B53 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hello all,I just acquired my first Mack a few weeks ago. Its a 1964 B53, formerly a mixer. Over all in pretty restorable shape, but has a fair bit of rust, having spent its life in upstate NY.On to the questions. Its an air start, which seems like quite a hassle. Will a new 12v. starter bolt on in its place, and where can I find one?Next, while it starts and runs well, the oil pressure gauge doesn't come up. I assume its a mechanical gauge? Where does the line connect to the block? I assume this is the END-673.Pics to come soon!Thanks!Kevin Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hello all,I just acquired my first Mack a few weeks ago. Its a 1964 B53, formerly a mixer. Over all in pretty restorable shape, but has a fair bit of rust, having spent its life in upstate NY.On to the questions. Its an air start, which seems like quite a hassle. Will a new 12v. starter bolt on in its place, and where can I find one?Next, while it starts and runs well, the oil pressure gauge doesn't come up. I assume its a mechanical gauge? Where does the line connect to the block? I assume this is the END-673.Pics to come soon!Thanks!KevinWelcome Kevin,As for the 12 volt starter. You can use a 12 volt if you have changed out and omitted the series paralell switch from under the seat. And you can find a thread on this site talking about these questions in the electrical section. A heavy duty truck electrical company can help you find the starter like a Delco M42 etc. is one of the examples. On the END 673 engines, the oil pressure line goes to the pressure block on the drivers side of the engine block. This is under the big oil filter where the oil lines enter the block. Someone else will soon try and steer you in the direction you will want to go. The WIKI SECTION on this site will further help you if you need it.Hope I helped some.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Welcome aboard! Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Your oil pressure line could be pinched off or plugged,seen both happen.If you truck has always been air start,you'll just have to replace starter and wire it up,there will be no series parallel switch to eliminate since it was air to begin with.I have a pair of '64 B53's myself,B53S1893 & 1894.Good luck with yours. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B53 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks for the answers guys. I found the end of the oil pressure tube, and it was indeed kinked and pinched off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B53 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 As promised, here's a few pics. The first one in the weeds with the mixer still on, and the second two tucked away in the corner of the parking lot at her new home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi B53. Welcome aboard! I have been a member of the site for a while and the guys on here are great. Tons of info.Is Callahan the company that worked out of the Auburn, NY area? I was born there (many moons ago, well not too many) and I think I remember seeing this companies Dump and Mixer trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 welcome to the site,,that truck dousnt look bad at all,,,rather than change all your starter setup,,mount a small air compresser pump,on a plate,and a small mower engine to push the pump,,that way u got all the air you need if you run out...would be allot cheaper,than changing everything...choice is yours..good luck.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 welcome and thats a nice b model you've got Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Welcome sir! Nice rig ya got there... Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B53 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks for all the kind words! And Callahan concrete was a big outfit here for many years.In regards to the air starter, a full tank of air, approx 50gallons at 120 psi, will turn the engine over for only 2-3 seconds. Is that normal? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doe70 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 gday havnt timed it but woulda thought about right, one big go and if that fails a small second attempt before running out, air start is a good system usually. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I've got an air starter on my boom truck and it does the same thing.I was told that i should take starter off and soak it in a bucket of diesel fuel for a day or so.I haven't got around to doing that yet,I just pull start it then after the truck has warmed up,it's starts fine with the air starter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 that sound like your starter is wore out,,should crank a little longer,the paddles may be woreout,,and a new starter is around $800 should get like 15 seconds,but that should be plenty,you dont get much more,,but it spins real fast,,gotta shoot a little eather in it,when its cold,,will fire right up,in around 2 seconds,,when mine starts,i still have 90 pounds left,i put all new parts in mine,and it holds air for months,,they are a good system,,especially if your not going to drive it much,,dont have to mess with all those battery,s and electric parts,,but they can be a real nightmare if you get a little leak in the system,that you cant find..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Welcome. I'd soak the starter unit in kerosene or diesel. After years of use the vanes (paddles) gum up. What did you do with the mixer unit? My mixer was parked in the late 60's early 70's with a full load.... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B53 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yeah maybe I'll try pulling the starter apart when I have time. The previous owner pulled the mixer and scrapped it. The drum was pretty rotten.Thanks,Kevin Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The quest continues............... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b67tom Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Nice looking B. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 hey, about where in upstate new york. i am between buffalo and rochester.gg2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B53 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Auburn, between Rochester and Syracuse. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 your only 2.5 hrs from me.gg2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21449-new-member-and-a-few-questions/#findComment-90923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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