farmer52 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 JT - can you show on the picture where the air cylinder is located? Also a few closeups of the fuel pump on top of the engine. It is visible from the left side of the engine. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Have you had to clean the blacktop its sitting on yet because of the big oil spot? :-)Well if it isnt running we know his hearing is ok........ 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well if it isnt running we know his hearing is ok........Heh heh heh. :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't think it would make any difference which side you connect to pos if there are no indicators. This valve may be used on other applications where it may be isolated from any ground. I worked as an electrician offshore for years and have run into this before. Doug Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Doug, thanks for the input. I was hoping to do it today before I had to go on a run but business comes first. By the time I got back from Kearny picking up a 1970 442 Convertible, it was raining like hell. I made a ground wire while I was in the shop already so I'll take 5 minutes tomorrow and remount this thing and cross our fingers, I should be good.As for the oil spot, I hope the landlord didn't see it yet. 2 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Doug, thanks for the input. I was hoping to do it today before I had to go on a run but business comes first. By the time I got back from Kearny picking up a 1970 442 Convertible, it was raining like hell. I made a ground wire while I was in the shop already so I'll take 5 minutes tomorrow and remount this thing and cross our fingers, I should be good.As for the oil spot, I hope the landlord didn't see it yet.Hahah. Like my 1983 Honda ATC 185s. She leaks oil like a De-troit!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hahah. Like my 1983 Honda ATC 185s. She leaks oil like a De-troit!!!!I sold my Big Red last year. Not a drop of oil leaked from it. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 I started a thread in the engine area. I took pictures of the Kysor set up and posted it. I am still not having any luck after grounding out the other side. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/31627-8v92-kysor-shut-down-issues/ Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 84bigred_psf.jpg84bigred_dside.jpgI sold my Big Red last year. Not a drop of oil leaked from it.That thing is nice. My 185s has a little nick on the outside of the crank, so she leaks oil out of the crank seal. Might get the 200s motor we have rebuilt and put it in my 185. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-189645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I haven't touched the Gen all week. Since Macungie I haven't had a day off between working every day to fill in for the other guy whos in FL, then Sunday I did some side work running out to Morgantown PA to transport a 1968 Corvette for a guy. Monday I replaced the clutch in my Alfa Romeo then back to work again. This weekend I am going for my WreckMaster towing certification so that's Saturday and Sunday from 7am to around 6pm both days. I need a day off. The friggen heat has been kicking my ass too. I don't want to move. My shop has no AC so just sitting in a pool of sweat as my desk at 92 degrees right now with no breeze and one shit ass fan isn't fun.But with all this complaining I did figure out a plan of attack. I am going to run a jumper wire directly from the battery to the Kysor and see if that makes a difference. If it fires right up, then that's one step closer to the diagnosis. There is no juice coming from the power wire so I will have to check for a bad fuse or if its not getting signal from oil/water sensors. Once I solve that issue, that will put me in a better place. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 The vette is sweet! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 The vette is sweet!68 corvette Convertible 427/390hp, auto, power steering and brakes. Nice condition. Looks like it was restored about 10 years ago and enjoyed since then. I sold a 36 ford street rod for the guy and this is what he replaced it with. Nice car for a good price. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Cool truck and trailer. I wish I could buy a trailer like that. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Cool truck and trailer. I wish I could buy a trailer like that. Thanks. My truck is a 2003 1500 with 5.7l hemi. It's got 113k on it still going strong. The trailer is a 16' Carmate with a wood deck so I can haul all sorts of stuff. Mostly cars but I have moved a lumber, fencing, motorcycles, pavers, and a bunch of other crap. Heck I even used it to move out of my apartment into storage when I was closing on my house. I actually averaged 14.9 mpg most of the way back from PA to NJ towing the Vette too! Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Todays experiment was a success. I ran a jump lead directly from the battery to the Kysor. I heard a click so I know something was working right. Then she fired right up and ran fine. Now I have to trace the lead to the shut down and see why its not getting power. Let the electric fun begin. 2 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Excellent news!Hope you have luck tracing the gremlin. Electrical stuff will test my patience.Jim 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Check your fuses and relays, also check the wire itself all the way in, you can always run a new hot lead fused into the key. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Great news JTGlad you got it running.That'll put a smile on F.W.D.'s face!Ron 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Check your fuses and relays, also check the wire itself all the way in, you can always run a new hot lead fused into the key.That was one of my thoughts yesterday was to run a direct wire either off the key or a switch. Still would like it to function the way it was intended but if all else fails there's a back up plan. I won't have a chance to mess with it for the next few days since I am getting my certification this weekend but next week I can focus. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-191530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 What's the latest update on the truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-194593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 None. Been a bit busy at work and with the heat, I haven't really had the desire to stay late and work on it. I did get new taillights and I was screwing around with a can of gloss black paint on the frame. I need to wire wheel the frame rails though and do it nice. My desk was 95 degrees the last couple days. Been sweating my ass off so all I wanted to do was go home, shower and relax. Today I got to do an auction run so I was in the Dually for a couple hours with the AC on. Picked up a 1973 Grandville low rider. I got a picture of some idiot car hauler I am going to post in my "don't let customers book loads" thread. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-194630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted July 20, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2013 Quick update. Today the low air warning buzzer started to work on its own and I got the passenger side power window to work. Two more things crossed off the list in 98 degree heat.And here's the section I painted 4 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-194885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Looks good Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-194886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted August 13, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2013 There hasn't been much to update in the last couple weeks but today the biggest PITA thing I had to deal with on this truck was resolved. I GOT A GOOD TITLE IN MY HAND! It took some time and research but I got it done. On a hunch I did a title search thinking it was still in Best Paving's name. Sure enough it was. I spoke with Ernie, the owner of BP, and he was very helpful and signed whatever papers I needed to get a duplicate title. He also told me a bunch of old stories about the truck, the guy who bought it from him, the company who had it before him etc. He said to this day that was the strongest rig he has ever had. His son learned how to drive a Class 8 on this truck too so he has a soft spot for it. Ernie is stopping by my shop tomorrow to see it again for the first time in 8 years.With this done my plans are to register it historic and get my QQ (historic) plates on it so I can start driving this thing around. Then take my CDL written test and make appointment for the road test with a trailer. Then I have to decide if this is going to be a hobby truck or if I am going to put it to work. I don't want to pay the $1,200 registration, commercial insurance, DOT and MC# if I can't make money with it.I have been looking at these type of car haulers:http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4509691 3 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-199661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks for the update. Now the real fun begins. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/11/#findComment-199666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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