tyrant Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 The truck is a 1980 RD686sx with a 4,000 Gal Vacuum tank.The truck is located 250 or so miles from my home. I have talked with our DMV about a trip permit.I have a book on tranny shift patterns and how to locate engine/tranny ID tags. Gonna pack some diesel fuel treatment, jumper cables, big fire ext. and couple bags of tools.I'm going to check out safety and runability items first. (brakes,tires,signals....) Basically what I can remember of the DOT walkthrough.Hoping you'all will chime in on different things to look at before I attempt to drive her 250 miles home.Thanks,Norm Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congratulations! If you aren't too familiar with trucks, you may want to locate a truck dealer in the area and see if they'll give it a once over for you. The main thing is tires, brakes and lights. Safety first!Keep us posted! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 The truck is a 1980 RD686sx with a 4,000 Gal Vacuum tank.The truck is located 250 or so miles from my home. I have talked with our DMV about a trip permit.I have a book on tranny shift patterns and how to locate engine/tranny ID tags. Gonna pack some diesel fuel treatment, jumper cables, big fire ext. and couple bags of tools.I'm going to check out safety and runability items first. (brakes,tires,signals....) Basically what I can remember of the DOT walkthrough.Hoping you'all will chime in on different things to look at before I attempt to drive her 250 miles home.Thanks,Normcongradulations,on your purchase..bob,do you know how long its been sitting? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 The truck is a 1980 RD686sx with a 4,000 Gal Vacuum tank.The truck is located 250 or so miles from my home. I have talked with our DMV about a trip permit.I have a book on tranny shift patterns and how to locate engine/tranny ID tags. Gonna pack some diesel fuel treatment, jumper cables, big fire ext. and couple bags of tools.I'm going to check out safety and runability items first. (brakes,tires,signals....) Basically what I can remember of the DOT walkthrough.Hoping you'all will chime in on different things to look at before I attempt to drive her 250 miles home.Thanks,Norm What is next you ask..............DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!!!!! mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 If you have a bill of sale you should not need to worry about the DOT stuff. Make sure you have insurance before you start home. And as Mike said "drive it like you stole it!" Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Take you number and place in the unemployment line?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrant Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks for the replies,The Mack was just drove 75 miles for a job. Operator said it was loud and slow.... But runs good and the pump will suck your arm off.The pumping business is not my only form of income, sucking poop will be a side job. Our neck of the woods is flooding also, so having a 4,000 Gal shop vac might be a service somebody might pay for.Check on Insurance, will have it in hand.If she makes it home I'm going to buy her some new stuff. ( Fingers crossed )New air ride seat, gauges, heater, insulate cab, new hugeastic stack muffler, all new fluids and filters, flush the cooling system, Oh ya new belts too.The tranny and rear ends and vacuum pump will get checked for level and possibly freshened up too.Battery's, the tires are 24.5's so hopefully they are good for a year or so,, Halogen headlights, LED tail lights..... Hoses, valves, Crustbuster.... Whew that's allot of crap.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 well then you should be in pretty good shape,,just get the paperwork,and split,,that two stick should be a 6 speed,,its probably not a splitter like you think...good luck,and have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19473-bought-a-truck-now-what/#findComment-80117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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