mechohaulic
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have you tried the pedal down and inspect clutch brake underside to see if brake is tight against pressure plate throw out bearing?? even if it wasn't you shouldn't have had issue with truck not coming out of gear when running.
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even if flywheel was not machined; couldn't be that bad disc won't disengage. if an old style fiber discs were taken out and "new" style button disc clutch was installed = still should work
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heck it's late off topic I go :: why did the tune come to mind when I read "the ace helpful hardware man"LOL
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sounds like rain may mess things up at macungie . got an injection in one hip on monday almost looked promising to be able to do some walking around Pa. squashed that idea on tuesday after taking heck of a shiter while weed trimming high grass on rock pile in yard. dumb Polack !!LOL
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where did the "shell answer man " go ?? how am I suppose to sleep tonight not knowing !!😂
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has to be a basic issue . try the pedal down see what is contacting or not ; have to keep us updated; these things are tuff on us ole folk not being there to check and say " there's the problem it's simple fix. "
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1/2in between throw out and new clutch brake was stated; that tells me its a spicer/eaton with pull clutch and brake on input shaft . clutch adjust internal on pressure plate with clutch brake adjustment on external linkage.
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any possibility of a picture from ground level looking up INTO bellhousing lower inspection / adjusting hole?? at this point we are all reading the same book ; we are just on different pages sorta speaking.
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first post states "going into a western mack";linkage picture shows a cable clutch linkage, add two together question now is 1- are both trucks same model :2- did both units have same cable linkage or is one mechanical vs cable linkage? 3- engine swap is topic: did transmission stay the same ??4- jobber sourced the clutch; do the clutches look the same ?? go with that for now. i've never had to measure free play with a tape just "eye ball ". check physical appearance with clutch pushed down see what not contacting what. also under these conditions : I would connect brakes system so it can be controlled
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my first thoughts were disc installed wrong /not releasing ;; have seen & done it. one disc has longer hub when installed backwards :: right place but backwards the center hubs on the two disc touch and won't release.
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reread this entire topic three times to get on right brain thoughts. 1 - you stated the clutch linkage is different (based on picture) , does this have a clutch brake mounted on pilot shaft or is brake under pilot mounted to trans??- haven't looked at your reply Jojo ; still writing. 2- with a helper or 2x4 holding clutch pedal down , does the linkage come in contact with clutch brake??? a spicer /eaton clutch would have an internal adjust with clutch brake external adjust ;; the purpose of the adjustment shown in picture, a mack clutch would be external adjust with clutch brake internal.
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no offence to anyone , but that is one ugly lookin excuse of a truck !LOL
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for parts that involved to change, one goes bad ;; 11 others follow soon ?? I personally would search out all 12 "updated " lifters. time and $$ possible: end results you might not have to look at the front engine gearing for a while.
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lookin good , positive progress makes for good day. before tooo much fuel bleeding , long as batteries are good random cranking will be best to get oil pressures up before engine running; just a thought.
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why is it when logging on to the forum , the Macungie dates are showing 15th --17th; then change to 16th---18th?? ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EAST COAST/ NEW ENGLAND TRAVELLERS== the I -95 south bound bridge in PA is gone . heavy delays . seek alternate route !! 84-684-287 possible .. due to a couple physical set-backs looks like the trip is out for me =
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to me it's not only the enjoyment ,more important is saving a piece of "history". unfortunately in todays world watching some auctions it's the mega -buck boys that buy to "add to their collection". mecum other day had a Ferrari that sold for 2.1 million DOLLARS !!!!! . the B-models that money could have bought and saved. far as oil seals 40 yrs old Bob : price is right and shipping , misc not bad ; time will find seals and other needed items. I had the '49 EE & EF also an old Diamond -T winch truck . plowed snow with EE and hauled hay with the EF flatbed. used them , same time enjoyed them .also at this time miss them.
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think it's donald trump stealing documents with secret service body guard ???
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turned the volume up ; watched many times. brought a tear to the eyes remembering the good days. only concern is the puppies on the mirrors should always face forward to guide the way . see where you are going not where you've been. personal opinion. you know what they say about opinions:: they're like as-oles every ones got one.
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Excessive wear on front tandem tires
mechohaulic replied to SLEDOG's topic in Driveline and Suspension
not to "throw a wrench" in the topic , it does sound as though there is a mechanical problem; by chance did the recaps come from a different supplier ? a worn mechanical :bushings, pins etc should cause driving havoc to a degree. 4 tires (caps) worn evenly too soon possible caps poor quality ? the divider engaged at high road speed for extended time would let you know it. usually with gear oil and parts on the ground. -
B-73 Restoration
mechohaulic replied to mattb73lt's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
A build like that is similar to a marriage;; it's a LOT of work , takes much patience to deal with , most cases very good to look at: ONLY DIFFERENCE is ; when that 73 barks it's a sound pleasant to the ears. LOL -
B-73 Restoration
mechohaulic replied to mattb73lt's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
It's the "mona Lisa" of the mechanical world . darn nice looking. can't walk good enough today for Bethlehem show; hope for walking Brooklen; especially if the B73 will be there. -
2 piece driveshaft angle question.
mechohaulic replied to Full Floater's topic in Driveline and Suspension
memories of days gone by. "we have the technology, we can rebuild it". -
what are you thinking time wise driving to get there? I'm closer in CT figuring 3 1/2 hr ride .
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speakin of "kickass truck" ;;; have you seen the latest photos of that B-73 resto??? dang that's fine lookin.
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guess being old I go for practical;; the starsky & hutch ford torino. rest would attract too much attention. also the ford torino is my idea of a "sleeper" basic looking but should have some get up and go. my first car a '67 ford
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