mowerman Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 16 hours ago, tjc transport said: my favorite thing to do after trans install was zip ties on the driveshaft.....sometimes with a 1/4 20 nut on the end to hit the floorboards. They did that to one of our drivers a few years back with a brand new pickup that’s a cheap shot ha ha… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Yes, I was also thinking that Matt, I have pulled mower engines apart, because I didn’t remember tightening the connecting rod 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Looks great bud. That sucker should purr like a kitten. No doubt about it. Thanks for the post…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 6, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 Got a lot reassembled today. My friend is sending me a 5,000# lift on Wednesday and on Thursday he’s loaning me a couple of his mechanics to help me set the engine back in. I only need their help for about 20 mins if it goes right and I’ve got everything ready to go. I’m leaving the intake, exhaust and water manifolds off to make it a little easier. Until then I’ve got a lot to do to get ready. I’m keeping my fingers crossed work stays quiet this week as it looks like the weekend is already disappearing. 9 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 5:22 PM, Mean Green said: We used to wait till a guy got a new engine done at work he would be cranking and as soon as it lit off we would be smacking the frame with a hammer they would shut it down and jump out of the cab in a hurry hope you don’t have buddy’s like that lol heck I can top that one. pain in a-s mechanic next bay over at Mack just finished head gaskets / exhaust manifold etc. as he goes to start engine for first time, I'm under my truck with air hose having blow nozzle on it. as he starts eng I take air nozzle start tapping it on floor. faster he throttles engine : faster I tap . eng slow to Idle : I slow "exhaust leak "sound. process lasted a while as I watched him race around truck looking for sound. let it be known this was payback for him busting me. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 back on track ; would NEVER do that for this engine. looking forward to seeing the B73 at the shows. excellent job 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Right on Matt good for you it’s hard for me to find people to help around here are usually don’t need a whole lot but once in a while like you, I could use that extra couple of hands most of my friends are freight drivers all night and I don’t want to bother them on the weekends Great progress, bud hats off. …. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 11 hours ago, mowerman said: Right on Matt good for you it’s hard for me to find people to help around here are usually don’t need a whole lot but once in a while like you, I could use that extra couple of hands most of my friends are freight drivers all night and I don’t want to bother them on the weekends Great progress, bud hats off. …. Bob Yup, same here. I usually put together a weekend work party with family and friends. But I need to get this done and don’t want to wait. Plus work this time of year can be unpredictable. I already lost this coming Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Excellent I do have one oak I can usually depend on but I don’t like to call him unless absolutely necessary… he’s the easiest of most of them usually up around 1200 on Saturday Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 My good mate Mal, the fella that painted my truck is always up for some fun But in recent years his wife aka "the diff" like a old Holden with a crook diff, whines the whole bloody time gets a face on her like a cows bum everytime we try and have some fun so I haven't done much with Mal for a few years now Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2023 Well, it’s a little different than we were teenagers. All we had to do was work on our cars. No you got yard work and home repairs honeydews full-time employment? House parties, ball games barbecues travel,,, it never ends. Wait a minute when do I have time for my toy ha ha.Bob 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 8, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2023 Back where it belongs!!! I was getting everything ready this morning and I lined up the engine while I was waiting for help to arrive. Then I thought, let me give this a try and with a little effort it dropped right in! It must’ve been all my previous practice that helped!! 9 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted June 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2023 I'm gettin' excited...and it's not even my truck!!! 2 3 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 8, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2023 Man, I got a LOT put back together today. It was faster mostly because I wasn’t fabricating every little piece and kept it pretty well organized as it came apart. 8 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Christ Almighty !!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 You WILL have it ready for Macungie. Good work! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Wow nice going bud … thanks for the update…. Yes, it will be running in no time… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 You'll have that thing started any time now. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Love it when a plan comes together! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 11 hours ago, yarnall said: You WILL have it ready for Macungie. Good work! Actually, I’m trying for the Brooklyn show on 6/25. I want to get some miles on it before venturing out. Plus, I need to get the body on to add some weight over the rear axle. It really rides rough, even with the tires aired down. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, mattb73lt said: Actually, I’m trying for the Brooklyn show on 6/25. I want to get some miles on it before venturing out. Plus, I need to get the body on to add some weight over the rear axle. It really rides rough, even with the tires aired down. Don't know if your going to carry any weight on it, how about taking a few leaves out of springs for a better ride? terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 6/8/2023 at 5:34 PM, mattb73lt said: Man, I got a LOT put back together today. It was faster mostly because I wasn’t fabricating every little piece and kept it pretty well organized as it came apart. Looks like it's ready to start. Did you have it running yet ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mark T said: Looks like it's ready to start. Did you have it running yet ? I reckon if it was running and all is as expected, I could see the grin on Matts face from Australia 😃 Paul 2 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Mark T said: Looks like it's ready to start. Did you have it running yet ? Not yet. Still lots to hook up. I did finish the oil system today and fill the crankcase with over 8+ gallons of oil. Later, I cranked the engine on the starter, no fuel, and was able to build 40 PSI on the gauge. Fixed a clutch linkage issue, somehow installed a bell crank backwards giving a very stiff pedal. Much easier now! Had to dodge rain showers all afternoon and finally called it quits about 4:30 due to that. Stuck the hood on to give the engine some cover. 4 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 My goodness that is so detailed! Hopefully the weather will be nice over the weekend ! Almost got it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/62/#findComment-532726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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