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I was unable to get the rear of my trans apart this weekend...too many other things. When I did finally get out to the shop realized that I did not have a socket that big- the book says 2 3/4. Thats the problem of being a car mechanic...most cars don't have stuff that big...so not one in the tool box!LOL! Have to go talk to the tool man this week and add one to the arsenal! Dave

My triplex is coming apart for the same reasons...to seal some leaks. Haven't got to the rear of trans yet to tell you if there is a seal or not. If I get there this weekend I will let you know what I find. Dave

Well finally the truck is stripped to a bare frame. Engine, trans, differentals are all independent pieces right now. Slow and steady! LOL Dave Well, I guess I need a tutorial on getting pictures here!LOL Will try and post in gallery.

Thanks guys! It looked like it was a pretty standard item, but figured I'd check anyway. Dave

While removing the transmission from my "B", I noticed the speedometer cable was broken. Is this a part that can still be bought from a Mack dealer, or is there someone else that has them? Thanks, Dave

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from IL! Dave, Angela, and Preston Meadows

I was thinking about the sea foam, as an additive because I happen to have a couple of cans the the shed! Dave

It has had some idling, I know that is not good for them. Most of its run time has been in and out of the building. Usaully try to bring throttle up if it is going to sit and run. Dave

The engine is a non turbo. I would like to think, the rings would be gummed up as you said. I would hate to have to inframe, but now is the time to do so if needed. Any other thoughts? Dave

My "B" with an END 673 engine will blow oil out of the exhaust. When I got the truck this problem was not evident. The engine ran fine, and still seems to run fine and strong. The truck has really not been driven in a number of years. Not long after I had purchased the truck, I had to relocate it to another home. This was about a six mile ride; during the ride it blew oil out of the exhaust. It ended up all over the windshield of my pickup which was following this ride home. So the question is... what could be causing this? What is the cure? Is it anything to be worried about? Is it just a product of sitting for a long while? Some other info...the engine is a remack installed 6-72 unkown miles, but believed to minimal, no water in oil, etc. Any info would be great! Thanks! Dave

Congrats! It looks like a couple of new Mack enthusiasts! Dave

Sounds real good, look me up if you are up this way or I will do the same if I make down there. Would love to share the progress and stories! Dave

That sounds exactly what I have. Thanks! Dave

Actually, the set up I have with gear oils, allows for the use of the Mack hubs caps. I have a brand new set to replace the nasty ones that I took off during disassembly. I am up for changes, but could never have the "B" with out those cool hubcaps!

Questions answered!. Thanks for replies. Will probably stick with the lube. Have been able to find all of the seals and gaskets for the stemco oil bath, so it will be easy to keep it that way. This is why this site is so cool, can gather so many opinions and info! Thanks again! Dave

I assume the benefit to the gear oil is that it is easier to service, (pull the plug, drain and refill) Versus taking the assembly apart, and repacking the bearings with grease? Dave

I took the front wheels off the "B" This weekend. The bearings are oil filled with Stemco seal. The other B model I owned had greased bearings in the front hubs. All of my mechanical experience is with cars, which front wheel bearings also greased. The service manual I have for the other truck, states greased bearings in the front. What are your thoughts, any one better than the other? Was the Stemco seal, and oil, a factory or add on item? Should I stick with the oil, or go with grease? Thanks, Dave

Last fill of the pickup was 3.55 a gal of diesel- Morris, IL Dave

Finally started the restoration process (dissassembly), after owning the truck two years. It was starting to deteriate more and more sitting out, so it was time to get at it before it was left to "rot" I removed the cab last weekend, and I am going to pick some more off the frame this weekend. Some progress anyway. Posted some pics in my gallery... for some reason could not upload into this topic. I have been able to do it before, but I must be brain dead at the moment. Happy Turkey! Dave