eddeere Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Looks good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-292057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Congrats on the part "deux" start Fresh paint makes thrill.Recently I also crowl around MH. Will keep follow your story and post my progress as soon as get anything visible about results. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-292087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Very nice,is that a new clutch or did you clean up the old one? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-292088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice,is that a new clutch or did you clean up the old one?it's the old one cleaned up.... I had some thoughts to replace it but finally found a spec for the lining thickness and it's only 50% worn... so, as they are not cheap $$$ and I'm on a short budget it got cleaned up and re-installed. The test will be in a couple of weeks when I get it running and drive it on jack stands... if it works it stays, if not working it will be an easy pull as not everything is going back together right away.. see how the gamble pays off..!!!BC Mack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-292125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Congrats on the part "deux" start Fresh paint makes thrill.Recently I also crowl around MH. Will keep follow your story and post my progress as soon as get anything visible about results.VladI have the right battery box on order, when it comes in I will post photos for you, see if it mounts up ok... or... find a plan B..!!BC Mack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-292132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC Mack Posted June 30, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) So, it's been a few weeks and today hit one of my milestones.... truck was taken off the road in Oct 2004, towed to me but today it moved under it's own power.... yeah!!!!! update of events... covered in another topic, the new batt box installed and two more batts purchased.. but two dated 2003 passed test with flying colours, go figure.... 12V start in an E9, yes it WAS 24V start new and now I've found all the old wiring. cleaned up the left tank, this one had the white stuff under the straps and is a 1985 unit which replaced the original (which I still have awaiting shortening) and got a red scotchbrite pad cleaning for now, no polishing just yet... I'm painting the frame in sections, not the way to do it but I have circumstances where I keep it that dictates an unusual plan... so on with some black and air cleaner got some too. driveline... spline ok, so two u-joints and on it went... I had cut off the exhaust so just temporarily put the Y and pipes back on... the stacks will come off in a while and I will buy new parts then... $$$$$ tight, as always. as said, today I got to run it on blocks... the litmus test for my clutch pull-and-polish!!!! and it seemed to work ok... so, let's go for a drive around the railyard... and just like Thomas the Tank Engine I went to meet some friends, one of the few cabovers in the area.... well, after three years of ownership I have managed to turn the truck around, it now points north. next installment will be front brake teardown, stacks off, buy two tires, right tank and knock off a few more items from the expanding to-do list... funny how the more I fix the more needs fixing..!!! anyway, thanks for not dozing off... here are the pics BC Mack Edited November 9, 2017 by BC Mack 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Doing a great job , nice pictures for the rest of us. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Good news!Hope you've got enough of a positive to continue fighting rust and small issues.Have a ball. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Must feel pretty good to get this far! Nice that he made a friend too. Everyone's winning. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Yes, just awesome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I had not caught up with this thread in awhile. Beautiful work!Your problem with the clutch makes me wonder if it would be a good idea to use something to hold the clutch pedal down while the truck is in storage similar to what is used on a farm tractor. Most tractors I have seen have a small hook to hold the clutch down while the tractor is stored to prevent sticking of the disc to the flywheel. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Your problem with the clutch makes me wonder if it would be a good idea to use something to hold the clutch pedal down while the truck is in storage similar to what is used on a farm tractor.thought about that too... just not sure if it is wise to leave the clutch cable and pressure plate springs under duress... maybe I should just go out and drive it more often..!!!!!BC Mack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 looks like your ready for DUNCAN but put you name on the door or RUSMUSAN will claim it. Looking dam good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 just not sure if it is wise to leave the clutch cable and pressure plate springs under duress... maybe I should just go out and drive it more often..!!!!!Or do what I try to do; start all the small engines/generators at least once per month. Nice plan; it almost never happens. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 gearhead: you will be able to breath again starting thursday. our mars water bomber will be in the air again. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 now I hear Washington state doesn't want the fires put out.All the B C BUDD in the air from all the going up in smoke crops Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-295917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC Mack Posted September 9, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Greetings Gentlemen... and others..!! thought it was about time to catch up with my journal so, plan has gone out the window, we've had an extremely hot summer with never before levels of water restrictions so power washing or even use of a hose is verboten..!!! a little modification to the order of events was needed and with a month to go I won't be able to take the dog for a walk, well, maybe a short one, we'll see. exhaust... pulled the mufflers off, the crossover piping needed work but managed to save the Y.. re-used what I could and shortened the stacks by 3".. I tried hi-temp enamel on the mufflers as an experiment, see how it fares. I am happy with the result. front brakes... what can I say, seized solid with rust and crap... didn't attempt to take off the back shields but it all cleaned up, add acid and enamel and seems to be good... will post another chapter as I have too many photos.... BC Mack Edited November 9, 2017 by BC Mack 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC Mack Posted September 9, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) As with the other fuel tank, it got a red scotchbrite overhaul and mounted, new crossfeed hose. A new cab height control valve was required... leaking?.. noooo, I broke the arm off the blasted thing... oh well. Front grille was due to come off, then I had one of those flashes, not hot, but figured if I take a lot more stuff off the front I will have a lot more work to do..!!!! I was finding pockets of fine white powder trapped in all sorts of places, like talcum but it was suggested it may be the crap they put of the roads so I figured, the water is coming on soon so I may as well take the opportunity to clean all this out as well as some compacted mud around the steering boxes, yes, both. As kids we all played with Meccanno sets, let me tell you, one of those kids must have designed the front of an MH... simple tools and mostly screws and it all came apart easily (except for a few rusted screws in their clipnuts) but I can now see how typical accident damage can be quickly repaired.... with the front panel off on the driver's side I can now make a really good check for rubbed wires and air lines, plus, get to clean the problematic multi pin plug. Engine mounts... as per photo look a bit "mushed" so I bought new ones from Mack, but they were smaller, so back to Mack and the parts person and I both look at the computer together... the ones he gave me are the correct part, was there an upgrade at sometime, I'll get photos of both and post as a new subject. I also saw the bottom rad hose rubbing so fixed that. another lot of photos BC Mack Edited November 9, 2017 by BC Mack 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) ok... last page I have a chance to purchase this drom rack and need input.. I already have a headache rack with chain rack with doors, nice unit... but, I've seen these and was thinking..... when the truck heads out to shows where am I going to put all my crap?? this would be ideal, just add removable sides and some smaller tie-downs... it fits well and doesn't interfere with the drive tires. any thought?.... anyone using one right now?... pros or cons please that's all for now folks..!!!! BC Mack Edited November 9, 2017 by BC Mack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 excellent idea on the drom platform did you ever try the kroil on the stuck clutch plate? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 All looking good to me dunno about the rack doodah not my cup of tea but not truck either so it doesnt matter Is drom a brand or a name you fellas call them like your head ache rack or our bull bars ??Doing great work there and it looks like your doing a whole heap with out spending a big heap of coin thats what I always advise people to do its amazing how much can be done if you just take your time and have a go Good work and thanks for sharing Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 excellent idea on the drom platform did you ever try the kroil on the stuck clutch plate?no... I pulled itphotos in posting 49 of this thread...and it WAS stuck tight..!!!in the end I feel more secure knowing I did it this way..BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 no... I pulled itphotos in posting 49 of this thread...and it WAS stuck tight..!!!in the end I feel more secure knowing I did it this way..BC Macklot of work but now you know its right Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC Mack Posted September 10, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2015 All looking good to me dunno about the rack doodah not my cup of tea but not truck either so it doesnt matter Is drom a brand or a name you fellas call them like your head ache rack or our bull bars ??Doing great work there and it looks like your doing a whole heap with out spending a big heap of coin thats what I always advise people to do its amazing how much can be done if you just take your time and have a go Good work and thanks for sharing PaulHi Paulthe term 'drom' is a contraction of the word 'dromedary' (camel) and in the truck world, well usa, it signifies a form of legal truck configuration where a large platform was installed behind the cabover on to which a container was affixed, fifth wheel was behind the drom. Mostly used by household effects moving companies for increasing cube where weight was lighter that regular freight, it increase the wheelbase of a tractor to the point where it had the turning radius of a Boeing 747.This project is not a show truck per se, but a good clean-up and corrosion control. I certainly can't afford new everything and I'm reusing as much as I can after removal, clean and paint.you know, even if I did have gobs of money, I would probably do it the same way... it says this truck still can work and is not some glittering fairy princess.. I don't need 9" stacks and chrome everywhere to tell people it's a Mack Truck... BC Mack 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 All looking good to me dunno about the rack doodah not my cup of tea but not truck either so it doesnt matter Is drom a brand or a name you fellas call them like your head ache rack or our bull bars ??Doing great work there and it looks like your doing a whole heap with out spending a big heap of coin thats what I always advise people to do its amazing how much can be done if you just take your time and have a go Good work and thanks for sharing Paul ( dromedary) drom jiust short version Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/3/#findComment-303173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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