Whiskymack Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Can anyone tell me what the large frame mounted cylinder located just behind the radiator on the passenger side is? a lot of U models seem to have this so I've included it in the 1:25 scale model I'm building but I don't know what it is or what it should connect to. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Looks like a fuel heater Must come from colder states. looks likes after market. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted April 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ballast so it doesn't tip over? 4 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 It was used to operate the kickstand on the drivers side to keep it upright. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I've never seen one before. Looks like it is connected to the injectors so it could be a fuel heater. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Sorry for the sideways picture. But here's a picture of the passenger side of the motor on my U685ST. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfto30570 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 id say its an after market fuel heater controled by the cab heater when the driver turns up the heat control the warmwater will pass thru the heater either before or after the heater core when the driver isnt using the heat the water doesnt flow or cause much warming and in the summer we used to manually turn off the water to the cab so 4 lines water in & out fuel in & out ive seen them in alot of different shapes and sizes hope this helps you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ballast so it doesn't tip over?Where's the "best answer" button? Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Sorry for the sideways picture. But here's a picture of the passenger side of the motor on my U685ST.I think my picture must have been misleading. It's the large cylinder I was interseted in and you can just see the edge of it in your picture. Most of the pictures of U models I have seen seem to have it.Also, here's a picture of my completed cab.Thanks for all the replies, serious and humorous. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Kickstand actuator . Nice scale model cab. Good luck with your project truck. Bunny should know what that cylinder is for though. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Ballast so it doesn't tip over? LMAO Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Chose Tucker out of South Bend, IN for your scale model's company, I like that.Someone with more knowledge than I can chime in here but I believe that is the oil reservoir for the power steering. I'm not sure as my B Model does not have power steering and doesn't have such a reservoir. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Which cylindar are you asking about?? All the above answers are for the added on horizontal one. If you are asking about the vertical one in front of it, that would be a power steering resevoir. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Looks just like the power steering reservoir on my R-model.The next argument will be over what type of oil to put in it!By the way, that also adds ballast to the RH side! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I think my picture must have been misleading. It's the large cylinder I was interseted in and you can just see the edge of it in your picture. Most of the pictures of U models I have seen seem to have it.Also, here's a picture of my completed cab.Thanks for all the replies, serious and humorous.Ohhh yes that is the power steering reservoir. Your model is looking really good, Can you post progress pictures of it? Id love to see it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Chose Tucker out of South Bend, IN for your scale model's company, I like that.Someone with more knowledge than I can chime in here but I believe that is the oil reservoir for the power steering. I'm not sure as my B Model does not have power steering and doesn't have such a reservoir.I like the colours, Green and orange, and I came across a picture of a beaten up U on the net in Tucker colours. Looks like they ran a lot of different trucks so I don't know how many U models they had but the model will be loosely based on the one I saw.There are some codes on the door below the Tucker Insignia but I can't find a close enough shot to read them so I may have to invent them. I'm guessing that Tucker would have codes for Indiana and neighbouring states?Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Ohhh yes that is the power steering reservoir. Your model is looking really good, Can you post progress pictures of it? Id love to see it.Thanks. I don't think my model frame has power steering so I may have to add it in.I should have it finished in a few weeks so I'll attach a few shots then. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks. I don't think my model frame has power steering so I may have to add it in.I should have it finished in a few weeks so I'll attach a few shots then.Ok thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think my picture must have been misleading. It's the large cylinder I was interseted in and you can just see the edge of it in your picture. Most of the pictures of U models I have seen seem to have it. Also, here's a picture of my completed cab. Thanks for all the replies, serious and humorous.holy maceral,,,,that cab looks like a real one,,nice work,,babba...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-180865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I like the colours, Green and orange, and I came across a picture of a beaten up U on the net in Tucker colours. Looks like they ran a lot of different trucks so I don't know how many U models they had but the model will be loosely based on the one I saw.There are some codes on the door below the Tucker Insignia but I can't find a close enough shot to read them so I may have to invent them. I'm guessing that Tucker would have codes for Indiana and neighbouring states?Thanks for your input.I don't have any pictures of Tucker equipment as Tucker closed their operation on the Friday prior to me starting to work at Brothers Express (I started the following Monday). Brothers Express at the time was a cartage agent in Ft Wayne and we did the local P & D for Tucker. I just checked through my memorabilia and have nothing that has Tucker's operating authorities on it.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-181010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I don't have any pictures of Tucker equipment as Tucker closed their operation on the Friday prior to me starting to work at Brothers Express (I started the following Monday). Brothers Express at the time was a cartage agent in Ft Wayne and we did the local P & D for Tucker. I just checked through my memorabilia and have nothing that has Tucker's operating authorities on it....Thanks for looking for me. There doesn't seem to be much on the net so I may just hold off for as long as I can and invent them if I can't find any concrete info in the meantime. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-181138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You might contact ATHS HQ in Kansas CIty.Bryan Webster wrote a story about Tucker for the May/June 2011 issue of Wheels of TIme. there are no pictures of trucks with the info that you seek but perhaps Mr. Webster has more info on the company than was printed in the article. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-181142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Obviously this is from decades earlier but perhaps this is close to the correct info. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-181144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Something of a related question, how can I identify a U-model as a U-model if the factory trim is gone? Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-181169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Something of a related question, how can I identify a U-model as a U-model if the factory trim is gone?Send me a picture, I can tell. LOL. Serial number on door tag or frame. Smaller frame and axle than DM. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30951-u-series-question/#findComment-181220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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