dek1581 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 does the c model mack cab tilt readily or does it need to be unbolted to work on engine/trans? possible engine/trans swap in future so want to know as much as possible prior to starting endeavor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 dek1581: The Mack "C" cab does not tilt. In order to remove the engine the canopy over the jumpseat area can be unbolted and removed. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-124510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dek1581 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 dek1581: The Mack "C" cab does not tilt. In order to remove the engine the canopy over the jumpseat area can be unbolted and removed. bulldogboythanks for quick reply. are the bolts easy to get to(how many) and what would be easiest way to lift cab up and away? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-125132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 dek1581: I'm not sure how many bolts there are. I drove a "C" model ladder truck many years ago and I remember the department mechanics told me that the canopy had to be removed to change the engine. I haven't seen a "C" model upclose in years so I can't help with the bolt issue. The canopy didn't seem all that heavy duty so I would imagine that once it was unbolted a few strong people could lift it off. Hopefully, someone with more mechanical knowledge of "C" models could weight in on the subject. Good luck with your project; "C" models were great trucks. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-125148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 It's been a while since I have seen one- but the whole cab does not lift away, it is more of a "hatch" section of the rear canopy that goes over the engine. There are probably about 2 dozen bolts going around the perimeter. Loosen the bolts and two guys can lift the hatch away. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-125151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 their is a guy in bethlehem ct. ,name is don holden he is a collector of the 'C' rigs ,I don;t have his # ,but could probably get it from a guy that just brought a CF model from him. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-125159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dek1581 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 It's been a while since I have seen one- but the whole cab does not lift away, it is more of a "hatch" section of the rear canopy that goes over the engine. There are probably about 2 dozen bolts going around the perimeter. Loosen the bolts and two guys can lift the hatch away.i have feeling that they are located under the molding that goes over the top of the canopy half way between the top of the windshield and the rear edge of the canopy, right? any suggestions on removing this molding without damaging it would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-125469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hello, I tried to send you a pm. give me a call.Don Holden Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25728-mack-c85f/#findComment-125533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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