Superdog Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Got the results from the MRI on my knee. Sprained knee joint,torn miniscus,hematoma under knee cap ,, and arthritis. Going in tomorrow for a cortosone shot,,and to drain the blood out,,then get fitted for a knee brace. No double clutching for awhile longer sounds like. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Damn Mike, wish you a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-328970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The issue list doesn't sound nice. Would that brace allow to move the knee? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-328980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Dang mike.......they got near the whole medical dictionary on that prognosis...... Hope you get healed up quick. Buddy I race with got a new left knee back in '06. He joked that if it didn't work well that I would have to come up with a hand clutch set up for his car. Hmm, what about a hand air clutch? Put a motorcycle grip with a handle. Hmmm......we'll get you trucking before you know it. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-328985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Mike, hoping for a good and quick recovery for you! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-328999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hopefully the warmer weather will speed up the recovery. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Get well and follow the orders! At least you didn't get a cane like my wife did. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Lots and lots of ice............use it too cool the Coors!............ then set the can on your knee between drinks if that don't work try whisky! good luck Mike they do take time to heal, they used cadaver parts to put my left knee back together and it turned out great.........hope you like riding stationary bike and stair climber. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Best wishes for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Good to hear you have things under control.. Enjoy your Rehab therapy.. it is not as bad as some have said and it works.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted March 31, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2016 7 hours ago, Brocky said: Good to hear you have things under control.. Enjoy your Rehab therapy.. it is not as bad as some have said and it works.. I think I can handle it 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I built a air assist clutch for my mack a few years back and it is a life saver for my bad knee.I adjust the air pressure to were it almost pushes the clutch down but needs my foot pressure to hit the clutch brake. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 3 hours ago, theakerstwo said: I built a air assist clutch for my mack a few years back and it is a life saver for my bad knee.I adjust the air pressure to were it almost pushes the clutch down but needs my foot pressure to hit the clutch brake. How hard was that to rig up ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Mike, I don't think you could handle it all by yourself. Just PM me and i'll come out to your rescue. I'm carving you a wooden leg right now. It will be square. Is that ok for round holes? LOL Get well but, don't swell. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The bus garage where I worked soon after high school has some pusher school buses with a full air clutch. Just another tredle valve and a brake chamber on the clutch push rod.. Worked good after you got used to it.. Just DO NOT park it in gear!!!!! No clutch til you built up air!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 8 hours ago, Superdog said: How hard was that to rig up ? That was simple.I anchored a 3" air cylinder with push pull of about 10" to the left side of the block.With a small chain it pulls the clutch lever which I had to extend the lever about 3" and drill a hole in it for the chain.I mounted a push button air valve on side of shift stick and there is room for it if you use a round ball knob.The valve is the one that a RTO6613 trans used for the pto style clutch brake.Air to it and from it to a three way pilot valve that airs up the cyl.I put a air regulator in the supply to the pilot valve so you can adjust how ever.I have mine to were it will almost pull the clutch but needs my foot on the clutch to push all the ay down.And if I am milling asphalt I just get the clutch down and with my finder just hold air on the clutch and let my foot up to rest.If you try this tell me and I will post some nunbers with photos.If it put one on my other truck and don't think it will work and the stick as well cause it uses the mack shifter know instead of the up/down shift valve and round know.You have to put some pressure on the clutch before you air it up or other wise it could double up the clutch cable and hurt it. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hear Macks run good with a Automatic, no clutch ??? still think I'd rather have a clutch, must be older person thing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I sometimes think I would like a auto trans if it had a retarder. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Nobody likes adding weight, but an axle retarder is an interesting piece. Easy to set up on a trailer rather than on a dump. http://www.frenelsa.es/en/producto-aplicaciones/vi-gama-semirremolque.asp Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Best wishes on your recovery. I have a worn out left knee + arthritis. Cortisone shot every eight weeks, silicone injection every six months. Dr. advised me to take vitamin D3, drink lots of tart cherry juice, and ice. Has worked wonders so far. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Mike i had same problem as you with knee being bone on bone and arthritis. I did get a total knee replacement 5 years ago. It was the best thing I ever did I put it off for over 20 years. It got so bad I would drag my left leg like a pirate. Cortisone only works so many times. I have no problems with my knee now. Thei r was not as much pain as everyone told me there would be. Physical therapy was pretty intense but it worked out for the best. I had 2 women Physical Therapists they were like drill instructors in boot camp. Good Luck Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Get well soon ,Mike. Like some of the other guys said,follow the doctors(and that nurses ) orders! Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44585-damage-report/#findComment-329359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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