doubleclutchinweasel Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) 👍 Edited May 24, 2023 by doubleclutchinweasel 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/60/#findComment-531879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Looks fantastic. 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/60/#findComment-531880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Progress!! Today's handiwork, sleeves, crank, piston/rods, cam and heads!! Tomorrow, injector timing and further exterior assembly. It was a good day! 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Holy crap! A good day’s work for sure. 2 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/60/#findComment-531898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 She's comin back to life!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 My god this sucker is fast wow… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post b61fred Posted May 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2023 Matt, I would say that superb organization and cleanliness of your work space has a lot to do with the efficiency of the work performed. Everything has a place and everything in its place! Add in a mentor that is highly qualified and BAM a winning combination. The old 220 will be rattling the neighbors window panes in short order. I haven't been on here for a while and just been binge reading your b73 restoration. I have to say its one of the best sagas on the net. As I was reading about putting in the rebuilt engine I was thinking to myself that as meticulous as you appear, he will have it out and go through it for some reason. I didn't think it would be as quickly and as catastrophically as reality would have it though. If anything else it makes me want to get the B733 of mine out of moth balls and start working it over. Morgan (b61 Fred) p.s. Here is a photo of my project........ 9 Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terry Posted May 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, b61fred said: Matt, I would say that superb organization and cleanliness of your work space has a lot to do with the efficiency of the work performed. Everything has a place and everything in its place! Add in a mentor that is highly qualified and BAM a winning combination. The old 220 will be rattling the neighbors window panes in short order. I haven't been on here for a while and just been binge reading your b73 restoration. I have to say its one of the best sagas on the net. As I was reading about putting in the rebuilt engine I was thinking to myself that as meticulous as you appear, he will have it out and go through it for some reason. I didn't think it would be as quickly and as catastrophically as reality would have it though. If anything else it makes me want to get the B733 of mine out of moth balls and start working it over. Morgan (b61 Fred) p.s. Here is a photo of my project........ Looks familiar! Terry 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 You beat me to it Terry. I was like...."that's Terry's truck".... 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/60/#findComment-531927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 14 hours ago, mowerman said: My god this sucker is fast wow… Bob I was thinking that myself. Like is he just running everything together with just an impact gun or what?? 🤣 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/60/#findComment-531928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 25, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, Freightrain said: I was thinking that myself. Like is he just running everything together with just an impact gun or what?? 🤣 Yeah, we got a lot done yesterday, but it was time consuming. Setting things up and checking tolerances. A lot to do for each step. Setting up and organizing everything beforehand certainly sped things up. Rocky has been a huge help and a wealth of knowledge. I'm certainly learning my way around a 220 for certain. He's tied up today, but should be able to be here tomorrow. That's been one of the issues getting this done, is having him find the time to help me between calls from his regular customers. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 21 minutes ago, Freightrain said: You beat me to it Terry. I was like...."that's Terry's truck".... Yeah that was a project that never got off the ground, not a lot of the B733’s made. Terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 On 5/25/2023 at 12:36 PM, mattb73lt said: Yeah, we got a lot done yesterday, but it was time consuming. Setting things up and checking tolerances. A lot to do for each step. Setting up and organizing everything beforehand certainly sped things up. Rocky has been a huge help and a wealth of knowledge. I'm certainly learning my way around a 220 for certain. He's tied up today, but should be able to be here tomorrow. That's been one of the issues getting this done, is having him find the time to help me between calls from his regular customers. Checking parts is very time consuming. I've built my fair share of motors through the years. Never a large diesel but that would just add to the complexity and time. Not to say anything about the size of the parts too! 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/60/#findComment-531979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I get in a 'Zone'. I'm so deep in concentration at times, that I forget to breath... My wife gets a kick out of me when she is there when I'm building an engine.. organization is a Must.. the engine looks really good... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 26, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2023 All timed up, front gear case assembled, minus the oil pump. Push rods inserted. Cross heads on. Looking to get the rocker boxes and jake brake on tomorrow. You can start to see the extent of parts that are coming over from the original engine. 9 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-531987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 man,,,,,you got us all speechless.....great progress.....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 27, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2023 This mornings efforts, just need to set the vale lash and add the Jake and the top is done. 4 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted May 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2023 hopefully You video taped the Master at work to show future generations. The list is getting shorter rapidly of those with Rocky's ability. not only the best MECHANIC in todays world ; He is also a VETERAN : I Thank Him for His service. possibly You can use the contents of an package I asked Him to drop off; he should have given you. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 5 hours ago, mechohaulic said: hopefully You video taped the Master at work to show future generations. The list is getting shorter rapidly of those with Rocky's ability. not only the best MECHANIC in todays world ; He is also a VETERAN : I Thank Him for His service. possibly You can use the contents of an package I asked Him to drop off; he should have given you. That was from you? Thank you so much for those items!!! They'll definitely get put to use! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I’m loving reading all the comments! I’ve been in that shop , That’s going to be one of the Most “ Built to Specs “ 220s Ever! I grew up around 220 Cummins, I have no doubt that one is top notch! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2023 It took quite a few attempts to get through the valve lash sequence before they stabilized at the proper setting. I barred the engine over and set, then go through again to recheck and they’d change a little. I gave up last night and went at it this morning and finally got them set. Now for the bell housing/clutch and the oil pan. Then it should be off the stand for paint, a little more assembly and back in!! 8 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 That looks great.. I also like the wooden 'Snap-on' creeper.... There is nothing like building one of these engines on a good stand.. I'm doing one as well, and Man! what a difference. I havent used a stand in decades. always did 'In-frames'... I'm ruined now!! Looking forward to the 'Run-in'.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 Off the stand, FINALLY!! I need to add a few things to it, then prep and paint. A little more assembly, then back in. I feel like I’ve done this part before? 2 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Look's great, but what does the 'Pup' think?? I know mine have opinion's.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, Joey Mack said: Look's great, but what does the 'Pup' think?? I know mine have opinion's.. He’s pissed because I’m the barn and he thinks I’m ignoring him all day! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/60/#findComment-532295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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