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I just read on the Gateway Pundit that the Minneapolis police have tucked their tails between their legs and gone back to their stations leaving the rioters to have their way in the city.. What does this say to the rest of the country?????? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/breaking-minneapolis-police-including-chief-forced-retreat-after/

Man oh man... how true is that O.D.? I'll start,,, Its true..

One thing I remember is that liners have a .002" crush when installed. That said, i never measured the pistons, when I had correct part numbers. As far as wrist pin bushings go, i do slide the wrist pin in the bushing with light coating of oil. I guess i developed 'the feel' for the fitment. I beleive the clearence fro them is .0015" . I hope some of this helps,

Handful of cry babies holding signs… and why aren’t they out there working ???… we all know what the rest of the town wants let’s get her done… bob

So here's a technical question. Book calls for bore to be 4.875. My liners had a bit more shrink then then needed and it tightened the bore a touch. 4.8735-4.873 (almost .002). Bottom of pistons are 4.865-4.866. The book lists like 4 different pistons and 4 different tolerances. From .0045 to .009 clearance depending on piston. None are what my part number is on my piston. So, is .007 clearance good? It's in the middle. I'm not familiar with big diesels, so I'm guessing it would be fine. Going by my mics, the wrist pins have about .0003 extra clearance. I think .0004-0007 is what it calls for. Just a quick check on pin bores all were right at .001. Something this big I don't see it as a huge issue. The rod bushing look near new. No odd wear patterns like the rods are bent. Those tapered bushings would be a PITA to replace and hone. Thoughts?

Back in that time period, it was common for a 5th wheel to be mounted with U bolts around the frame. Wood spacer block inside the C channel, and 5/8" U bolts around the frame. Much the same way truck bodies are mounted. No mounting angle on the side of the frame. I have one in my yard that is mounted that way. Very little to show if it is removed and the frame painted. A tractor protection valve and a trolly valve on the steering column would be indications it might have been a tractor at some point.

This has a lot of gaskets, not just a pan. Everything from below the heads. Side, front, pan, o rings, water pump, cooler rebuild, etc.

Back in the dark ages I remember paying $5.00 for a Cummins oil pan gasket for my 220

For Sale.... Mack Cruiseliner. 6x4. Only One in the Country. Built in 1982 Registered in 1987. Ex Ruttle Plant. Left Hand Drive. Manual Gearbox. Historical Tax. Near Brake Chambers On Back Two Axles. Near Air Pipes. Top Of Gearbox Rebuilt. Recon Turbo. Upgraded 350 hp Engine. 4 New Hadley Air Horns. Steering Column Recon. All up and running just needs a few bits to finish off main ones been a new stop cable and needs the interior doing. £30k ONO - (NO VAT). So after a lot of thought I have decided to let the Mack move on. The only reason is due too something else that has come up what I’m keen to get and do up. As you all know over the last 12 months she’s had a lot done to her to make her the truck she is today. I will try list some of the stuff what has been done. The main thing left to do is the interior of the cab but it’s a good place for the new owner to put there mark on it. So she’s had a 2nd hand engine with a slight overhaul now 350hp. New rear chambers on 2nd and 3rd axles. All the brakes stripped down cleaned and freed up with new hub seals where needed. Top of the gear box stripped down and new orings and seals. A recon turbo. New air pipes and water pipes all over. A nice paint job to give her a fresh look. She does need the odd bit of mechanical work to just finish her off but nothing to serious but will try get them done before she is sold. The truck is type approved and uk registered so can be put back to work and this is a big bonus with the current rules and regs with the American trucks at mo. Any further questions or enquires please feel free too drop me a message. Uk based

That's an interesting point of no signs of the 5th wheel ever installed. Iranians still have plenty B-models straight trucks with long wheel base and cargo body in operation. But those assembled in Iran have industrial style front grille with shutters in the most cases. I'm pretty sure you will make many discoveries about yout truck since it is not young and definitely keeps some history. If you make more pictures of it (chassis, engine compartment, front axle) people on here might share some useful info about it I belive.

Thank you all. Yeah Vlad back in the day before i was even born there were planty of B seris mack in turkey but 80-90% of them were sadlt crushed for 2 reason people had no idea how to maintain them and operate them there for they were all very beatn up and 2nd is eveyone tought they were wothles and just junked them. Most classic cars suffered the same fate as these beautiful trukcs did. Thanks for the tip Brocky. I will get in touch with them with a donation. A very odd think is there are no signs of a 5 th wheel ever been connected on the truck but i might be wrong im young and have much to learn about classic trucks

Looks like we are going to be bidding against each other

I also ordered a lower gasket kit from a place in Florida. $79. I didn't even call Mack to see what they wanted. Should be here first of the week and by then I should be able to button up the bottom side.

Looking for a project truck or tractor that needs cab, hood etc. Must have a good E7 engine . The rest is negotiable Gene 208-573-3989

I think Vlad and Paul are mostly tight.. Most fire trucks were build as single axle drives, unless it was to be a tanker or VERY heavy pumper.. You will have to find the serial # on the frame to identify it further. It is very possible that the first restorer put that cab and hood with the B-85 emblem on another twin screw tractor chassis????? If you can find the number, send it to the Mack museum ( with a donation) and they can tell you how it left the factory.

Yep

Welcome to the forum I'm guessing the lads here are right, was a fire truck and was extended and made into bogie drive Paul

I bet you will need one of those widgets 2 weeks later... 🍻 How do I know..?