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If you have a plastic overflow tank you can upgrade it to a metal tank. This eliminates a lot of the coolant loss issues.

In the early seventies we needed 8 -10 single axles now to fulfill a 4 year local mail contract we were awarded. Mack had 2 R-Model Maxi-dynes/5 speeds. My father insisted that 5 spd couldn't work. My father bought 2 out of desperation. Within days he returned hoping to get 6 more. He...

3021 hrs and nothing but routine maint. Going to have to pull out book and see if I need to do anything else. I did clean the spark arrestor once. Pull a 1/2" pipe plug out. Run at high load 10-15 minutes and replace plug. No parts. Glad I didn't pay $125 per hour for that repair.

And you should apologize to Moot.

People came on here to help you. Posts like above is why people bash you. Please be respectful.

I and the others thank you. There is a lot of knowledge to be picked up here. When bs appears it gets shot down pretty quick. I appreciate those that take the time and effort to post informative links. And Ragman for providing comic relief along with some insight.

I'm just a truck driver. Been doing it so long I have a lot of experiences. Nothing to worship, for sure.

What was the last job you had that you did like ?

Worst feature. 150 hrs. I have a plastic tote that has filter wrench, homemade funnel , knife, and ratchet with 10mm socket if I remember right. Throw cardboard on ground, pull exposed oil plug, and let drain into pan. Go to toolbox 3 and get filter, 3qts of oil. Replace plug, open trap...

Admired me, thanks. Past tense ?

Remember the marry a younger wife advice ?

I have no tripak experience. I think DaveKC has run both. The espar/webastco style heater is unbeatable. Particularly if you have an autostart APU. The Onan is very smooth/quiet. Dependable and long lasting.

You're supposed to put a smiley face when being sarcastic. Ex: Onan/espar better than tripak ? :)

If your owner has a good quarter explain to him the benefits of the Onan/Espar combo. It's about as good as it gets. :)

Bloomington Il. Little bridge on side road west of 55 near the candy company. Customer said turn at a Stop Sign that had been stolen. Got to bridge. It had an S curve to get on it. Trl too long. :eek: Backed up that Mack forever to next intersection. No PS. 2 stick/5 reverse. I'd get...

If it's too low it shouldn't start. Checking coolant is first thing I'd do. Also go to the part in your side box. Make sure it has air flow around it. Also there is a washable filter that snaps off. The owners manual/ trouble shooting guide is/was on the rigmaster website.

My first assigned truck was a two stick Mack, camelback suspension. And he says "no cruise !"

We got it good. As recently as the 90's I remember spotting a long trl in Madison Wi and having tears in my eyes. No power steering. Zero grease on 5th wheel. When I pulled out from under the trl I actually had metal shavings on the fifth wheel. Roadway has nowhere near the maintenance program...

Well said. More a state of mind.

I've wondered if OP has talked to Bolt about lack of miles or whatever the problem is ? A wacky owner can hold back a good driver.