snowmobile02067 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have heard the A used a smaller version of the transmissions and the 237 requires a change to the full size. I like my little duplex and really want to keep it in there. I found an E series on Ebay one time with a White flathead motor in it. He had made a driver for himself and his wife. Had aluminum buds, aluminum air tanks, and even had jammed air conditioning in it. He sent me some pictures of it. It was a spectacular job making a truck to enjoy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-216085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I know its been done for a # of years as every show I go and its at I torture the owner with questions and picture taking. He is a nice guy and an Engineer but did most if not all the work himself.There was another A-51 with the 510 Diesel at Macungie a few years ago. It was the first 510 Diesel I ever heard. I think Mike Yarnall has one being rebuilt or is rebuilt already it will be nice to see and hear. Joe D.I have 3 A models. A 405A fire truck with a 377 gas. An A30 with American Fire body with a flat head gas. It needs a water pump. And an A20 cab and chassis that is terribly rusted and doesn't run. The truck I was getting worked on is an LFT with a 672 Lanova. It is finally running. It can be seen on the Mack Day video. Jim Widman is a big A model fan. He has quite a few. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-216163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 My mistake Mike. I thought it was a 510 Diesel. I imagine parts for the 672 Lanova were hard to find also. I guess I will see you and your Dad at Macungie. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-216176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 there has been a few A models that I have seen around for sale lately. Just the other day a running A50 showed up on Portland CL. Heres the first A20 built on CL but he wants a few pounds of gold for it http://baltimore.craigslist.org/clt/4118464201.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-216291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 An acquaintance in MD just finished putting a Cummins 6.9 in an E model which is the same cab as the A models. Very nice job; he even added a Gear Vendors overdrive unit.He was at the Winchester ATHS show with it last September. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-216555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Mac Mcelroy Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 THank you sir. She is staying on her existing chassi. But yes she will be rodded out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-216880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Mac Mcelroy Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ok. Took ownershiip today. Ruff ride across the property. Leaking oil between the heads and block. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23379-mack-a-54-help/page/3/#findComment-219287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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