Rob

Hi Fred, is that Mcmaster-Carr? I've never heard of Carr products themselves. If different would you pass the phone number along? I'm working with the air ride cutoff you and I picked up in Ohio mounting under another truck. Thanks, Rob

Where does one purchase the flange head grade 8 shoulder bolts for mounting suspensions to the frame? I've never purchased them before and didn't know if they are a dealer item, or a hardware supplier fastener. Thanks, Rob

The Stanley Works has just released a new tape measure that will eliminate the guesswork and finally quantify a long generic term used in the manufacturing trades: While at first it appears to be another run on the standard tape measure, it's finite measurement qualities will elimnate guesswork and uncertainty. With the new tape measure at the ready, and the next time your buddy says "move it a cunthair" one way or another, you won't need to guess just how far. Rob

No harm in that one Al. I like it and it'll fit the collection quite nicely. Rob

Hi Terry, the rear ratio does not play near the factor with the smaller diesels such as those considered as they are typically governed higher than the 2800rpm the original EN-377, and EN-401/402 series were. I would however still consider moving to a newer rear unit due to parts availability. Rob

I've used a fresh air supplied respirator for many years so I don't think this could be any problem as suggested. I can't smell any fumes when painting. Rob

The engine compartment is not long enough and would not leave you enough room in the cab if you planned to install a "doghouse". The existing duplex trans also will not bolt up to the END-673 series engine due to SAE flywheel housing size difference. Your best bet, (my opinion) would be to install either a Cummins B5.9, or International Dt-466 if you wanted to go with a diesel. Either of these were available with the SAE #2 flywheel housing and should bolt up. You would need to fabricate/modify front and rear mounts for the engine to frame. You could also install an EN-401/402 series gasoline engine with as they are the same externally and is a straight bolt in option. This would however leave you with the same unavailability of parts. Rob

I assume you are looking for an integral power steering gear. That series of truck if using a Ross gear, (now TRW/Ross) will use an HF64 series gear. R.H. Sheppard gears were used but much less common of the R models in your vintage. I've only heard of one using a Sheppard, but never seen it personally. The R685 series of truck is a standard R model with an inside frame mount steering gear. Be sure to also acquire the pitman arm for the steering gear also. Rob

Now we all see what driving a Pete does to a guy long term..... Fantacizes kissing other guys, dreaming of patting them good night on the ass??? What is wrong with you Pete driving people???? Rob

The first time I heard it my mother thought she was gonna shit me out right then and there. Rob

I remember the look of those tractors in the 67-72 timeframe. I was too young in those days to know what I was looking at, but the IH dealer wasn't far and was an active playground. Rob

You will see no adverse reactions with either setup you use. The EN-331 engine does not have the capability to flow the amount of air a diesel does. The choice of either staying with a carburator mount air cleaner setup, or external would be up to your personal preference. However the B series cab would need the hole in the cowl both under the hood, and in front of the windshield filled if you used the carb mount filter assembly. If you use the external type, you could use most any type tubing but I would suggest pipe easily allocated at truck parts stores for turbocharging applications. You would need to adapt it to fit the carburator air horn with a boot that steps down in size. This is not difficult to do and most any local truck parts store should be able to help. Rob

Looks like a fresh "Dupont Overhaul" to me but still it could look nice. Usually when something is older and sporting new paint, there is a lot that is covered up........ Still the right type of truck for my interests and I really could use that lowboy. Rob

Sorry to hear of the misfortune. Happens more than it should. All you need is a length of chain, trailer hitch, mile of country road, and a bottle of methyolate for equalization with the seller. Rob

I like, I want, I NEED, I best not touch: http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/1604307711.html Rob

Hey Joe, tell your buddy I'd be interested in the V8 complete for spare parts. Thanks, Rob

Got to add a correction to the last post; The rear seals only were over $50.00 each!! The fronts are over $148.00 each due to the removeable wear ring!! OUCH!! I'm getting sore by the day!! These seals are completly different in appearance from the originals in the dirt/grit guard is much more massive and the seal is larger due to this. I'm surprised as the actual sealing surface is leather, and not a rubber product. I think with all new wheel studs, wedges, and wedge nuts on the rear, with new studs and nuts on the front, seals front and rear, brake shoes, (rear only) bushings, "S" cam rebuilding, hardware, hubcaps, brake chambers, and retaining fasteners, I'll effectively tear up a thousand dollar bill, and maybe half again. This was supposed to be a hobby, not a race to the poor house but at least it will stop!! As good as it runs going forward, I'd sure like to have dependable brakes. Tonight I'm planning to separate the spiders from the drums and sending these and the sheet metal, (minus the cab as it's still on the frame) to the blaster for cleanup. Got to get with Barry to come up with some stuff also as I need to support the home front. Also will probably haul the engine and trans out over the weekend to allow for thorough cleaning/degreasing, and replacement of rubber mounts. Spent some time between painting jobs diagnosing my pressure washer problem last evening too. My son borrowed it but didn't let me know, and it froze up, (I had winterized it prior). Now a $5500.00 pressure washer not working kinda concerns me but fortunately, the problem will be repaired for about a hundred bucks. The coil rupture disc did it's job to not allow the coil to break. Whatchall think about the truck being Mack green with black fenders, red running gear, and silver or white painted rims? (I know Herb will think "An Excellent Choice"). I'm also gonna incorporate a breast plate and extended bumper with my corporate logo painted on the face. (That way Other Dog can have a little fun, a.k.a. "Cheap Thrills"). And I said I'd leave it alone............ That has to be right down there with famous last quotes. Rob I can see this one in the front yard, wheels crossed for advertisement.

If you drop your wallet in San Francisco, why would it take so long to get it back??? You'd have to kick it clear over to Oakland before you could bend over to pick it up. Rob

Four fella's arrived at deer camp. Provided lodging required bunking in pairs. Daryl was the designated black sheep of the hunting party because Daryl snored loudly enough to inhibit others from sleeping in the same room. They decided it would be cruel to make any one of them to bunk with Daryl the whole time. They voted and drew straws to take turns. The first fella slept with Daryl and came to breakfast the next morning with bloodshot eyes, looking like he had been drug through the brush backwards. One fella asked, 'Man, what happened to you?' 'Daryl snored so loudly I just sat up and watched him all night. The second fella took his turn and by morning looked only slightly better than the first fella, with his hair hanging in his bloodshot eyes. One fella inquired, 'Man, what happened to you? You look awful!''Man, Daryl shakes the roof with his snoring. I watched him all night', He replied. The third night was Fred's turn. Fred, a big burly ex-football player, was a man's man. The next morning Fred came to breakfast bright eyed and refreshed. Good morning,' he said. His hunting party couldn't believe his composure! One fella inquired, 'Fred, what happened?' 'Well, we got ready for bed. I went over and tucked Daryl into bed, patted him on the pooper and kissed him good night. Daryl sat up and watched me all night.'

Well shit. None of the "S" cams are available any longer. We've checked warehouses all over the country and none in stock any longer to fit this truck. I sent all of them over to a machine shop to have them quote building up and turned back to the original 1.25 inch diameter. The heads are in good condition, as are the splines, but the bearing wear surface is down about .125 on the end opposite the slack adjuster nearest the "S" part of the camshaft. All the seals and wear rings were available and I've got over $200.00 in just these. I sent the new "Stemco" oil hubcaps off to the plater this afternoon so they should look nice in the center of the spoke hubs when back together. Rob

Ran out of things to say????? Rob

It's not hard to swap hubs. Just need to find another truck with the same steer axle as you currently have with Budd style hubs. If your steer axle is something like a FA-537, (for instance) they were offered with both Dayton, and Budd style hubs and the swap would be easy as off and on. I like spokes also. Blast them clean, prime them with high quality materials and paint them up. Usually spray cans don't yield the best results but is inexpensive. If you are careful when installing the tires/wheels assemblies, the rust that starts is not worse than a Budd hub in my opinion. I see many older trucks with spokes and stainless, or chrome caps on the retaining nuts. This is my plan with plated hub center caps on my B-67. Rob

I think you could purchase whatever you needed but there are mandrels and guides used to both push, and pull the existing bushings and shells out. If the beams are worn into such as used way beyond "worn out", it can really get expensive. The pivot pins are difficult to extract without the proper hydraulics and adapters as are the retention pins to the axle housings. The bushing kits themselves are probably not over a couple hundred dollars complete with bolts, but the labor is a killer. Rob

You can fix it if you like. Click the edit button at the bottom of your original post, then click "use full editor". It will open a window that allows you to change the title of the post. Fortunately, "most" people on here drive Mack trucks and can ascertain your meaning in the title, so it's no problem. LOL. Good job on the website and do keep us posted. Rob

A lot of truck parts vendors that rebuild drivelines can rebuild the walking beams. It is costly and seldom performed any longer due to age of the suspension. There are also pins and it takes several tons of hydraulic pressure to get those out. Rob