HarryS

Love to find that beauty under the Christmas tree.

Congratulations! Sounds like a great plan.

Looks like the plug gap is .030, timing is 4* BTC. The Mack Operation Manual does not give point gap but generic six cylinder should be around .020 and the dwell should be 31-35.

Now I don't feel so bad. A number of years ago I had a '68 Mustang fastback, 302 4sp with air. A friend wanted to buy it for his son that was graduating from HS. They came and looked at it and the son was really excited. The sale was $4000 (remember this was years ago). They gave me half and a promise for the other half in a month or so. I even threw a nice Mustang jacket. Of course months and years passed with broken promises. Then the father died and the son had moved away. After what I thought was an appropriate amount of time I called the wife who said she had nothing to do with it and wouldn't give contact info for the son. Since I had a lien on the title I figured I would hear something sooner or later but never did or as an optimist would say haven't yet..

That is plan B. If the parts store can't find the bushings I'll have them made. I spoke to a machine shop that makes a lot of parts for antique cars and he has made them before. Just needs the specs.

Looks like it was a no sale. So we will probably be seeing it pop up again. I hope the B Model thing is just taking a nap and will wake up soon.

Checking back to see if Coulton was able to solve his king pin problem. I've got the same problem. I was able to find the right replacement pin with lower bushing but the upper pin has a needle bearing and the OD is too large for the knuckle.

That does seem like a good buy.

Not mine. Just saw it on Proxie Bid. Item Description:Translate description This beautiful out of the ordinary truck is a 1957 Mack B61 with a turbo Thermodyne diesel engine. The transmission is a 15 speed twin stick manual and it has air brakes. The dual stacks sound great and so do the air horns. It has cab marker lights, chrome front bumper, bulldog hood ornament, and has gone through a complete restoration. TITLE IN TRANSIT This item is part of The Branson Fall Auction 2024 - Day 1 Friday, Oct 18, 2024 | 11:30 AM Central

That is a beautiful truck. They told me her father had restored it and intended to use it to haul his draft horses to shows. Gotta say that is style. Sadly back at the beginning of the year her father went to bed and never woke up. I didn't see the for sale sign, wonder how much they are asking?

Very sad to hear about the devastation and loss of your neighbors. Prayers and heartfelt condolences. Harry Scott

I got stuck on her picture and the tree but then finally my brain woke up. Just plain funny!