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Notice how the steering box is where it ought to be, rather than where it wound up in the later design.

I stand corrected, one of the prototypes I saw was the Chrysler, not a GM try at it. The Teledyne was the other one I saw in person. It's been a while...

That chassis & body was originally designed just for that Deutz powerplant.

Retrofitted the original 6-cyl Deutz air-cooled Diesel, like I saw at YPG back in '82? It was so pretty under the hood went like a raped ape, and took the contract away from Teledyne and GM. G744

Maybe it was the early 80's inserts, a two-piece bolt together alloy thing that was a real bitch to get in and out of a tire.

That would be a good test.

Another thing about the M39-series and M809-series trucks is the transfer is fully synchronized, and it can (with sufficient practice) be used to split a shift on a hill so as not to loose too much speed. I've seen another Mack engined rig with the hi-lo lever arranged akin to a 5&3 shift...

A sniper's motto, there.

Balancing runflats? Surely you jest....

From the starter post relay 4th post to the + feed side of your coil. It will only go hot when in the start mode, no additional devices needed. A 6-Volt starter is the ticket, you may have a 12-Volt one. Won't hurt things a bit. G744

As far as your license is concerned, a lot depends on your state. In AZ, we have an exemption from commercial restrictions: A 25-year or older Historic Vehicle plate. I carry a copy of the Arizona Revised Statute outlining type of licensing, and have had to have a cop read it, usually...

Ummm...Most all the G744 drop-ins (the top loader Timkin/Rockwell units) have the same 6.44:1 ratio, as they're interchangeable between locations. Missile trucks used a gearset in the 10:1 range. The Sprag unit runs free if everything is turning the SAME speed. They lock if the rears slip...

ENDT-673. My error.

Too bad you're way East in MO. I have a 5-ton tractor, Mack END673 engine (the best, BTW). It's a project rig, and needs to be put together. For my asking price of $1,500 here in AZ, it's not a bad deal. Also FS is an 900-series hydraulic winch for an additional $500. If interested...

How does England license a rig like yours? LHD, lighting issues, eTc? Just curious, but I don't want to know how much Diesel is there LOL. D

3PH Voltages 208, 230, and 480 have been standard for over half a century now... 110, 220, and 440 are long gone, as well as 416.

I learned to use Nickle rod for cast Iron in college back in '72. Sure beats Brazing! G744

I've found those particular switches are junk, with just the same result in regular uses. First off, any of them with a 'key' just never have the low contact resistance necessary to handle a Diesel starter current. Ditch the 'security' idea and get one of these: Cole-Hersee battery disconnect...

So true. Some of you guys travel a lot, so I thought to offer it. That goes for any of you. 744

I have a 5-ton tractor that you could have all the 5th wheel and ramps for coming to get it. There couldn't be a whole lot of difference between them, as both trucks have the same frame width. I'm just outside of Phoenix.