Rob

Hi Grant, do you want some photos of my R795 with a V8? Tell me where to shoot..... Rob

Hi David, yes, and for my daughter's truck. Almost done with the "honey do" list that I've put off for a long time. Wanting to get moving back onto some of the truck stuff. I'm also going to be looking for a nice set of aluminum valve covers for the V-12 Detroit in the near future. Thanks, Rob

Barry had some reproduction tanks that would fit and function perfectly. Although not a carbon copy of the originals installed onto a B model, they were close and rust wouldn't be a factor. Rob