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I would not like to meet that thing on a dark night!:crying:spaz
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Some pics of my current project
- Thread starter RollOver Pete
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RollOver Pete
Senior Member
I really do have no life
Hey peoples....
It's been a while...
And I do apologize for not checking in more often.
But you gotta understand that the person who is currently smudging grease on this laptop must not be playing with a full deck
Here it is....
Friday night...
Eating McDonalds again...:throwup
And I'm removing an old but otherwise good turbo from the RattleStar.
Yeah..... I've lost it.......
Hey peoples....
It's been a while...
And I do apologize for not checking in more often.
But you gotta understand that the person who is currently smudging grease on this laptop must not be playing with a full deck
Here it is....
Friday night...
Eating McDonalds again...:throwup
And I'm removing an old but otherwise good turbo from the RattleStar.
Yeah..... I've lost it.......
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RollOver Pete
Senior Member
RollOver Pete
Senior Member
This is a new well we are starting in Thermal Ca.
Since I always seem to be alone(I don't play well with others),
I need to come up with creative ways to load and unload equipment.
This mud pump weight 38,000 lbs.
I've tried many different ways to load this thing.
So far, chaining up the dolly so I can make steering adjustments,
airing up the bags and using the winch is the easiest way.
Since I always seem to be alone(I don't play well with others),
I need to come up with creative ways to load and unload equipment.
This mud pump weight 38,000 lbs.
I've tried many different ways to load this thing.
So far, chaining up the dolly so I can make steering adjustments,
airing up the bags and using the winch is the easiest way.
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95zIV
Senior Member
Pete,
What's the 2 speed switch on the shifter of the dodge for? Before anyone answers "that's to run the 2 speed". I know that, but i'm also pretty sure that Dodge doesn't put those rears in the pickups.
What's the 2 speed switch on the shifter of the dodge for? Before anyone answers "that's to run the 2 speed". I know that, but i'm also pretty sure that Dodge doesn't put those rears in the pickups.
AtlasRob
Senior Member
I've tried many different ways to load this thing.
So far, chaining up the dolly so I can make steering adjustments,
airing up the bags and using the winch is the easiest way.
:cool2 nice move Pete. Many will be thinking why not just winch it on forward so it self steers, but they dont, do they, well yes they do and it isnt the way you want it to
besides you then have to get it off in reverse :Banghead
RollOver Pete
Senior Member
That operates the Jacobs exhaust brake.
Comes like that from the factory.
RollOver Pete
Senior Member
Last week I took the RattleStar to a friends shop in Fontana.
This 1980 W900 was there waiting for an engine rebuild.
Other than the sick spread between the drivers,
take a look at those torque arms
I've never seen anything like it.
Some specs:
1980 Kenworth W900
Cat 3408 DITA
Cat retarder
Spicer 6 sp. main
Spicer 4 sp. aux
Eaton 2 sp rears
This 1980 W900 was there waiting for an engine rebuild.
Other than the sick spread between the drivers,
take a look at those torque arms
I've never seen anything like it.
Some specs:
1980 Kenworth W900
Cat 3408 DITA
Cat retarder
Spicer 6 sp. main
Spicer 4 sp. aux
Eaton 2 sp rears
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sbrem
Well-Known Member
Very cool KW!
RonG
Charter Member
Thanks for sharing those pics.I have never seen anything like it either.Ron G
RollOver Pete
Senior Member
The Cat Doctor
Last week I talked the boss into having the overhead run on the RattleStar.
He's never had anything done to the truck other than oil - filter changes and a few clutches.
Over time I have replaced a few items and chased down a few electrical problems.
I even had a 6 row radiator built and installed since I absolutely hate having to back out of the throttle because she's getting hot.
We live in the desert...
Sure it gets hot.
But if everything is working as it should, you won't have that problem.
If it's not wright, get bit fixed.
I don't buy the lame excuse about her running a little hot so go easy on her when I'm working 10-15 hrs a day.
Since the valve covers have never been off, I went in to get her checked out.
Ron T owns The Cat Doctor in Fontana, Ca.
He only works on Cats and was referred to me by my good friend
Mark Garcia.
When I first went down to Ron's shop, one of the first things his mechanic asked me was if I wanted more power
That's my kind of mechanic :notworthy
I made an appointment for the following Monday which gave me time to install a pyrometer.
No pyrometer... no tune up.... no power.
The valves were way off so we set them tight.
I had the governor checked and set.
The high idle and torque were set. (5 turns ea.)
Finally, the timing was checked, repaired and re-set.
Now....
I've been in and driven some fairly fast/strong rigs before.
But this tune up was insane
I mean, I had more power than I could use.
That's why I went with a OR6051 turbo.
This truck is like a rocket now.
There's no more mashing the pedal to the floor.
And no need to drop gears where I once had to drop down to 8th or 7th.
Where I once made almost 17 psi. of boost, I now make 30+ with the larger turbo.
I need a different gauge that goes above 30 psi.
Power?
until I run her on a dyno, who knows?
I'm assured by the mechanic that I'm putting a minium of 400-450 to the ground.
Those #'s were before I changed to the larger turbo.
The object now is to not break anything and to see if I can increase my fuel mileage.
Last week I talked the boss into having the overhead run on the RattleStar.
He's never had anything done to the truck other than oil - filter changes and a few clutches.
Over time I have replaced a few items and chased down a few electrical problems.
I even had a 6 row radiator built and installed since I absolutely hate having to back out of the throttle because she's getting hot.
We live in the desert...
Sure it gets hot.
But if everything is working as it should, you won't have that problem.
If it's not wright, get bit fixed.
I don't buy the lame excuse about her running a little hot so go easy on her when I'm working 10-15 hrs a day.
Since the valve covers have never been off, I went in to get her checked out.
Ron T owns The Cat Doctor in Fontana, Ca.
He only works on Cats and was referred to me by my good friend
Mark Garcia.
When I first went down to Ron's shop, one of the first things his mechanic asked me was if I wanted more power
That's my kind of mechanic :notworthy
I made an appointment for the following Monday which gave me time to install a pyrometer.
No pyrometer... no tune up.... no power.
The valves were way off so we set them tight.
I had the governor checked and set.
The high idle and torque were set. (5 turns ea.)
Finally, the timing was checked, repaired and re-set.
Now....
I've been in and driven some fairly fast/strong rigs before.
But this tune up was insane
I mean, I had more power than I could use.
That's why I went with a OR6051 turbo.
This truck is like a rocket now.
There's no more mashing the pedal to the floor.
And no need to drop gears where I once had to drop down to 8th or 7th.
Where I once made almost 17 psi. of boost, I now make 30+ with the larger turbo.
I need a different gauge that goes above 30 psi.
Power?
until I run her on a dyno, who knows?
I'm assured by the mechanic that I'm putting a minium of 400-450 to the ground.
Those #'s were before I changed to the larger turbo.
The object now is to not break anything and to see if I can increase my fuel mileage.
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RollOver Pete
Senior Member
Pete
Good to see you back. You were gone long enough I was getting worried about you. All those hrs out in the desert, thought you maybe got lost or something!
Looks like you are enjoying the hydraulic trailer. They sure are handy.
The cat docs logo is great!
HEF on the laptop, out in the field, wrenching on the truck. You are a die hard.
Good to see you back. You were gone long enough I was getting worried about you. All those hrs out in the desert, thought you maybe got lost or something!
Looks like you are enjoying the hydraulic trailer. They sure are handy.
The cat docs logo is great!
HEF on the laptop, out in the field, wrenching on the truck. You are a die hard.
D4E SA
Member
Nice KW.I havnt seen that truck around foor a while.Few years back I used to see it hauling scrapers.Nothin like havin a big cat with a set of sticks and a retarder.
AtlasRob
Senior Member
Doctor :notworthy thats a magician glad you approve of the results Pete, as you say try not to break anything. :drinkup
glad you approve of the results Pete, as you say try not to break anything. :drinkup
RollOver Pete
Senior Member
I've picked up almost 1 mile per gallon.
I've done the math and keep records of all the fuel I burn.
I've checked it and checked it again.
Last fill up worked out to 5.7
I've done the math and keep records of all the fuel I burn.
I've checked it and checked it again.
Last fill up worked out to 5.7
AtlasRob
Senior Member
I've picked up almost 1 mile per gallon.
and cover the ground in less time no doubt :cool2
Bob Horrell
Charter Member
My Western Star has the same Chalmers suspension shown on the Kenworth, but without the large spread between drivers. It is one beefy suspension. With an air ride cab and seat, it isn't too bad of a ride. It has a lot of articulation and really is an "offroad" suspension. It is about 1,000lbs lighter than a Hendricks spring suspension.
RollOver Pete
Senior Member
My first weekend off in .....a long time.
The RattleStar is running great but I'm a bit worn out.
We've started another hole for the City of Riverside at Waterman @ Orange Show Rd. We'll start back up at Seal Beach as soon as the city decides on a well design.
The RattleStar is running great but I'm a bit worn out.
We've started another hole for the City of Riverside at Waterman @ Orange Show Rd. We'll start back up at Seal Beach as soon as the city decides on a well design.
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