bluebonnet Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The ground wire on my 58 B 61 cab heater blower has what looks like a fuse in the center of it. I dont think thats what it is. The blower works good but I need to know what is in the center of the wire. Any information really appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 My mixer has the same thing, it appears to be a resistor. But would not bet 100% on it being on the ground leg. Could cut down R.F. noise. 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/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 My guess is..it is a noise suppressor. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnet Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 I have talked to a couple of big truck mechanics and some Mack owners in the area and no one seems to have the answer. The heater blower works ok but the wires in the [whatever it is] are loose. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 My guess is that it is a Fuseable link...used in the heater specifically (in case a slow short or a quck short that might melt the wire) to protect the cab from filling with poisonous smoke...Usually the were a short peice of wire 4 sizes smaller than the circuit, or two peices soldered with a low temp solder... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnet Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 I am going to leave it alone as it causes no problems yet. Just thought it would be nice to know what it is in case I do have a problem later on. Thanks all for the input. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 when we going to get to see pics of the whole truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnet Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 My 58 B 61 lining up for the 2012 4th of July parade in Fort Madison, Iowa. Purchased on July 2011 on ebay it made the trip from Massillon, Ohio to my home near Wever, Iowa trouble free. The seller had owned this truck for over 30 years. Originaly a B 61 T the frame had been lengthened. I redecked it and built the stock rack. The ground wire in the heater box came loose and now ok, the reason for asking about the wiring. My first big truck and I love it. 60 mph on the road is its sweet spot, 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I guess all of those heaters had the resistor wire, mine also. Nice and healthy looking B Model there bluebonnet. Keep on enjoying it.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-149997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sharp B,you'll have to join us at some of our shows this year.The SE Iowa ATHS Chapter Ottumwa truck show is in June,I-80 Show at Walcott in July,Old Threshers in Mt.Pleasant. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-150008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 My 58 B 61 lining up for the 2012 4th of July parade in Fort Madison, Iowa. Purchased on July 2011 on ebay it made the trip from Massillon, Ohio to my home near Wever, Iowa trouble free. The seller had owned this truck for over 30 years. Originaly a B 61 T the frame had been lengthened. I redecked it and built the stock rack. The ground wire in the heater box came loose and now ok, the reason for asking about the wiring. My first big truck and I love it. 60 mph on the road is its sweet spot,Say what?? Massillon?? Come on..........after 46 yrs here I've never seen that B, ever. Guess it spent alot of time hiding in a garage.Good looking truck!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-150045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Say what?? Massillon?? Come on..........after 46 yrs here I've never seen that B, ever. Guess it spent alot of time hiding in a garage.Good looking truck!!X2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-150049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnet Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Freightrain,Lynn Truck Parts, Massillon, Ohio. In a barn? sort of. Purchased from Lynn Hetrick and Melanie Hetrick.Victor Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-150123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Wow!! Sweet B Model. Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-150127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Nice B! They must have kept it a secret because I never heard nor saw it (and I live between Larry and Massillon). I don't remember seeing it at any local car/truck shows. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-150136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Wow, they musta kept it under wraps. Never been to Lynn's, but know the location.Just a few blocks north, Rohr's towing has a B75? tow truck sitting in the back of their shop. Hasn't seen the light of day for many, many years.I purchased my B model from General Towing in Canton. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28728-58-b-61-cab-heater-wiring/#findComment-151271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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