That's a Big Truck

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 07/17/2017 at 14:28 • Filed to: None

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Mack M45SX Prime Mover with a 16V71 Detroit (1136ci V-16). That air start...

jimz > Jcarr 07/17/2017 at 14:41

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air starters have the advantage of (initially) cranking the engine over faster, but you’re kind of hosed if the engine doesn’t fire before the air supply is exhausted.

Spring starters are neat too:

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > jimz 07/17/2017 at 15:00

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Many air start trucks can be started with air from the tires. Thus you have 18 chances to get it fired up, and when you do, the air compressor can pump them back up.

BahamaTodd > Jcarr 07/17/2017 at 15:41

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