Outbehindthebarn Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ok, two questions. What is the difference between a b61 and a b63?Second. I see that some of the tip turbine after-coolers have coolant inlets and others do not. Is this a horsepower thing or a date of production thing?Did Mack ever produce a 350 horsepower tip turbine two valve engine? Sorry three questions. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 A B63 was a slightly heavier version of the B61,you saw them as dumps and other heavier uses.They were phased out in 1958,when Mack started offering the SX version of the B61. The later tip turbine intercoolers were water cooled,thats why the coolant lines.Yes,there was a 2 valve tip turbine 350,If memory serves me right,it was originally called the ENDT678,later became a E6-350. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-203754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just learned 3 things Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-203771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yea, the trouble is I just learned 3 but probably just forgot 30! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-203773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 There was a guy a few years back at Macungie that had a tip turbine on a 4 valve 350 in a B61, he was pulling a box trailer that said Fire Dept. on the front. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-203802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 B61Mack, doesn't your B model have a 300+? if im correct, got any underhood pictures or ducting pictures with the tip turbine? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-203811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 B61Mack, doesn't your B model have a 300+? if im correct, got any underhood pictures or ducting pictures with the tip turbine? I was trying to post pictures but no luck,when I find it out I will post some. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-204017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 I would really like to put together a B63 350hp. . . to run ≈ 20k a year... think it would be great fun! Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-204355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I would really like to put together a B63 350hp. . . to run ≈ 20k a year... think it would be great fun!IT sounds like fun but I have a B61 with a 315hp 13 speed, air ride, cruise control, XM satelite radio, air conditioning, jake brake, air ride seats, and a sleeper. I go to Macungie every year 700 miles one way from home, when I get home I don't want to see that old truck for a while. I cant imagine running 20k a year, good luck. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-204660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 IT sounds like fun but I have a B61 with a 315hp 13 speed, air ride, cruise control, XM satelite radio, air conditioning, jake brake, air ride seats, and a sleeper. I go to Macungie every year 700 miles one way from home, when I get home I don't want to see that old truck for a while. I cant imagine running 20k a year, good luck. RonIts really that uncomfortable? Much more than an old R model?I have a small delivery business and always thought an old B would help with business.... Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-204984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 12 yrs ago, I thought it would be fun to use my B model to pull my race trailer. Now I wished I had kept my F350. It was "fun", now it's a job and don't look forward to it near as much as I did 12 yrs ago. I go about 5K miles a year.I keep thinking more motor will make it more bearable?? It gets me there, but sure is not the most comfortable thing. As I get older, I want "comfortable". The "attaboys" and "that's cool" don't cover the aches and pains. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-204986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Maybe I'll look for a Volvo. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-205006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Maybe I'll look for a Volvo.I would take my old B model before I would drive a new Volvo, at least you would be driving something with CLASS. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32618-b-models-and-tip-turbine/#findComment-205009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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