teleman Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Im putting new 30/30 spring brake assemblys on my B 61 and was wondering if if I should fix the old hand brake...Its stuck in the off position and thought I might leave the lever assembly off and give myself more room...I can probably get it freed up but is it worth the effort....Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 do it for restore purpose.lever doesnt take up much room. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 i dunno, i just put maxi cans on mine and ditched the old drum linkage and handle and its nice not bangin ur leg against it in the cab. more personal preference i think. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I would put a longer handle on it and shift it with the rest of the leavers. Use it for a conversation piece. Tell everyone you have a unique tri-plex transmission. It would catch the truckers eye.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hey....what's wrong with THREE sticks???LOL!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hey Larry......You Tha Man.......I like it. I'd be busier than a one armed paper hanger. Just wondering about that seat you are sitting in. Looks like you must have bought a new air ride seat of some kind?mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hey FT, It is time to sand the shifting levers and put a little satin black paint on them.How is it doing pulling the car around?Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Mike, nope samo samo ol Bostrom seats. Got mine recovered years ago with some breathable fabric instead of that stink'n hot vinyl.Jim, actually it is all painted up now. I put the rubber hose back over the main box lever. The aux shifter is all painted satin black and looks smooooth. Guess I need to get a good shot of it completed?It's doing well pulling trailer. It will pull 65 mph easily at about 1800 rpm and run with traffic. I did try the double OD once with the trailer. It was a level run and then downhill and it ran up to 75+ mph as I just had to prove my point to this idiot in a 4wheeler that screwed me on the uphill grade. Given time, I will get around ya........LOL!!!!!I rebuilt the front bushings in the rear arms over July 4th holiday. That helped. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianDzimitrowiczJr Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Larry, are you running a brownie box behind your triplex? Quote Brian1959 B61T Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yup, 6041. Sumthin like that5 x 3 x 4= 60!Actually not. The splits on the box are about the same as my compound, which makes it double redundant. I use it in Direct for 99% of the time. The lo-lo hole is nice for backing up. The OD gives it really long legs. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26383-b-61-e-brake/#findComment-130715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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