Mike

You all took the words right out of my mouth in all of the subjects but one........... OH NO !!!! not another ROB. We are still trying to get used to the ONE we have........ LOL Welcome and stay tuned for the next addition of "MEET YOUR MACKS" or is it MATES...... anyway welcome to the sight or site from down over yonder. mike

Praise The Lord and Pass the Ammunition!!!!

Rob, You should have invited us up for the BBQ. I had the same problem with cats. Woke up by 15 cats in my yard, under the carport, on top of my prize vehicle. Grabbed my .357, went outside in the buff, took aim, fired, sounded like a cannon going off. And lo and behold missed the cat but it reminded me of a Tom and Jerry cartoon. The cats looked as if they were headed in all directions in a frozen moment, then took off like a flash. Thanks for the info. mike

Sorry about that Guys. I should be more specific. Its the rear axle hubs. mike

Been looking at a pair of chrome hubcaps for my B-Model single axle at my local Pilot Truck Center. All of the foreign caps are what looks like just thrown into a pile but, kindly separated. I was wondering how these are mounted? Have looked for mounting hardware but, have not spotted them inside of any of their bins. Was in Kentucky recently and the Pilot Truck Centers there was the same set-up. No hardware to be found. If I remember correctly the hubs are eight and three-quarter inches in diameter. Thank You mike

Hey Glenn, Our local Mack Dealer told me friday afternoon that it called for a 10lb. but I did not buy from them. The old cap seemed a little weak on the spring but, I thought what do I know. It might not be the right cap for it that was on it when I got the truck. So I got it from NAPA. I have not put it on yet so i'll exchange it for a 7 lb. I do very much appreciate your judgement and help! ....... I will write this info down in the Mack Manual sent to me from the Mack Museum. This is the only resource other than this web-site. Thanking You! mike

I had to replace the radiator cap on the B, just wondered if the cap I bought from NAPA and being a 10 lb. cap is correct for this application? The gentleman at the counter said I may want to go with a 7 lb. cap if my cooling system was needing service. I'm not sure yet. My manual gives no clue. Thank You!! mike

Thanks, I'll never have to watch Lawrence Welk again. My dog even enjoyed it, he's looking at me kind of funny.

Looks like your hard earned DOLLARS going to the bone yard. Or one pile of junk. mike

Yes Sir, I have thought the same thing but I only have a digital camera at this time. It would be easy for someone to take a video of my truck, a person could walk fast enough along side of mine in high fifth........ LOL mike

Rob, I would promote a Fred Flintstone brake job for Tom next time....... LOL mike

You da man .......... ............. mike

something tells me there is more to this story. I guess we'll have to wait. mike

Looks good, But does it work well as a walking platform behind a cab? Also can it be obtained here in the states. Thank you! mike

Thanks Mack Men, I'll give it a try. mike

Since the weather has been good in my region my B model has started up just fine. But my question is..... When the weather goes cold is there a pre- heater to get some heat in the cylinders before start-up? I have a three prong wire out on the front bumper that goes ??? don't know yet. Can someone enlighten me on this subject? Thank You! mike

Shaaaaaaa, Quiet guys. Do you want the Mrs. to hear you? She was recently about to de-seed him for the one's he has now. I guess a trip to Siberia is probably the best medicine.LOL............Rob, can you send a photo of the Mrs. so we fella's may need to help you out someday? LOL mike

Larry, Been out of town since friday a.m. gave Mom a weekend away from the problems facing us at this time. Don't think she even knew how to relax, neither did I. I was only curious, not having any buzzing but, maybe I was thinking about an air starter before the start up. I'm not having low air pressure problems. It maintains 90 when braking then, pumps up to 120 and alittle above when on the highway but, i'm getting fuel oil mix when I drain from tank when I get back to the house. Thanks for the offer on the rears and hang on to it for I may need to call you. Can I ask why you changed rear ratios if it's a high gear setup? Thanks mike

Thanks guys for the compliment. Rob those cobbs still work just fine down here. Ben nedun ta git tha Sears an Roebuck catalog back out of tha outhouse check ta see if I can git more of em. A big LOL!!!!!! I agree that I will be keeping the oil hot in the mack, so i'll also be ckecking on rear ratio's but now I'm playing local. I failed to mention on my recent interstate trip the air pump gage showed above 120 psi while driving, but when using brakes the gage would show 90 psi until I let off the brakes. I know the system needs evacuateing of oil and repair. That will be my next project. And yes Larry I do agree with you, looks like the rears need higher ratios 4:11 or 4:56, i'll look to see what I have now. It sure is nice to turn the switch, push the button and she'll fire right up. Question ? Do I recall the Macks having a buzzer sound off when the switch key was turned on before pushing the start button? mike

If they can be kept on the down low, I could use a couple also. mike

Well guys, I bit the bullit, sent the Mack to A&B Inc. for electrical help. Its a long story and i'll try to be brief. The p/s switch was fried, alternator fried, voltage regulator fried, wiring fried, because only a small wire acted as a ground for the whole system this was all fixed and is new now. The start switch was ok and the ignition switch was ok, so no need to replace. They checked the starting system and fixed as needed and charging system. They encourged me to replace the old cables and to buy group 31 batteries as Rob said earlier. I have to tell you the drive home all 19 miles, on the interstate 65 was a concern. My girl friend followed me in her car with flashers on, and clocked me going warp speed of 48 miles per hour at 2000 rpm. I felt tied to a post. I hope you all can imagine this event and get a real laugh from it. Now I can consider myself as a REAL, SOUTHERN, DUMB, REDNECK!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay Tuned Until next time mike

GREAT looking boy, He will be alot of joy to you and yours. I hope to see you'all at a show sometime. Say hello to Joe from his future MACK FAMILY. mike

Guys, I believe i'd vote for Shirley Temple if she were to run. Maybe Monica Luwenski but she seems to have disappeared, maybe Bill has finally given her a tougher job. YEA............... I've been wanting to write this message on my back window of my vehicle as follows: P. S. and take no offense if you please!..........." We tryed to tell you back in 1861, but you would not listen about this Federal Government. mike