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Just some conjecture - the gen/alt does require HP. The load rises -substantially- as the output V exceeds the bat V. I could see it (output) loitering at 24 where load is very low, then -causing- the belts slip when put to task. JimK

The fact that it uses ~50% more fuel AND puts out less than half the power of my new Mack says a lot about effiency. One advantage it has over a hot rod [in VE] is the low rpm keeps CFM down. Usually the worst intake tracts respond the best to some grinding. JimK

Not to down play a worn rings issue ,but this is a part. One by-product of combustion is water vapor.Just part of blow-by (includes CO2,NOx, SO2, NO2, particulates, H2SO4, various hydrocarbons used ,or perhaps not, benzene...) . Another water source? The crankcase, being open [to perhaps...

Even short it will get oil press up sooner.You could use two 2... Moroso makes a manual version. I paid $50(?) for this one on e-bay. It is adjustable and rebuildable , 3 qt cap. Summit, and others, sells them ~170(?). They have a 1-1/2 qt, and a cheap gav feed too. The press models can be...

I use it. It has good adhesion, is cheap,safe, is available everywhere, will take most any top coat... Dries a bit slow more so at low temp.I spray, roll and brush it. JimK

Just to point out the obvious- extra air filter capacity- because they get dirty.JimK

For heads the book calls for engine oil , so -no- adjustment applies. See page 50/ 51 sec (g) in LDS-465-1 Troubleshooting Manual( in TM section). Retorque is covered in sec. (n).JimK

Well voltage is more important to a spark plug. Amps rule when stick welding (both are arcs). As for trucks, at risk of crossing over to the realm of junk science, I can offer this.I drive a little rig tractor trailer. I say 'little' because we use 'city' tractors for road work., 99% it's a...

I would argue they both "matter". I just put 'HP torque formula' in goggle to make sure I don't butch the equation for a reply. The top hit looks like it should answer this faster than I can type something .While it's context is cars this issue matters even more with trucks (I need to wrench...

I just did a retorque to make sure it was done correctly(I didn't do the R+R). I run it a bit (fast idle ~10min) between heads.(ok, I'm slow.Remeber the turtle beat that hare). I used the special wrench. I removed the nuts one at a time and oiled them with SAE30. Some were low which made me...

RE: Re: RE: Exhaust Flow air flow in lb/min at 5/10psi. Sorry don't have time to find the formula for converting to CFM. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=111182&highlight=#111182 The naturally aspirated engine might have peak volumetric efficiency (VE)...

NAPA chemical conditioner filter is #4073

I wrote: I've been thinking about this and have some mixed feelings. I'm not an engineer so comments/ criticism welcomed. A curved tip used to be called the 'inducer' the thought was, as I stated, a pumping aid. It may indeed work that way at low speeds. The problem I'm having is that a...

They would never get away using words like that today. Now it'd be something in French, with Renault cast into the side of the blocks. The change(s) asked for would likely have been multifuel. Being a business I think Mack would have considered it. I'll sure they felt it was not profitable...

conjecture - Mack costs more.Today as well, partly because the labor is union-UAW,partly because they are over-built (stronger). JimK

some of that hardware has been placed on parts in photo.U bolt nuts/washers not shown because left in a diff box.JimK

pic Great service.Thanks Arthur.JimK p.s. All the freight co. I have worked for ,(now one absorbed by the one mentioned), never much cared about providing p.s (and never did). The NMFA (national master freight agreement) now mandates p.s. Article 16, sec.6, paragraph (s): "all new...

My test was the problem. I just used a propane torch and got a 70*F to 900*F (gauge reading) in ~30 seconds(used the microwave as my timer). For 'temp rise speed' it appears high speed gasses in the exhaust will speed things up. EGT readings still lag but much less than my first test. This...

Run long enough, hot enough, the housing will glow. U may never get the chance to see this because of the time it takes to slow down, park, set the brake, get out, open the hood... Heat energy emitted is both convection (hot air) and infar-red (radiation). The latter travels thru the air at...

I've pulled 10.5T on 3.5T trailer. Handling is good. Stops are good, even panic stops, even with e-brakes. Air brakes are a better way to go. Power is the problem. 135 hp doesn't cut it on grades. Going faster that the max load rating (45mph) is not an option. In my opinion the...