HarryS Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 FreightrainPosted Today, 01:45 PM Sometimes you have to wiggle the radiator forward to get the belt past the crank bolt(I do anyway). It is a tight fit...I have that same problem. The crank pulley on my B is so close I'm not sure if I could get a new belt on without loosening the radiator to make room. Hope it never breaks a belt while out on a run. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-308862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Buy the starter off of ebay. $200 shipped out Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-308863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have that same problem. The crank pulley on my B is so close I'm not sure if I could get a new belt on without loosening the radiator to make room. Hope it never breaks a belt while out on a run.I use a long bar and just give it some "UMPH" and make room(the radiator will move enough without loosening the mount). Pretty bad when a 1/2" wide belt won't fit through.I'm the same way...if it breaks on the road I might be in trouble if I don't have something to use as a prybar LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-308869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicpelle Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 I did not have to loosen the radiator at all, just went over fan blades. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-308870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 some trucks over the years have lost the spacers. originally B model diesels had 1/4 spacer blocks between the radiator crossmember and the spring hangers. if its been apart and someone forgot them it makes it a real bitch to get the belts on and off. just think, the early B61's had one 3/4 inch belt! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-308905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicpelle Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Got some progress done and will post some updates this week. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-311938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Cool!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42269-b61-purchase-and-restore/page/2/#findComment-315014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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