Freightrain
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Finally went and did it
Freightrain replied to xdudebrahx's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Ya, I had my "chauffeurs" license back in 1986? Just a written test and I had it. I let it lapse when the CDL came around because I didn't need it then. Then about 15 yrs later I have to start from scratch> Go figure. Lucky I didn't have to take any schools, just the tests. -
Will this engine fit my truck?
Freightrain replied to ranchhopper's topic in Engine and Transmission
300 Plus................hmmm, that'd make the ol B model fly!!!! I kinda understand the "V8" look, but how about just dolling up the 300? Some chrome and polish? If you are just looking for eye candy when opening the hood. Not that I wouldn't just love to take that 300 off your hands. (I need to find me a tip turbine) -
I can watch those movies, over and over and over........ And NO, I'm not kidding, Shirley.
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Okay, thanks guys. I didn't think he would give me the wrong ones, but was curious before I put them on. They have always been $8 at the dealership. That's a hell of a bargain in my eyes.
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21939324 was number I used on 673. This filter is 21939298. Both are listed as full flow. You cant beat $8 each at Mack. An fl1a for my cars is near that and 1/3 the size.
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Ok, I was at local dealer getting o-rings for filter housing that started leaking. I asked for 2 filters and he handed me these. It is not the same part number I used to run on set up I ran on 673 spin on. Is there different variations?
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When I put the air steering on my B, my wheel was out of whack and I couldn't two hand shift it because the spoke was in the way. Loosen nut, put knees under the wheel and push up. Take a whack at the shaft(or use an air hammer like me). Presto, wheel comes off.
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Finally went and did it
Freightrain replied to xdudebrahx's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I remember my test. The girl testing must have liked me?? Told me I only had to do ONE side of the truck on the pre-trip. "The other side is just a duplicate". Well, okay then. I had like 15 extra minutes in the cab to chat as the timer ran out. I forget what the time limit is? It is one of those nerve racking tests, for sure. Once done, you realize it isn't all that bad. I rented their truck so it was much easier on me to not worry about if the truck would pass pre trip. -
No, I already have a 60 gal and with only a single stage pump it takes too much to fill that. I should have stepped up to a two stage pump. Oh well, it works well enough for what I do.
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Two weeks and still 80#. Got an alum tank coming though.......
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Price? What's all included on the Mack stuff? Valve cover spacer? Turbo spacer?
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B model mack restoration
Freightrain replied to Kuis's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Potatoe, potato? Soda or Pop? -
Likely a 392. Yowza, I bet that is THIRSTY!!!! My 345 in my '72 pickup was bad enough, can't imagine with that truck.
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Friend had one with a NTC in it. Was an old ANR truck, with the red/blue stripe through the middle. Short single axle, he put a dump bed on it.
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http://www.firestoneracing.com/articles/indynews/2017/2/02-20-Penske-Blue-Hilton
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Wow...wonder what it has for power? Gaspot(392 or maybe a V6) or Diesel? I think they offered diesels in those but it would be a small one, cummins? I like how they are restoring all these old transporters. Like the drag teams versions too. Love to have something like that for my rig, but I'd miss my living quarters.
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Finally time to start assembly.
Freightrain replied to Hobert62's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Coming together pretty nice. -
Going on a week, still 80# in it. I looked at my valve and it is a bolt on style only. I can't use it on a threaded fitting style tank. I thought the valve was screwed onto the mount. Nope, one piece.
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Welcome to the forums. This gets hashed out regularly with individuals trying to use "antique" equipment and not have to jump through the hoops of what it takes "commercially". Is this going to be "business" equipment like making money kind of thing? Or going to shows with your toys?
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No, both mine are just metal tanks. Nothing inside. The flange just makes for a nice sealing surface and a solid mount for the valve. It's a four bolt pattern with split collar, typically I've seen for hydraulic hoses.
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sometimes you get lucky
Freightrain replied to Willie dog's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
My new doors have a very noticeable dimple, like Willies. That is why I was asking what they used from the factory. It would take a decent primer coat to fill them level. I agree on the Fluid film. Keeps moisture from tearing into the seams. I do my daily drivers twice a year with Fluid film. -
Well mine comes in about 26", using a level across the top and measuring down to the floor. So yours would fit my brackets. I forgot to look at my control valve and if I could convert it to thread on. I'll check that this weekend. BTW, still at 80# today.
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I'll check mine tonight and see what the actual diameter is. I see the one has a threaded bung? Is that air to the solenoid/starter? Mine has a bolt on flange fitting. Maybe that is how they do the aluminum tanks?
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3 days and still holding 80#.
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sometimes you get lucky
Freightrain replied to Willie dog's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Hmmm, I've got a set of factory bare NOS door shells. I have wondered what they filled the spot welds with? Just paint? Or some kind of filler? I've never got them painted and put on my truck, yet. Too nice actually for my rust bucket. I have one nice extra passenger door that I was going to strip and use instead at some point.
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