mowerman Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Call that SOB is driving me nuts. Next plan is to remove the plate and continue with drilling. Rivet the plate back in place after I get it completely drilled out all the time I’ve spent trying to remove the bolts seems the right thing to do Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-540540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 I’m fixing on chopping a hole in the inner fender and drilling out the rivets and pulling it out I am hell-bent on saving that thing ha ha I’m sure you fellows would get it 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-540541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Well, I do plan on changing the oil and filter and the oil lines. It’s already cold here in the morning that’s about it for this week had not really thought of this. That oil has been in there way too long. I’m embarrassed to tell you fellas just how long but decided it’s got to go and fresh stuff poured in ha ha maybe change the maxi brake valve I have a new one. This one has been leaking the entire time I’ve owned the truck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Not sure if any of you fellas had trouble with these wife bought me a nice big selection drill bit box of yrobi these drillbits are very sharp, but they break real easy. That’s what I was using to drill out those bolts. I went and bought DeWalt this time they look like they’re a lot stronger let’s give those a shot.bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I dunno about those brands, I generally go for Sutton which is a Australian brand Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 Never heard of them over here Paul, what I am buying a drillbit I generally go by the appearance already started the oil change process, drained the canister and remove the oil lines. I will get new parts Monday night and continue. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I found for tough going cobalt bits are the go You can't sharpen them as the cobalt is a coating and once you grind it off the are back to a normal drill bit I can drill hardox steel okay with cobalt bits were as a normal high speed steel drill just goes blunt in a few seconds Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 back in the frame drilling days , carbide drill bits ($$$$} worked best. using a lot of lubricate to keep them cool. excessive heat the frame rails became close to impossible to drill. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 Yes, I remember that old trick from the old craftsmans when I was a kid watching them , they would always use oil in fixing I’m doing the same thing I make my second attempt at that plate. I think I can punch the old drills out from my back right now I’m just changing the oil ,,filter, filter in lines. started pulling them apart. Yesterday did not finish. I’ll get out there today. Pull out the filter taking out the lines tomorrow. I’ll stop at Freightliner and see if I can get the replacement parts sock filter. New lines just woke up still drinking or I should say, just started drinking coffee, wound up buying a bunch of oddball wrenches at a swap meet around 25 years ago bunch of hand wrenches were like 10 bucks. Turns out one of them has been toolbox. All this time actually fit one of the flanges like man are usually don’t get that lucky to have an open and that actually fits, once you get over 1 inch I usually don’t have one 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, mechohaulic said: back in the frame drilling days , carbide drill bits ($$$$} worked best. using a lot of lubricate to keep them cool. excessive heat the frame rails became close to impossible to drill. Yes and im afraid i forgot the fact that rushing does not help at all I should have been a little more patient Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted October 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2023 So Sutton or Kango cobalt bits with Sutton venom cutting fluid Cutting fluid sticks like doo doo's to a blanket, so I can drill upside down and inside out with no dramas Trefolex also works really good as well Or a grinder also works pretty well Paul 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 Thanks for that paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Aussies have the best names for stuff. especially for what we call starting fluid. i could just imagine what the librard idiots would do if that was ever put on the market here. 1 1 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/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 hours ago, tjc transport said: Aussies have the best names for stuff. especially for what we call starting fluid. i could just imagine what the librard idiots would do if that was ever put on the market here. Im guessing your thinking of giggle gas (Aero Start) or this Paul 4 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 that be the one Paul!!!! 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/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 OK now that’s just funny shit so I drain the oil filter can … take out the filter pull off the oil lines went to freightliner for all the parts got absolutely nowhere. Apparently I have to order everything online now. Oh well it’s still available. Seems Amazon as usual has got everything I need Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Oooooooooooooh in case your confused they no longer sell hoses by the foot and that’s where I got the last oil filter no long available though them and we have a small Mack dealer here but they close too early for me to make it over there besides I’m sure they have the same situation with what I need bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Oil line any of you fellas know where I can buy this stuff they run off the oil filter canister to the block 2 of them are 7/8 I’d 1-1/4 outside braided… 1 is 5/16 id 11/16 outer we have three hydraulic line shops in town and they are all open 8 to 5 and close Saturday and Sunday. Thanks fellas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 So I find a rebuilt triplex 50 miles from here and I can’t find the oil lines really? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I sourced mine from a local hydraulic shop. I like to use the take-apart Aeroquip style fittings, because I can make my own lines. The crimped ones are fine, but you can’t reuse the fittings. I would find a shop and once you determine the size hose you have, order it and have them ship it to you. I’ve had to do that when I was constrained for time. I built all my oil lines for the NH220 when I converted it to spin-on filters. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Not a normal hydraulic size, I know this because of my own shopping adventures Ended with a standard low pressure hose, "Ryco Trucker hose" Pretty sure Ryco is a Australian brand https://www.ryco.com.au/product/t5-trucker/ Should be able to cross reference off the list My stuff was woven reinforced type of deal, so if the link works, 350 psi Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Excellent thanks fellas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Ok link worked and yes I did try watts first !!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 7:59 AM, mowerman said: Oooooooooooooh in case your confused they no longer sell hoses by the foot and that’s where I got the last oil filter no long available though them and we have a small Mack dealer here but they close too early for me to make it over there besides I’m sure they have the same situation with what I need bob another sad situation of so called progress. I always bought the aeroquipt hoses in a roll and cut /made my own with reusable fittings(providing they were still good). original fittings were a three piece assembly ; which required a tool to assemble (large philips screwdriver at times) . newer ones became a two piece unit = much easier. challenge was not to peel inner lining of hose. the feed/return lines for Mack canister oil filters were never a problem THEN . things change = tooo bad the changes weren't for the positive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 yes, that’s what I have all removable fittings not sure where I’m gonna go from here we have like four hydraulic lines shops in Reno and they all have bankers hours. I can’t get in there to even ask them anything. I’m going to stop by one of them on the way out there right next to our yard, I will talk to him see what he can do this is ridiculous. The one thing I didn’t think I’d have any trouble with. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/18/#findComment-541649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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