j hancock Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Anyone have an idea as to what the torque spec might be for the valve covers? I looked through the shop manual and could not find any indication. I believe when the manifold comes back to the welder, a safe torque of 40 lbs should be adequate. Thanks again!Just a GUESS on the side covers would be 10 lbs. I can't imagine it would be too much at all. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-200065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 The side cover torque will depend on what you are using to seal them. If you go with modern sealants, i.e. silicone, then I would torque very lightly (10-20 ft/lbs)and then check for leaks. Re-tighten if it leaks. If you stick with old school tech than you will have to tighten them more to start with. I would use modern sealants in addition to the gaskets. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-200190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I wrote this some time ago wih no response, but still hopeful someone might have an answer.This rod was connected to the exhaust manifold, which when moved would pre-heat the gas/air mix in the intake manifold. Does anyone know where the other end would have gone? The only place I can find that might work would be onto the throttle linkage, but that seems obsurd to me.If anyone has any knowledge of this system, please let me know.Thanks again for everyone intelligence and help getting the old girl up to snuff! Edited September 18, 2013 by TRFD1933 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-207021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRFD1933 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2015 Been a while since I posted on this thread. Figured I would give a quick update. Our BG is off getting painted at the Concord Jail here in MA. Here is a picture from last years fourth of july parade. Replaced the head gasket after water was dripping from the exhaust manifold. Runs like a top!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very nice!!The pre heat linkage, when I get back to Virginia an a month, I'll look at my 1934 AC 6 and see if it has it. If so,I'll take a few photos of it. 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/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very nice!!The pre heat linkage, when I get back to Virginia an a month, I'll look at my 1934 AC 6 and see if it has it. If so,I'll take a few photos of it. Yes please do! We made a plate and a baffle for now to keep the gasses flowing out. Just had no damn clue where the other end of the rod goes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Beautiful truck.....Curious about the prison paint job??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRFD1933 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2015 These were taken this past May as the truck was almost done with sandblasting and body prep. Just got the call today that the old girl is in the paint booth and almost home! Doing the wring should be interesting. thankfully we did allot of labeling and photos before taredown. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRFD1933 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2015 and more 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Looks like on paint once before after it left the factory! Appears to be a nice job on it. Paul 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/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Looks like on paint once before after it left the factory! Appears to be a nice job on it. PaulFortunately we had original paint under the pump gauges we were able to color match to.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Fortunately we had original paint under the pump gauges we were able to color match to.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using TapatalkWas it MACK Code 400? If so was the match mixed in PPG , Dupont or? Could you get the new paint number? Paul 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/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Was it MACK Code 400? If so was the match mixed in PPG , Dupont or? Could you get the new paint number? Paul I will have to look into the paint code for you. I believe its a PPG epoxy paint.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 If you write to the Mack Museum to ask about the linkage they should be able to supply you with shop drawings of the original and most probably what it was connected to. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 I want to say that I did inquire with them on that and the gentleman at the shop couldnt answer that. The example they had there did not have the preheater. Apparently most of the examples of manifolds with the preheaters have long since rotted away. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Linkage and locations between the AC 6 and your engine are different, but the components used are the same. This is what the AC 6 has. An AK series may have the same set up. (I don't have an AK . . .yet) Best I can do is give you an idea of what and how it works. From what I gather the parts are interchangeable. Paulclick pic 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/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just saw this thread today. Very nice truck. In reading the posts, last year you said finding a rebuild kit for the carb, SF3, was impossible. Not so. Call Treadwell carburetor in New York. Very nice folks. I bought three rebuild kits for the SF3 last year from them, as I have these on some AC's I own. Very reasonable price, and they can overhaul your carb (or just about any other, old or new). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just saw this thread today. Very nice truck. In reading the posts, last year you said finding a rebuild kit for the carb, SF3, was impossible. Not so. Call Treadwell carburetor in New York. Very nice folks. I bought three rebuild kits for the SF3 last year from them, as I have these on some AC's I own. Very reasonable price, and they can overhaul your carb (or just about any other, old or new). Thank you for the connection. Luckily my father and I rebuilt the carb and were able to make a duplicate gasket. So far running like a top.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Just now saw this post, great story and pictures. My truck is a "BB" model, and was converted from a chassis/ cowl to a fire truck. It has a Prospect pump, bed , and seat adapted to the truck. It is currently apart, restoring it complete from frame up.I recently got a carb gasket set for a carb like your off ebay for a carb off a 1923 Ahrens-Fox front pumper that I am working on for the Vintage Fire Museum in Indiana. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-297951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Does anyone have any idea what was stamped on the back of our Stewart Warner Spedo / odometer? I see the A.8 and the 09, but unsure where the paint has fallen off near the tamper device. I believe it is a BG-0 then unsure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-298201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Sorry I'm not a helper for a fire stuff, just want to say you work with the beautiful truck!Seems like a lot of job.Good luck on the project!Vlad 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-298602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Siren Help!Looking to see if anyone may have some knowledge as to where I may be able to locate a Sterling Siren as depicted on the images. I was a week late in acquiring one from ebay Damn it!Looking at the original factory photos, I believe this is the type that was mounted to the rail on the drivers side. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-305942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Try this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121771831451?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-306024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Almost. Not a sterling though. Its close!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-306034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Did you try John Dorman's son aka The Siren Man in AZ? 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31439-1933-mack-type-50more-questions-then-answers/page/2/#findComment-306161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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