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Hi Rene. If you need help, just let me know here (or you may PM me). There are quite a few of us DownUnder who may be able to help. My closest Mack dealer is about 30 miles (50km) away. Regards, Rod.

Now here is a pair on ebay; Item # 270201901674

What no Mack's??? Excellent site, Scooter. I have added it to my bookmarks. Thanks. Rod.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from DownUnder. Just remember, Santa uses Eight, Big Red Kangaroo's down here - too hot for reindeer's Show your kids this site; www.airservicesaustralia.com/santa07/ All the best. Rod.

If Rob or Grease Monkey are still here, can they post photo's and details, please. I'm a little tired of getting heat soaked and I've tried a lot of insulation. So I may opt for air conditioning. I've noted that I do not need a heater. Regards, Rod.

Correct, MACKS. Jay have you physically traced the return line from the injector pump? You stated that it returns to the drivers side tank. I would not mind betting that it has been rerouted to the passengers side tank. That is why all the excess fuel is ending up there. You normally have to draw from the tank where the return goes to first. I learnt the hard way, as I dumped quite a few litres overboard. Why they pressurize.....hhhmmm. Rod.

Hi Adrian. When restoring my B61, I purchased bailey channel from Spectrum Rubber http://www.spectrumrubber.com.au/history.htm They were extremely helpful. Regards, Rod.

Just attended a recent motorfest and on my display board is a L A R G E picture of my avatar. Boy, did that upset the young highway hero's.

I'm a little bewildered On my 673P motor the valve cover breather fed into the air intake for the engine. Now on my 673T "C" motor, the breather just feeds overboard. Is there a reason for this? I would have thought it would have been beneficial to burn those gases. Can I change it so that it goes into the air intake? Thoughts appreciated. Thanks. Rod.

Yes. I am paranoid. I'm still VERY concerned re the proper oil level. My dipstick is old, worn, bent and the oil level drops to the mark indicated on the dipstick, then the oil pressure fluctuates. Surely a BIG sign that oil should be added. Which I do immediately. What I would really appreciate, is the measurement from say, where the dipstick enters the sump to the full oil level. I say where it enters the sump, as I need a reference point and most dipsticks are all different lengths. And my dipstick tube has actually slipped down inside the securing fastener. Again giving me an incorrect reading. Or from bottom of the sump with a piece of wire!!! Total oil in system is not relevant as my big oil filter is mounted back on the chassis behind the fuel tank and the amount of oil in those big long hoses..... Thanks. Rod.

I just noticed that the bikini's are back again. https://www.macktrucks.com.au/index.cfm?Con...FTOKEN=83468290 If you have problems getting them, give me a hoy. Regards, Rod.

Hi Guys, Can somebody please send me specifications for the air filter bracket as shown in this photo. I've now got the air filter, but no bracket, so will probably make my own. Hence, specs and dimensions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Rod. ps Is there a fresh air door inside this bracket?

Was this what you were after?; http://www.oldmacksrus.com/trannys.htm Regards, Rod.

I too am a great believer in forums. The wealth of knowledge and experience is invaluable. Well done guys. Regards, Rod.

I have on old Chrysler Charger which I don't start for a couple of months. When I did start it, I used to crank the engine over and over and over just to get the mechanical fuel pump to get fuel to the triple SU carbs in order to be able to start the engine. Not good for the old starter motor or battery. So, I installed an electric fuel pump in line with it's own switch. Now, before I start, I just prime the fuel for a fuel seconds with the electric fuel pump and then start the engine normally. Works very well. My B61 is in a very similar situation. ie I have to pump the primer for ages to get the air out before attempting a start. And so I've been thinking for awhile about doing a similar installation on the old girl. Just use the electric primer to get the fuel pressure up and bleed the system and then push that air start button to hear one of the greatest sounds around. Has anyone done this on a truck? Regards, Rod.

Hi Barry, This is what Google sent back to me; Hello, Thank you for your report. I've investigated your report and found that your MX records aren't configured properly with Google's server information. To fix this issue, please modify your MX records as follows: - 'ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.' with a priority value of 1 - 'ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.' with a priority value of 5 - 'ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.' with a priority value of 5 - 'ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM.' with a priority value of 10 - 'ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM.' with a priority value of 10 Once you've modified your MX records, it may take up to 48 hours for your records to update. If you continue to experience difficulties, I recommend contacting your domain host for assistance with your MX records. Sincerely, The Google Team I believe that you as administrator can change these. Hope it works, as I do (did) use this email quite a bit. Regards, Rod.

Thanks barry, but I already have a regular gmail account. It would be nice to retrieve the BMT emails if at all possible. Thanks. Rod.

Sorry Barry, no joy. I've logged out and in a few times but still nothing since 25th May. Rod.

Hi Barry. I don't know whether this is a result of the hacker, but not non-members cannot view albums. I think we had this problem awhile ago and you rectified it. Can you do the same again please, as I quite often link my album for friends to see. I feel it is very important for non-members to be able to view our pride and joy! Thanks. Rod. ps how is the email problem going?

Hope you enjoyed your time off Barry. Any update yet on the email. Rod.

Hi guys. This has been shown on tv and it shows one of our native animals enjoying the great outdoors, in more ways than one.

Hi Barry. Did the hackers get into the bigmacktrucks.com email system as I have not received emails for over a week and yet I know friends have sent me some. Thanks. Regards, Rod.

Hi Guys, I photographed this just a couple of weeks ago at the Penrith Working Truck Show. For the obvious reasons it commanded a lot of attention. Rod.

UPDATE: Bought a maintenance manual for an NR on ebay and now firmly believe my bogie is off an NR (possibly a -14). Carriers are CR-32 and CR-33, diffs are 9.02, location of front axle brakes, no part number of axles in normal location. Apparently the NR initially was fitted with 14.00-20 tyres (single I presume). So when they fitted the duals, this would explain why my spiders are different. Springs are 13 leaves @ 5/8". Also, ages ago, I mentioned that my diffs were leaking oil around the big oil seal that joins the two halves. I was advised to use Wurth's Silicone Special 250. Absolutey fantastic. Very expensive, but fantastic. Just for info. Regards, Rod.

Surely my (HotRod) reputation has not reached the U.S.