Doug T B42X Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have a 1975 Diamond Reo DC10164 I would like to bring to Macungie. It was re-engined some years ago with a Cummins VT555. It was in regular service as a garbage packer until November, 2016. The packer body was removed and it was garaged until I bought it the following November. It is extremely hard to start. I can start it with ether, (which I am told is not good practice) and once it starts, it stays running and sounds and runs fine. While I would appreciate any help given online, I am quite new to the hobby and don't have the expertise to get it running by myself. I am looking for someone who can come out and fix what has to be fixed, and show me what you are doing so that I can learn it. I am also comfortable working with someone who is not physically able to do the work, but can direct me. I am mechanically inclined, and a quick learner. I also need someone to inspect the truck and tell me what I should fix right away, and what can wait until later. I am not looking for perfection. It is an older truck, and I just want to get it to a state of good repair, where it operates reliably and I can drive it safely. It does not need a lot of work - just fixing the starting problem and whatever turned up on inspection. I will pay you for your time, and can work around your schedule. The truck is located in Melrose Park, Pa. 19027. Melrose Park is just outside Philadelphia. I can be reached at (215) 870-2724 or dougt83@hotmail.com. Thank you, Doug Tedeschi 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53206-help-needed-to-get-to-macungie/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 That is a sharp looking truck! I can't help you but hopefully someone else on the site can. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53206-help-needed-to-get-to-macungie/#findComment-397506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 there may not be anything wrong with it. the few triple nickel engines i have run over the years were all hard starting. you had to crank them over damn near forever, or use ether to get started, pretty much like the old ford IDI V8 without working glow plugs. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53206-help-needed-to-get-to-macungie/#findComment-397509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T B42X Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the words of encouragement, h67st and tjc transport. That definitely seems to be the case! Edited April 26, 2018 by Doug T B42X facts changed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53206-help-needed-to-get-to-macungie/#findComment-397565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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