MalibuJim Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys, here's a quick answer to your questions.Randy, the engine was a major problem because I wanted to keep the Duplex trans. Therefore that meant keeping the original crankshaft which meant there were no pistons available for the 1.625 inch wrist pin connecting rods. So I took a set of 2 inch pin pistons with the bigger rods and modified the big end of the rod to fit the early crank. Had to take .140" off the width of the big end of each rod to fit. I wanted the turbo and tip turbine so the engine had respectable horsepower so basically I ended up with a modified version of an EM6-285. Albert, the rims were another problem because of course split rims were not an option. So I switched to a 24 inch tubeless that would still fit the original Daytons (needed to keep those!)The tires are 11R24.5 Firestones FD-690 drives and FS-590 steers.Hatcity, it was pretty quiet at the Flying J but going down the road was a trip in itself. People in cars and of course the big rigs were all looking at the old girl like she was naked. Unfortunatly the only speaker I had hooked up for the CB was in the radio itself and I couldn't hear that one (imagine that). One of the little details I'm working on is a remote speaker which will be one of the rear stereo speakers. I could hear the music.Thanks again y'all Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 That is a creative engine compartment. Nice job. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/#findComment-68245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Wow! I think this engine compartment could even pass a health department inspection. Very impressive job!!Maybe if I read all of your posts some of this will rub off on me!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/#findComment-68263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Wow! I think this engine compartment could even pass a health department inspection. Very impressive job!!I agree, I think you need to go to work for Mack Trucks and teach them how to do that with their current engines! Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/#findComment-68264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I had heard about this truck when I was buying parts from my local PAI store. they closed the doors a few years back but the parts guys were telling me that the company was building a old B model. Guess it was you????very nice job. looks like a great truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/#findComment-68267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Great job can't wait to see more photos Ihope my B61 can look that impressive in red. It was alot of work but it I would imagine it is worth it now Cheers Gearbox Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/#findComment-68268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Wow, wow, wow.Jim, I've been going back reading your threads about the B but the engine pic takes the cake. Haven't seen a nicer job. Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16804-pai-b-61/#findComment-68948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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