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Glad it helped. Unfortunately there is no part #'s in those books. I'm not sure what you could get with part #'s. I have always had good luck getting the info I need on this site. I have John Deere equipment. Like Case IH ( I think ?). I can go on line and get a parts breakdown of any machine , very easily. I wish I could with my old Macks. Instead ...... I go in the dealership , ask for a part for a 1985 R model and the parts person looks at me like I have 2 heads.LOL I'm not sure if you have ever visited the BMT wiki section. There is some cool stuff there . P.S. Because I have Deere , I don't knock case IH.LOL . My father still has a 1954 Case SC4 he purchased new

I'm not sure if this helps, hope it doesn't confuse . On the back page of an old operators manual I have for DM and DMM is a mention of your reference ( TS 442) Before you say its the wrong book , I actually have one of the books of the pair and it covers all Macks ,including your "U" I wouldn't be concerned if the last revised date was 79. This is the back Page of the manual above This is one of the manuals of the set mentioned above And this is the back page of the Manual above

I agree with Terry, the bottle is for an alcohol evaporator. I can't see you will need it . Unless you will be using it in the winter. As for the lights , The left toggle operates only the 2 outside cab lights. the right toggle either up or down will work the 3 middle cab lights. On the subject of lights. Don't rip apart everything if the brake lights stay on. They should be on when the parking brakes are set. they should come off when you release the brakes. If they don't come off ,check the hand valve first . You probably know this already. But just in case .

Sorry, wasn't specific. The oil capacities I mentioned are US liquid quarts. They are out of a Mack Maintenance and lubrication book . I should also mention , that included filters.

Just wanted to be clear. I didn't like this post because I thought this was a good idea. I just find it very interesting how everything today has to become so complicated . I spoke with a person yesterday that is sending their new trucks to the auction and rebuilding their older trucks.

Just in case you didn't know , the steering column slides in and out to allow room. There is a lock handle on the right side of the column . Push the handle down to unlock . You may already know but just in case you didn't . My experience with aftermarket seats has been they take up more room than the factory seats.Giving you even less room. But I'm sure there is better seats out there and hopefully someone will chime in with good alternatives or ideas for you.

Don't try to avoid questions, lol . It gives me something to do on a cold Saturday . From my info 15w40 is good from temperatures 0 deg. to over 90 F . If temp is consistently below 0 , 10w30 is preferred. I was going to say the same oil is used in your power steering ............. but forgot , you don't have any . Sorry , I had to. I'm jealous.

"ESI plus " is what mack called the extended service. It has the 3 filters like yours . They said if you used Mack filters and Mack spec'd oil you could go 25000 miles between changes

Thanks for sharing pics with us. I can't believe how solid it looks . There is new trucks roaming the roads in my part of the world that have rustier frames. Im a little envious. Hopefully someone will chime in if I'm wrong..... but I believe with the 3 similar oil filters it is an extended service interval (ESI) engine. So it would hold 58.5 quarts. The smaller oil pans hold 33.5 quarts . You will know by how much comes out. Make sure you have a big enough drain pan. lol For your fan belts , I would take the old ones to a good automotive parts dealer and let them measure them. Please keep us posted

Thats a great find. The paint will look great! Please keep us posted .

Welcome aboard and congrats on your new to you "U" . There is a lot of good info and helpful people here. Here is a useful link to some info on VIN numbers. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51420-r-model-vin-decoder/?tab=comments#comment-382830 If nothing has been altered, you have a U model tractor with tandem wheels. A Maxidyne 237 engine that is absolutely bullet proof. I think most 237 's were backed with either a 5 speed or a 2 stick 6 speed tranny . But could be wrong about that. You will have yourself a cool project . Hopefully you post lots of pics .

Lol , that's the truth

Hopefully Alex won't mind if we steer off course . LOL I've added a link that may help. I have a soft spot for international's . My father always had one. So I have had a couple loadstars. Interesting part about the international forums is I always got more information about my Loadstars here on BMT than I ever got on an International forum. I would suggest what Alex said. Start a tread in other truck makes. There is a lot of knowledge amongst the BMT crew . https://oldihc.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/ih-serial-numbers-2/

Merry Christmas everyone . Wishing you all the very Best ! White Christmas here too. Me and the dog got to watch the snow fall and not worry about going out.

Here's another one . This pic is a few years old now. My old R worked the same job, same place for 20 years . It got retired last year because the new contract called for trucks no older than 5 years . Funny part , the old R never stopped in any storm in the 20 years. The same can't be said for the new trucks.

I was getting gravel this past summer and grabbed this pic. I forgot I had it. The guy that was driving the granite said he would far sooner drive mine. He said his engine light is on more than its off. LOL

I think this is appropriate . Its borrowed from the computer

No problem Vlad , I will get you some good pics. It will take me a bit of time , just like you , I'm elbow deep in work and working on my RD685 in my spare time.

Boy , I can't believe I missed this . Thanks for sharing a great story and find with us . Its very impressive that you travel so far for a . The Cruiseliner has a very good new home now. Congratulations ! You mentioned the bullet type roof marker lights . I'm not sure , but they look like the same roof marker lights on a GMC General . If you would like some dimensions or pics , I could get them for you . Thanks again for posting , It was very interesting . Pic of GMC general roof lights

Happy B day Alex !!!

Glad to hear it moves . Thats definitely a step in the right direction. When it comes to adding shinny stuff, remember ....... Chrome don't get you home Thanks for including us in your project. I've enjoyed it

I like my Macks......... But that is Sharp.

This is an interesting thread . It reinforces what is repeated a lot on here. Mack listening to customers and building what the customer wanted. Not building something they say is good for you.

Thats a cool pic. Thanks for sharing