DavCut Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Have you headed west to pick her up @JoeH? Love to see some photos of the completed project and hear about your road trip back east. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-490869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 Wrong PTO and hydraulic pump either got ordered or were delivered. Correct ones had to be ordered, looks like beginning of April this thing should be done. Parts were about a 3 week delivery schedule, and they need about a week to install and run QC on the mixer to complete the project. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-491933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Thanks for the update @JoeH. I saw a mobile mixer on a MR owned by compaction grouting services on 33 near Allentown last night and thought of your project. Best that they get it right before you bring it home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-491947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted March 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2022 Finally got good news, PTO and hydraulic pump are in, about a week later than the "three weeks" estimate I was given a month ago. Truck will be ready for Pick Up on Monday April 11th! I plan on being in Iowa around lunchtime on the 11th. I haven't seen pictures of it yet, but I will certainly upload a few at some point! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-493771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Safe travels @JoeH. Looking forward to some photos and a full report on your trip. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-494867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Finally got pictures. Flew out to Iowa yesterday, picked up the truck and ran around town getting the "hope I don't need this" Kit they don't let you fly with. In the factory's yard On the side of Interstate 74 near Knoxville, IL. Shout out to mobile mechanics like our own @Joey MackMack, they keep truck's rolling! We stole a lift axle tire for the drive positions, took the lights out then bent/beat the fender into submission, put the lights in and he wired it back up! License plate is now in the cab, it looks like shit! 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Couldn't go on the way out....hope it wasn't controls too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Controls are mostly ok, minor damage to (very easily replaced/fabricated) brackets holding the levers. Truck will get our steel diamond plate fenders pretty quick. I knew these chinsy aluminum ones would be a problem, was just hoping it wouldn't have been this soon! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Hope the rest of the trip goes smoothly @JoeH. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 The rear main seal is leaking pretty good, or the flywheel housing is cracked. Won't know til I get it he and apart.... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) Man that’s messed up let’s hope the rest of your money making journey turns out amazing … around here those guys do real well … Best of luck: bob Edited April 13, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 In the suburbs of Philly there's a barrel truck company in every town. Guys with trucks like ours run 1-2 trucks to cover the smaller stuff the barrels do a poor job handling. Out in your neck of the country things are probably pretty well spaced out. Barrel trucks would likely lose a load before they even got to their job. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Back home and ready to put her to work @JoeH? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 It's home, have to sort out some paperwork with PennDOT. We added a lift axle and tried to up the GVWR. Already had the truck in Iowa by the time we got the request for more info and pics from PennDOT. Temporary registration expires April 30th. Have to sort out paperwork, repair fenders and lighting, get through factory required "on site" training/calibration this coming week, repair flywheel/rear main seal... before the truck will hit the road. Can't use the truck for deliveries with how big the puddles are it's leaving. Can't tear the truck apart til the factory rep comes to run us through training/calibration. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Hope the truck does a good trouble free job with all the work you’ve been through so far.😁 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 8 hours ago, JoeH said: It's home, have to sort out some paperwork with PennDOT. We added a lift axle and tried to up the GVWR. Already had the truck in Iowa by the time we got the request for more info and pics from PennDOT. Don't you have to take it to a PA enhanced inspection station to raise the GVW if it has previously been titled at a lower GVW and/or if you add axles? When I bought my triaxle out of Virginia it was registered at 80,000 GVW and the PA notary made me get form MV-1 (I think that was the number) filled out by an inspection mechanic that stated the truck's setup was sufficient for 73,280 GVW in Pennsylvania. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Glad to hear that she got you home @JoeH. Hope that all the PennDOT paperwork is less stressful than the blowout.🙂 Looking forward to some more photos once you have her ready for action. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 6:07 PM, JoeH said: In the suburbs of Philly there's a barrel truck company in every town. Guys with trucks like ours run 1-2 trucks to cover the smaller stuff the barrels do a poor job handling. Out in your neck of the country things are probably pretty well spaced out. Barrel trucks would likely lose a load before they even got to their job. That’s the way it used to be here then builders figure out nobody really cares about a yard anymore as long as they have a nice big house to impress their friends with a little barbecue area so now they’re building houses on top of houses on a 15 mile radius builders. buy 1 acre and put three houses on it you used to get a3 acre and up with a house not anymore that’s where are you guys come in with the smaller rigs perfect for squeezing in If you were here you would be very busy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 The PennDOT paperwork is far more stressful than the blowout. Some bureaucrat in an office somewhere gets to decide if/when I've provided sufficient documentation before I even get a pa title for the truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Oooooooooooo man that’s messed up I’m sure it just looks a lot more frightening than it really is good luck… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-495684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 How are you making out with PennDOT @JoeH? Looking forward to seeing some photos when you have her out in service. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-496612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Finally took time to read all the thread start to end. Really liked that volumemetric mixer principal. I'm familiar with concrete works and see that design can cover plenty of small specific needs. How far high can that bend elevator supply concrete? Nice job was done to the frame too. Speaking the rear seal I'd take a watch type gauge and check the crank shaft journal for excessive play. Also the flywheel housing may be missaligned (not concentric with the shaft) Having any of these two issues will turn installation of a new seal into waste of time. Good luck on putting the truck into service. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-496619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Had the truck out on the road for a few days before the Temporary Registration expired. Runs & drives very nicely. As rough of a ride as it was back from Iowa it's completely the opposite locally with weight on. Rides very nice. The flywheel housing is cracked six ways to Sunday. Waiting to hear from Mack if they can get me a new flywheel housing any time soon, otherwise I have to find a used one. Filling wheelbarrows at a job 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-496660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 do you have a "Dex" company in you r area? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-496662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Dex? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68973-mr688s-frame-work/page/4/#findComment-496665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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