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Recent content by muddobber

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    Engine Brake

    Engine Brake Related Signs We would like to thank all of you who have let us know about brand specific signs like the one below. Since "Jake Brake" is our registered trademark, we like to know where it is being used. If you see any signs that use the brand name like this, please let...
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    old Mack

    Already put in a 2 stick six speed. I also rebuilt the compressor no more waiting for air to build up. Got this one almost done looks like a RD is next
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    old Mack

    new old Mack Almost done. Been three months.
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    worth rebuilding?

    A few years back I spent 3 winters on a case about the same shape. It was everything new or used put in from the converter forward. When I started to overhaul the engine the oil had got hot and set up in the oil passages. I had to take a steamer and tie wire clean all of them out. After all that...
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    pin turning machines

    try www.wtcmachinery.com
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    Mining Help

    Massey has a mine in Pike County, Sidney mine I think it is. I have been in and out of strip and underground since I was 18 and starting out is not easy. Underground will go faster as they hire a lot of greenhorns, surface you generally have to start on water truck or water-fuel-grease & work...
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    old Mack

    Building is 40x64x14ft doors 16ft ceiling.Built trusses and all concrete included.
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    old Mack

    pics Took a while to get more pictures been looking for a few parts and getting ready to paint. Looking for a 6speed 2 stick or air shift used can't afford rebuilt.
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    old Mack

    Went ahead and bought truck and trailer. 4,500 for both so the detroit has been replaced by a Mack.
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    old Mack

    no quad. maxitorque T2050
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    old Mack

    new king pins and brakes, hydraulics good, clutch good trailer has new tires and new oak floor this spring
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    old Mack

    Any want to give a guess as to a good price for this truck. All I know is 1970, R600, Mack engine 200,000 miles give or take a few. every thing works as best as I can tell. comes with a eager beaver nine ton tag along. Never had a Mack.
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    550G final drive

    not for sure what i'm going to do with it yet. still got to get it moved. maybe I will take some pics of where its setting and you can see why nobody else has attempted this machine. could take a week to get it out my little John wan't attempt it and the Case is getting new tracks. Kinda wanted...
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    550G final drive

    I was given a Deere 550G if I can move it. Final drive went down was taken apart and was a little to much for the owner. All that is there is the housing question is can I put a used axle and bearings in the housing without all the gears just to get it on the trailer. If not I'll have to part it...
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    Bale chopper / mulcher questions

    Here is my bale chopper maybe to large for the small jobs. Works great on large yards. We do yards and such with large round bales of straw saves money. Works to feed the animals hay too.
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