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I towed my about 30 miles to Dutch's place behind my '62 Chevy one ton (spooky trip-anything over about 30 mph the would wag the '62 all over the road! ,then spent over a month there working it over. Serviced it (oil change,top off all the boxes,grease every fitting,etc., worked a little on the brakes,found 2 wheels that wouldn't adjust loose enough to make me happy,but ran it that way anyhow.adjusted the clutch and E-brake,installed a horn,re-wired the whole truck with Delco 22si alternator,a GMC fusebox,light switch,stoplight switch,dimmer switch,moved the starter button to the dash through a Ford solenoid,made all the lights work right,added Halogen headlights and wired a trailer plug in,fabricated a front bumper,rear frame plate with reciever hitch,an exhaust stack,and a combination boom/jib crane on the back (tested it out by picking up the back of Dutch's Ford pick up about 3 feet off the ground),fixed a door latch on the right door,created a door latch for the left door since it has a crimp in it that keeps the stock latch from working,added a second fuel tank,upholdered the seat cushions with mexican saddleblankets,and installed a new bulldog and a shift knob. My was now dressed for the road. Finally I hooked the '62 Chevy one ton to the back and drove my home,only 290 miles. The trip was relatively uneventful outside of the overheating every time I pulled it into overdrive until darkness fell,then it ran cool enough to pull overdrive but I was starting up Emmigrant summit so I no longer had the power to use over. Checked my speedo against measured miles and when the speedo said I had 45 mph,I really had about 30-31 mph. Going down the summits Golconda and Emmigrant,I pegged the speedo,an indicated 75 mph,an actual 55-60 mph! I think I should get an honorary CDL;if THIS trip didn't prove my abilities,nothing will! Since getting home,I've installed air horns and a reserve tank (I'm looking for a used gear driven compressor that will fit the 3 bolt location on the back of my timing case.) I have a kit ordered for the master cylinder,should be here Monday or Tuesday. Once I have the air and brake issues resolved I'll do some bodywork and get some glasswork done,and look for some good tires. For now it'll work fine for short trips and heavy work. Speed

Thanks Packer; don't know what good I'll be for trades-most everything I've replaced was shot beyond my ability to raise from the dead. Let me know what you need and I'll see what I can scare up in my area. Any idea when you'll be rolling through Elko? I found a parts store that could come up with numbers for the hydraulic kits,so I ordered a master cylinder kit,should be here first of the week. as soon as I can get the brakes adjusted loose enough to remove the drums I'll rebuild the wheel cylinders and install the HydraVac I pulled from my GMC parts truck,and get the shoes relined if they need it. I'm going to look for a gear driven air compressor,it looks like the current ones might fit my engine too. (They might not have the same gear pattern,??) Aside from that and plumbing air lines and tanks,all that needs doing is a good cooling system flush. Oh-I need to get some bumper markers welded too. I built some for the Mack after punching a hole in my neighbor's redwood fence parking the truck a few days ago with the front bumper. (I didn't think the bumper stuck out that far...) Still pondering how to fit some lights on the tops. Also got the air horns installed,mounted an air tank on the right running board bracket,between the board and the frame,and an inflator valve right next to the battery box cover. (They sound great! ) Just scored some decent carpet today,so the Mack's getting carpets made tomorrow. That's about what I've done on the Mack lately. Speed

I hadda laugh at the wire wheel one-it happens often to me. Usually I can hear the part in question ricochet 3 or 4 times and completely disappear,it's the only one in town and is all that would be needed to finish assembling my vehicle so I could go search for another one... Speed

Is it possible to install a spin on conversion for it? If it is,this'd sure as hell be the time for it... Speed

In order: house payment meds gasoline utilities more gasoline insurance food even more gasoline shop supplies parts for: 1945 Mack 1962 Chevy one ton 1980 Datsun 1957 GMC 100 1980 chevy Citation 1966 Pontiac Catalina Coming home soon: 1957 GMC 350 dump truck 1960 GMC 370 ten wheeler (probably parts truck,but maybe not???) various power tools a little more gasoline... Speed

:bmod1: Hey,T Man; Welcome to the gathering. What drivetrain does your EH have? Now that he's not a wrecker anymore,what does he do? My '45 EH has been a dump truck but spent most of it's life pulling a lowboy hauling heavy equipment. It has an EN354 gas motor with an updraft carb(a real pain to work on! ),a 5 speed with a direct 5th,and a under/direct/overdrive Brown Lipe aux. transmission that was added early on (for the additional low gear,according to the original owner),and a 6.86 rear end ratio. I recently added a jib crane to help me load metal on trailers or on the flatbed I'll be installing in a couple of months. I'll be leaving the 5th wheel on it for now though. Okay,your turn! Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: Hi all; My EN 354 has a wierd cooling problem;driving in town,or going down the highway it runs between 180 and 210 degrees,which seems to be okay with it. but every time I pull it into overdrive,the temp goes right to 220. I know the cooling system needs to be flushed and re-filled,but my question is regarding the thermostat. I pulled the housing while replacing the top hoses,with intention of replacing the thermostat,but it seems to be installed permanently. It looks to be connected to a pin that's pressed through the housing towards the top,and welded. I could be wrong,but thats how it looked to me. Rather than destroy it,I just cleaned it up and reassembled it.Would it be possible/recommended to remove it and install a modern type thermostat in the housing? Thanks for your help. Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: Hi all; After driving my '45 EH home,I have some questions about my brakes. Where can I find master cylinder and wheel cylinder kits for it? The parts stores don't even acknowledge Mack trucks,let alone stock parts for 'em. What's the procedure for adjusting the brakes? I know on each backing plate there's an adjuster cam-bolt toward the top for each shoe,and if I remember right,there's an eccentric bolt with a jam nut for each shoe at the bottom. My problem is that I have one front (Left-front)and one rear (Right-rear)brake that dragged all the way home. Before I left I jacked up the front wheel and turned the adjuster back and forth until I had the least amount of drag,then I adjusted the bottom eccentric bolts too,but all that did was tighten the shoes again,so I reset them to the least drag and locked 'em down. Before I started I could barely turn the front wheel,and at the end,if I put everything I had into it,I could get it to spin about half a revolution. Moving to the rear,I jacked it up,couldn't even move the wheels.(YES,it was in Neutral) I adjusted the upper cam-bolts as best I could and got ity freed up to about what the front wheel started at. I tried to break the eccentric jam nuts loose but even with a 3 foot cheater bar on the wrench and me jumping up-n-down on it,no joy. I finally gave up and settled for checking the drum/backing plate occasionally for extreme heat build up on the way home. Didn't seem to get very hot. As things warm up,the brakes seem to free up a little,to a point where if I knock it out of gear at about 15 mph,it actually coasts a little ways,finally rolls to a stop,and I can barely feel the brake "set" as the truck stops. So,how do I get the brakes backed off enough to remove the drums? And whats the correct procedure for adjusting those piggies? Thanks! Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: Hi all; Anybody know where I can get a functional windshield regulator,a striker plate for my left door,a heater fan motor and a glove box door? New or decent used would be great. I also need repair kits for the door glass regulators,but I think the kits for late 30's-mid 40's Chevy trucks will work with a little "tuning". Thanks! Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: That's them-thanks for fishing 'em outta the Twilight Zone! So far,the only real concern I have is the carb acting sorta weak, but I think it'll get better the more I drive it. Also,the tires are pretty weathered,but I'm not gonna be going very fast and won't be hauling much so they should be fine. Speed :bmod2:

I don't think the videos are going to work here,but if they do,the first one is the first drive in my Mack,and the others are just stuff Dutch recorded while we were working on it.

:bmod1: Hey Packer; Just had a llittle luck with the shifter;sprayed it down a few times with WD and ran it through the gears several times after each application,it works quiter a lot easier now. Hi, HK; We heated the stick last night and pulled it over towards the main stick a little,actually got it a bit too close and the sticks got in each others' way in a couple of gears so we re-bent the aux. stick back towards the seat a little. I think this'll work. The only possible conflict would be reverse-overdrive,and I donm't think I'd be using that particular combination anyway. If I DO,it just means I'll have to shift progressively(so one stick will "release" the other one.) We got the hitch done and got the front bumper built and installed-it looks pretty impressive! I upholstered the seats in saddle blanket. The mast is on for the boom,we're having to build hinges for it and the drill press isn't working too well,so it's slow going. That and the tow bar brackets are about all that's left to do on the Well,I might try to cut a window for the left door and engineer a pull strap to raise and lower it until I figure out where to find window riser parts. I noticed the '46 Chevy truck rebuild kits look a lot like what I took out of the ,so I might try a conversion later on. Same goes for the windshield regulator,only the Chevy has a crank and the has a big wing-nut. We got a couple of video clips of me and the ,I'll try to get 'em posted here somewhere. They're also on Youtube,but I haven't figured out all the tech BS to get them to work here yet. :bmod2: Speed

:bmod1: Hi Rick; I'm not familiar with that,but it sounds like a good idea. Can you email me some info on the conversion,maybe some pics? Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: On my Eh the shifter for the 3 speed Brown-Lipe box is located on the passenger side of the main box,and is a genuine pain to shift. What is involved in moving it to the driver side where I can reach it without sliding across the seat? Are mounting brackets available,or do people just make whatever it takes to make it work? It also has a really long throw,and has a hard time crossing from Low to Direct-it seems to hang up in neutral,like the shifter's out of adjustment. I've just been picking my range while it's stopped,since trying to shift the Brownie on the run just results in rolling to a stop fighting the shifter and having to start over again. Also,I had to adjust the clutch when I first drove it,because it was set clear at the top of the pedal. Now I have it where it's more comfortable for me to use,but it only has abour 3-1/2 inches of travel from fully disengaged to fully engaged. There's still about 4-1/2 inches of un-used pedal travel there. Is it normal? I'm wondering if this is indicating the clutch disc is needing replacement. Still works well,though a little sudden. I'm being told I can run this old flathead six at around 2,800-3,000 RPM's on the highway;is that so? The engine seems to be in good shape;warmed up it idles at 45 lbs oil pressure,comes up to a little over 50 at driving speed,so I don't think engine condition will have much bearing on how fast I can safely rev it. Okay-enough questions for now-time for a little down time. Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: I've been kinda looking for a belt driven air compressor to replace the one missing off my '45 EH,without much success. I notice my EN354 has a 3 bolt cover on the back of the timing cover where I've seen the gear driven air compressor on other Mack gas engines. My question is,do the more current air compressors,such as the Tu-Flow 750,still fit the older engines with 3 bolt mounting? Will I need to find a drive gear,or does it usually come with the compressor? How is the gear-lash adjusted? Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: My truck has the ratio stamped in big numbers on the top of the carrier,right side of center. There's a flat boss there with the ratio. Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: Hi all; Just a short update about my new . I'm still in the Reno area working on it,looks like I have about another week before it's ready to drive home. Dutch and I have spent the last week getting the fuel system functional and re-wiring the truck. The original wire was brittle and crumbled every time I moved anything. While we were at it,we changed it over to 12 volts,installed a GM blade type fuse block and a 17(?)SI alternator. Had to order a pulley for it. We got the brakes operational,but the previous owner removed the Hydra Vac,so it's working without one for now. Worked on door glass today,both regulators are damaged so we blocked the windows up and removed the regulators to try to repair them.bI've cut replacement floorboards for it,as soon as it stops raining I'll install and fit them. Took it for a test drive today-it was GREAT!!!! It runs out well,doesn't get over about 140 degrees,and after idling all morning while we worked on lights etc. still held about 50 lbs oil pressure. Learned a few things about it; It really NEEDS a Hydra Vac! I have some bodywork to do on the drivers door jamb to make the door latch. I need to find a wiper motor for it. I need to move the shifter for the Brownie-it's clear across the cab from me,and appears to be installed backwards,the shift pattern is exactly opposite of what it should be. It's a bear to shift-sticks a lot trying to get through neutral. Not a single grease fitting on that shifter,either. The speedo works,no idea yet how accurately. I'll need a windshield regulator since somebody let the windshield hinge freeze up and destroyed the regulator trying to wrench it open. A brass doorknob will work on the passenger side outside,but requires a strong grip to open. Updraft carbs aren't one of my favorite things. I have a couple of weeks left on my 30 day temp permit to drive it and work the bugs out so I'll be getting as much drive time in as I can. Dutch recorded some video of the test run,as soon as we figure out how to send it you'll get to watch me leave and return in it. Next up will be making a front bumper for it,extending the frame behind the rear axle about 3 feet for when I put a flatbed on it,and building the boom for it. Almost forgot-I had a 1957 GMC dump truck with under 70,000 miles given to me;needs the brakes bled,3 tires,and one valve spring replaced. I have it stored with another friend here,I'll have to get thattruck operable next time I come down,load my little truck in the back and drive IT home. Well,I'm beat-I'll write more later. THE MACK LIVES!!!!! Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: Okay guys; I'll try to get some pics of the project;my camera took a powder shortly after I got to Reno,but with Dutchman's help I might be able to do something for pics. BTW-A guy here in Reno just gave me a 1957 GMC 350 Dump truck in exchange for cleaning it and a bunch of scrap off a lot downtown. It was bought new by his Dad and was used in a family owned masonry business until his Dad passed away in '92,and the truck hadn't turned a wheel since. It has under 70,000 miles on it and has a 270 six,4 speed/2 speed axle,and a broken valve spring and 3 bad tires. Once the is ready to travel I plan to try to get the Jimmie fixed,and will make another trip down for it later on. I also traded a chop saw for a 1960 GMC parts truck similar to the dump truck,but with a tag axle and a V-8. Plan here is to cut it off right behind the cab,make a trailer out of the rear half,slide the front half onto the trailer,roll my '62 one ton onto the dump bed,hook the trailer to the dump truck and drive it home to Elko. To get the on the road I still need to find a wiper motor and a Hydra-Vac,which I think I have on the parts GMC. The wiper motor's gonna be harder to find,I might be able to get one off a Toyota Land Cruiser. I'll know about that in a day or two. Well,better get some rest,got a lot to do tomorrow and it's supposed to snow. Later! Speed :bmod2:

:bmod1: Hey guys; I'm writing this from Dutch's place in Sun Valley Nevada,just a couple of miles North of Reno. A couple of days ago we brought my here from Carson City-a death defying tow of about 45 miles. I went over with plans to get it running and driving it here,but the carb wasn't getting gas and we ran out of daylight so we came back over the following morning. I decided to just tow it over so I'd have better access to parts and tools. The previous owner told me it wouldn't do corners on a tow bar,but it did fine in that respect; the biggest problem was that it wanted to go everywhere but straight. Anything over about 30 miles per hour the dragged my one ton duallie all over the road. Near the hot springs coming into Reno some jackass decided to hook a U-turn in rush hour traffic right in front of us,hit a curb and stopped;I jumped on the brakes and glanced in the mirror,nobody beside me so I swung over into the left lane. Missed the idiot,even though she reversed into the lane I'd just left. Other than that and a couple of very slow ascents on the hills leaving Carson and going into Sun Valley,it went without a problem. I'll be pulling the carb tomorrow after I go retrieve the '57 GMC 2-1/2 ton dump bed truck I rescued today. There's no room for it here so I'm parking it at another friends house. Once I have the ready for the road,I'll try to replace the GMC's broken valve spring and get it ready to drive,and once my finances will tolerate another trip,I'll come down and get it. While I've been working on the mechanical stuff on the Dutch has been doing a lot of re-wiring on it. It's getting a GM fusebox,fitted into the huge voltage regulator case,which will be vacant once we install the 100 amp Delco truck alternator. Also it'll get taillights,and we've repaired all the other lights in the truck,and given it Halogen headlights. Still left to do are bleeding and adjusting the brakes,adjusting the clutch,topping off the boxes,finding a replacement wiper motor,replacing the intake hose and top radiator hoses,doing some bodywork to try to make the left door latch,and working on the windshield regulator. Then the fabrication will start-building a front bumper,the boom,a hitch plate for the rear,a bunch of misc. brackets,and an exhaust stack. We're also going to install an aux. gas tank to give me enough range to make approx 100-150 miles between gas stops. I also need to get some tow bar brackets made on the front of the one ton,so I can tow it home. It appears all the gauges work,even the horn even tried to work-I think it's just full of dirt. I'll try to clean it up too,as I'd like all the accessories to work on it. I decided to look for a gear driven air compressor for my ;I've noticed a lot of the re-con's I see on eBay are set up that way-will they fit my engine,or is the application more specific? Well,I need to get some sleep,lots to do tomorrow. Later! Speed :bmod2:

As it SHOULD be... Speed

Yep,HK-you're right. I was just reading the info on transmissions again and the info I saw was on the optional monoshift. I wrongly assumed the straight 5 speed would have the same basic features. Not that it'll make a big difference to me,but thanks for catching that. Speed

That's pretty much how I see it-unless I have some weight on,the only real reason for me to run it through all the gears is just for practice,which I plan to get a lot of on the way home. I imagine once I'm comfortable with the boxes I'll start using mostly 3rd low,4th low,5th low,then direct,then over. 5 gears. I think I read the main box is synchro'ed in third through fifth. (Wonder if there's any synchro's left in there?) Of course I've also read the gear spread in Trucks is even enough that synchronizers are less important than in other brands. Thanks for the reply;I'm learning so much from all of you on this forum. BTW-went through my finances today,and due to some unexpected expenses,this trip is gonna be pretty thin-sliced. I'll get it done but will have to skip a few luxuries I'd hoped to get done. No big deal-I'll do that stuff when I get it home. Speed

Just to beat that poor ol' dead horse one more lick: My '45 EH has the straight 5 speed with a 3 speed brownie in it;It'll shift pretty near the same as in the video,right? Only less a few gears? Speed

I don't get the name-"Ugly Mack"; I don't think there's such a thing as an Ugly Mack-only Macks with Character. This one'll be cooler than cool when it's done though. Enjoy it. Admire it. Revel in its unique character. And take lotsa pictures along the way ! Speed

Damn-I hope my EH fares better when I go to drive it home!! That kind of adventure I don't need! Glad you're on the mend. At least you have that much of the "restoration" done now. I'm guessing you'll be looking the truck over a lot closer from here on,maybe catch problems before they become Catastrophic Failures. I expect to be repairing/replacing parts on the EH for a pretty good while before I can feel like I don't need to worry about possible mechanical problems. Speed