att Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 ....I do not have any manuals, books etc. for this truck.This sounds really dumb, but how do I tilt the cab on this??I have found the apparatus at the back of the cab, that you jack, but there must be a pin to pull somewhere?And whilst I am here.....I broke the hazard switch on the indicators, chrome plated cast ally by the look of it. Any ideas where I would get a replacement from?Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 check around passenger seat,for safety latch,,,any truck supply should have replacement signal stat switch,,ill check my manual for safety release,on my 83 cruiseliner the safety hooks,were also activated by pumping,or releasing the jack oil.good luck.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 From what I remember of my fathers two F Models, I cannot recall a safety latch to lock it "down", just a bar to lock it from coming back down when it is "up."Also, check the pump for a 1/4 turn valve, if it wont go up, turn the valve. You will need a long bar 4-5 feet long to "get your muscles into it." Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 If I remember correctly, my H had a release lever inside the RH storage compartment under the sleeper. Perhaps the F used the same mechanism. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 My F had the torsion bar system. The main release was a parking brake looking thing on the doghouse just at the entrance to the bunk then the secondary was a cable release just inside the passenger door behind the seat. With a pump system it may be completely different.The handle is visible in this pic facing to the right. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Try this link for the F operator's manual (revised 9/79), This is a downloadable PDF.http://smrp-prod.mac...dform/ts446.pdfSee page 14 for Cab Tilt Operation 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 My F had the torsion bar system. The main release was a parking brake looking thing on the doghouse just at the entrance to the bunk then the secondary was a cable release just inside the passenger door behind the seat. With a pump system it may be completely different.The handle is visible in this pic facing to the right.Terry what year is that F model?I have had hundreds of those cabs up like your and the one with the jake also. cant remenber about the one with the jake but i think it unlocks itself on the mounts.Is your a single or tandem drive? Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 That one was a 1970 F795LST. The V8/5speed was long gone when I got it and had been replaced with a turbo'd 711/Tri-plex. "Superdog" owns this one now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I want one if its not rusted out and i know that is asking alot.I have engine and trans but no F model. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20569-1978-f786t-cab-tilt/#findComment-85867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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