farmer52 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I started my MH today. The last time it ran was December 2011. I did not charge the batteries and it was running after 2 revolutions. I removed the exhaust pipe and am taking it to Grand Rock to have a new one made from stainless. I am going to put a straight chrome stack on it rather then a muffler. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Nothing runs as good as an old Mack. What other engine will start after two cranks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-108866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hello Ken. I yanked my exhaust system off mine today. I need to go to the Mack dealer tomorrow to get the hardware for my cab shocks and will take the exhaust and see what they have to say. I was hoping you would get your straight pipe on first so you could see how loud it was.Fred Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-108868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I am definitely going with a straight pipe, stainless from the turbo to the vertical elbow. Then a 6'-7' chrome vertical straight pipe with curved outlet. My friend where I have it stored has a R dump with E6-300 and straight pipe. He said it is only loud when loaded and pulling hard.I hope to have in a few weeks. I will keep you posted. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Nothing runs as good as an old Mack. What other engine will start after two cranks.A good-ole Two-Stroke Detroit.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I stretched the legs on my truck Sunday going to NEO meeting. I even strung it out in double OD to see if it would do it. Not sure what speed but likely about 75 before I ran out of straight level road. Still had 300 rpm to go. Had the radio on and coming home I heard a few comments about the pavement I was tearing up in a B model!! Dont think many have seen one running 75 before LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Would have loved to been there for that Larry. I bet you had a big smile the whole way. Ben, Love the sound of those DD too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Larry - I hope you had both hands on the steering wheel. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 A good-ole Two-Stroke Detroit.BenHate to admit it but he's right.Put batteries in the 759 Brockway Saturday afternoon,hadn't touched it since I got it home in Dec.I swear it was running before I got the starter button pushed in. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Glad that you got it running Ken.Are you keeping this one at Rufners place? It shouldn't be too loud inside but next to it may be a different story. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hate to admit it but he's right.Put batteries in the 759 Brockway Saturday afternoon,hadn't touched it since I got it home in Dec.I swear it was running before I got the starter button pushed in.That's a pretty cool old truck. Does it have a 6v71 in it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Larry - I hope you had both hands on the steering wheel.Naw............one on the wheel, the other hang'n out the window wav'n traffic outta the way.............LOL!!! I come down the hill from Rittman heading towards the scalehouse hill and figured I'd try it out. Just doesn't accelerate too quickly at 75+, just kinda easing it up a bit at a time. Only about a mile of straight before the big hill and that hill really knocks the wind out quickly. A barndoor with only 180 hp doesn't go too fast!!Is kinda neat to be able to roll with traffic at 65-70, then throw'r in Double Boogie Overdrive and just ease on past them with RPM to spare. Of course once I hook on the trailer all these pipe dreams fade quickly LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23968-mh-started/#findComment-109179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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