Episode 59: The Story of the Truck with an Illegal Engine

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

We have teased this story over the last few episodes. At the end of 2018, we came across a truck that we considered adding to the fleet. This would be the first truck we would buy together. We had to go through a lot to get this truck legal and operating. It’s been a great learning experience. Strap in and enjoy the ride!

The truck just after we had it towed to Indianapolis for qualification.

The truck just after we had it towed to Indianapolis for qualification.

Getting some new shoes at qualification time.

Getting some new shoes at qualification time.

The used engine we bought to replace the illegal engine.

The used engine we bought to replace the illegal engine.

The new engine going back together.

The new engine going back together.

The truck just after we had it towed to Indianapolis for qualification.

The truck just after we had it towed to Indianapolis for qualification.

Sitting in my driveway after working for one week.

Sitting in my driveway after working for one week.

Notice the missing flywheel.

Notice the missing flywheel.

The old 12.7 Series 60 illegal engine out of the truck.

The old 12.7 Series 60 illegal engine out of the truck.

Chris Polk