Popular Post Superdog Posted August 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2015 Had some issues with my '47 EF ever since I got it,finally after being on the back burner for a couple years,got it all sorted out,took it to a buddy of mine and he swapped it over to 12 volt for me,got all the lights working and got it all tuned up. 23 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Good looking truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 NICE...........that would look good next to my '47 federal.......Bobby j. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Some days it's nice to find a old two lane, and just drive like the old days. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Beautiful!! 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/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Nice truck! I have one just like it, just not as pretty. I was wondering if you could tell me the numbers or any info on the distributor vacuum advance. Mine is rusted out, and I can't find one to fit it. If I had the numbers on it and make, I might do better. Thanks, Steelman Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 By the way, mine has a 12 volt generator on it. It appears to be original. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Planning on making any runs with it? I bet that it would haul a set of hubs to Kansas City! 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmodelb Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Very nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ready again for fair and parade duty. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Neat truck ready for parade duty. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted August 22, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2015 Got home tonite,took it to truckstop for a tank of gas(Do any of you put the lead additive in for your old gas engines or just use straight unleaded?) and went for a ride into town,going to get doors lettered tomorrow if sign painter shows up.Also found an ashtray in my stash of goodies that fit in the mystery bracket that was under glovebox.Were these aftermarket or a Mack option? 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I would unless the previous owner had the seats changed. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-300986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looks Fantastic!I don't think for the miles and use that the truck will get there will be any worry about the fuel and lack of lead. More of a concern will be what the ethanol will do to the fuel pump diaphragm and carb gaskets Might want to look into adding some stabilizer or filling with real gas if available in your area.I have seen that style of ashtray in some Mack factory photos so your are good to go there. E models also had an ashtray that could be attached to the drivers door just below the window reveal close the dash. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 The ethanol is definitely a problem with the old gas engines. In addition to what J Hancock mentioned it will free up debris in the tank and also cleanses the valve train causing valves to stick. I have found the non ethanol gas with some Marvel Mystery Oil works wonders. Nice looking over the hood shot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 What! No DPF-No DEF-No sensors-No EGR? Nice truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 When I first got the FWD I called Waukesha to see if I should be putting lead additive in. Talked to a very knowledgeable engineer for quite a while. Told me I didn't need lead additive, the valve seats were hardened. His exact words were "dump the cheapest shit 87 octane in there that you can find." But that's the Wauky. You should do some research about your Mack. Maybe Yarnell knows???And to echo everyone else's statements- Gasoline with ethanol is fucking evil if you allow it to sit around. The ethanol ate the diaphragm in my mechanical fuel pump- a pretty rare Delco-Remy, and I couldn't find a replacement- so we had no choice and installed an electric pump. Anytime I put ethanol fuel in, I ALWAYS add Ethanol-Formulated STA-BIL (the orange shit, not the red shit....) and I never ever allow it to sit around more than a month or more. I always plan accordingly and don't add more than I think I will burn. Also, check around your area for ethanol-free gas. Look on www.pure-gas.com It's more expensive of course but worth it if they are located close by. I do have one place about 15 miles from here, I usually will get about 10 gallons at the end of the summer for the winter storage season- I light her off and run it for 45 minutes every 2-3 weeks. And never use AvGas like some morons do- the high octane will burn hotter and damage antique engines. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 They sell straight unleaded here,and that's what I use in the old tractors,my lawnmower(on the very rare occasions that it's not broken and I actually try to mow).That's what I put in the Mack and I put some lead in to just to be safe 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I would use Sta-bil Marine "just in case" regardless if it has or has no ethanol. All of today's gasoline is crappy. Personally I only use "branded" gasoline and stay away from "generic" brands. Yes they may pull from the same fuel terminal but the additives and additive treat rate are not the same between brands. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 You should have no problems with the lead substitute and pure unleaded when you get ready to park it for the season maybe some sta-bill but if you plan on running it I wouldn't worry about it Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41401-back-to-life/#findComment-301207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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