b61fred

Thanks, This is a motor that I will be installing into the truck, I haven't heard it run yet. The good news it is the front head so going back in for repair might not be as bad as say the rear head. This engine also has no cpl tag, I have the block number will that get me the information on the engine? 11136723 who do I talk to to get the info? Morgan

Hi, I have a 855 cummins for my superliner, While pressure washing and cleaning I found it to have a broken head bolt, I used a punch and spun out the rest of the bolt. Is this common? Would the headgasket have a chance of being ok? Morgan

Would this truck been built with a v8 engine?

federal safety standards. I was told this by members of the PPPSI during a presentation they had during one of our truck club meetings. The man was very knowledgeable about fire trucks, Boyers are his speciality. I am no firetruck buff, but after his "show" I never have been able to find a truck made after the mid seventies that was open cab. Now that I have said this I am sure that someone will post a bunch of 80's models with open cabs....As for the riding on the tailboard that was a big NO,NO when I was on the volenteer fire dept. they said it was outlawed sometime before I started. That could be an Indiana thing though. This is the basis on witch I have my information.

in the early 70's safety regulations required that the cabs were closed. they also outlawed riding the tailboard at about that time also. Most rual fire departments had closed cabs and most urban had open cabs, not much need for a open cab truck in the country because most were pumpers.

I went on thursday afternoon, It was great. Got lots of 'goodies' to take home. I always enjoy the MATS show. I wish I could get in on thursday morning during the VIP times. Morgan

The engine is referred to as a 350 cummins v8, I have seen a few pictures of these but, most are not turbocharged, they were made to pull doubles on the new york thru-way, backed with a quadraplex. all 10 were made for the same company Mcbride in new york state. Morgan

One thing to take into concideration on the number of single axle b75 is, quite a few of them were equiped with a tag axle making them look like a tandem, I have noticed a lot them in old pictures that had tag axles installed for over the road work. I have a single axle b733, and remaints of a b79. the 733 is a cummins powered with a turbo and the b79 should have a v8 cummins engine, the v8 before the 555 and 903. I am not for sure the cid of the original engine but it is long gone. the first two years of production of the b7x's production the trucks have the smaller b61 style radiator grille also something to look for, Morgan

I will be cutting back on truck shows as well. I want to go to Walcott this year with my truck, and that will blow the entire budget. No other far away shows for me this year.

Ok, This could be done, although It would be easier to install it in another chassis for sure, R700 or superliner comes to mind. anyways, first on the list is to move the cab back basiclly making it into a b73/75 configuration. To address the radiator issue using a later b73/75 alum. radiator and headlamp parts would take care of the hood width and cooling issues. The extra few inches need for the difference between the cat and the cummins could be fudged between engine placement and firewall massageing (read sledge hammer) or set the cab back farther and make your own hood. I have seen a b75 that has a detroit 60 series in it, I think its johndeere colors also, or at least yellow. Very long hood indeed. Lots of steering box mods also, I guess you could adapt and new power steering box and column while you are at it, posibily a first generation superliner front axle steering box combo. Not a chore for the faint of heart or pocket book! Morgan

Rob, I am thinking that you will need to install a speedometer gear adapter inline, You know the little boxes that are usually stripped out and causing the speedo not to work on the old stuff. I think the "pencil gear" in the truck trans has very little tolerence unlike automobile aplications. b 61 fred

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Hey, Thanks for all the Happy Birthday wishes. I have to admit I have been neglecting my "online" time somewhat. I keep busy with my family and I have been working on an off breed (International r 205) restoration that has been in the shop entirely too long as it is. I decided a few years back to take on some side work restorations and I am having to use all my spare time meeting my obligations to them. In good time I will get to work on my own trucks someday..... I hope. Rob came over my way a week or so ago and had a good visit with him. I will not be able to make it to Macungie or Mass. this year due to rising fuel prices and non-rising wages. I am planning to go to Walcott this year and if they will let me in I want to take the superliner. I should have the engine repaired by then, inbetween working on these other trucks. Maybe I can convoy over with Ron,Mike and Rob( note to Rob... Keep one truck together and operational, otherwise I WILL BE FORCED TO bring a trailer in order for you to join in..) I also need to install a camshaft in to "aunt B" and find a doaner air compressor for it also. SO.... If anyone wants to take a few weeks off of work and come over to my place for some "R and R" (note.. that stands for remove and repair not rest and relaxation")we can fix you right up.... B61fred..... 40 years old, About damn time I reached the summit, I wonder if I got any brakes?

My b61 did the same thing, mine started at 42 mph and ended about 48 mph. I found out what it was by mistake though. The trunion stand bushings were worn out and the tandem would wiggle a little bit left to right. They should give a little in a turn. It would start an ostilation at those speeds and would shake pretty good then get less and less. I would imagine that it would come back at a higher speed but my truck was not capable of reaching that speed.

try the John Deere and Oliver rubber seat spring guys, The tractors from the late fifties used these rubber torsion springs and they are being reproduced. The ones from the tractor seats can be used with a little work.

I have an idea, Maybe if you would mark the back of the tire in four spots and drove it down the road with your camera. You might see that if say mark number 3 is always on the ground when the hop starts then you might have idea where to start. If the position of the tire has no bearing on the hop then you know to try another area. If its a rotational out of balance problem it should have a cosistant mark hitting the ground.

Well Rob, I know you have drove my f350 with a HEAVY load on it. I think all the little trucks with diesels are fairly well designed, I like the ford 4x4 because the front axle is solid, the chevy is well... not. And if you put the two trucks on a set of scales you will find the Ford to be quite a bit heavier. For a work horse I recommend a Ford. The 6.0 can be a good engine and the auto is an awesome trans. The 6.0 needs a few fixes for superior reliability.

The Gas engine trucks would have much lower gear ratios, the advantage was to use the gas engines much wider power band and wind up the engine and use the power that was available with the higher revs compaired to the diesels. 9.00 to 1 ratio rears were common with the b 42's. and that truck with a tandem would really soak up the horseppower. Most gassers would travel about 50 mph to 55 max. not all but most. now if it had a 707 mack gasser, she would run with the big boys at the time it was built. pass anything but a gas station!

looks like he has a "g" model although it said "h" model. I bet someone is looking for those windshields

The Bloomfield you want is zip 47424. It is approx 60 miles SW of Indy. From Bloomfield go north on Hwy.157 about 3 1/2 miles. Look for all the trucks in the front yard. Bring anything you like. We will start eating at 5:30 but the trucks and stuff will be there all afternoon. Hope to see you. Morgan

Hi, Your Superliner would be a Superliner II correct? The first generation Superliners have the steeringbox mounted on the steering axle and not on the frame. Also the e-9 was in the first generation superliners also.

I will be having a truck and tractor show at my place this Sunday OCT 9th. We will have a pitch in dinner at supper time. This is the second year for this and last year we had quite a few people show up. Weather is suppost to be great, I live about 60 miles south west of Indianapolis Indiana. in Bloomfield Ind. Let me know if anyone needs better directions. Morgan (a.k.a. B 61 fred)

HI, My CB has a power and ground wire, I just hooked mine up with the black wire (-) to the power on the truck and red (+) to the dash. Made sure to keep the radio isolated from the dash. Worked so far

The superliner is a bit much, I bought mine and drove it home for $2500 although I thought that to be an exceptional good deal..

I would like to recommend an 5 speed main box, like the ones in the R models, and then add a spicer 12000 series auxiliary trans. That way she will take all you throw at it. You would have some choices to make on the engine. The Injection pump on a low torque rise engine is set up different than that of thermodine engine. Also you would get a big double disc clutch with the 5 speed box. Just an idea.....