Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Today I finished painting the removable steel floor pieces (floor board, thin sheet metal holders for rubber gaskets around shifters, etc, steel box that covers the series parallel switch, and PTO/dump levers). While the floor board is out, we replaced the transmission mounts on both sides. The rubber, bolts, washers, and nuts are all new. The old mounts were absolutely trash.Tomorrow I hope to back the truck outside, wire brush the rest of the cab floor, paint it, and then change the oil, oil filter, and clean the air filter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-324847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Busy day today.1. Removed the plow frame. This B-81 will most likely never plow again now.2. Removed push plate and support arms.3. Changed the oil and oil filter.4. Changed the fuel filter.5. Started cleaning the air cleaner. Started. The bottom pan was nearly chock full of silt and oily dirt. Last two pics show some of it.6. Wire brushed the cab floor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-324965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm not sure how efficient the old oil bath air cleaners were for fine particulates and such, but they did collect some crud for sure. The one I bought on here was loaded with crap. The truck is looking good...I sure do wish I had tome and funds for mine...maybe later in the year...I hope. Looking good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-324978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted February 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2016 Oil bath is an excellent filter system. Dry filters are easier and faster to deal with for maint. so they get the nod these days. 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-324988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Looks good. I now see the floor panels. Have you been hauling any dirt? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-324989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Looks good. I now see the floor panels. Have you been hauling any dirt?Oh no. The dump body needs some attention before that happens. Aside from driving it around in the yard a few times, I haven't driven it much. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 oil bath air filters work really good if not better than a paper element only down side is they are messy but the do last for ever looking good Wobblin Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Was the lower plow frame on yours welded on? Is that normal? My B42 has obviously plowed at some point. The upper frame is gone, but the lower frame is still on, and it's welded on so thoroughly, that I'm wondering if torching/cutting it off is going to make more of a mess than it's worth.... Especially since I'm not sure I can match whatever color the restorers used on the undercarriage..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 The frame was bolted on top (to the push plate) and on the bottom. It was also welded to the bumper in many spots. We unbolted it from the plate, cut the welds, and cut the frame at the bottom by the chassis. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks. So it sounds like having to cut a bunch of welds is not unusual..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Radiator shutters, push plate, and push plate supports were all stripped, primed, and painted today.I also finished servicing the air cleaner and replaced a few bolts on the bumper that were broken or spinning in place. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Still trying to figure out the hood support arms. I made the small steel connectors for bolting the arms to the hood and firewall, but the arms are apparently too long. Strange, they are identical to the arms on my B61....Drained the transmission and re-filled with new 80w-90. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-325718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Stripped the paint off the bumper today. Looks like I'll be doing some surgery on it soon. Also, the middle floorboard is done and installed, along with the rubber seals around all the levers through the floor. I also ran an air line to the shutterstat for the radiator shutters. PS- not liking the new format. Can't upload more than one pic. That blows. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Today's progress: 1. Removed the seats. Cleaned them. Put screen over the air holes to keep rodents out. 2. Cleaned, primed, painted the seat frames. 3. Removed left front wheel. Stripped, cleaned, primed, and painted the wheel (silver) and spokes (black). 4. Stripped diamond plate upper flat piece of bumper. Straightened out some dents and stuff, too. I'd post pics, but my phone is giving me fits. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 What is left on your punch list? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 9 hours ago, thomastractorsvc said: What is left on your punch list? Everything. Heheheh. I'm kind of just going through the truck and addressing things as I see them. For instance, today I noticed the front cab mounts (under the fenders) were loose. Now I'm digging into the truck to remedy them. Also, while I have the front wheel off, I noticed the pin holding the clevis to the slack adjuster was frozen. It took a while (with plenty of lube and heat) to get it free. As far as the stuff I intend to look at and address, my best guess is the following: 1. Body work and paint on the exterior. 2. Paint the interior. 3. Paint all the wheels/spokes. 4. Take dump body off, fix issues with it, sandblast it, and paint it. 5. Install maxibrakes on it like I just did with the B61SX. 6. Re-wire lights as needed. While I am doing those things, I am sure to bump into issues that will arise and have to be dealt with. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Tightened up driver's side front cab mount today, adjusted the front brake on that side, and greased the kingpins while the axle was jacked up and tire off. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Should have painted the brake drum while it was there 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-326826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Today's progress: 1. Mounted the left front tire on the truck. 2. Stripped the paint off the left angle fender and welded a few tears up to repair it. 3. Removed right front wheel. Adjusted the brake. Freed up the pin on the clevis that attaches to the slack adjuster and slobbered it with never-seize. 4. Greased the king-pins on the right side while the axle is jacked up and wheel is off. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-327145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 maybe not a good idea to use never seize on a moving part. It is very abrasive and will work like grinding compound in there. It is intended for parts that are stationary such as threads.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-327153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, ekennedy21 said: maybe not a good idea to use never seize on a moving part. It is very abrasive and will work like grinding compound in there. It is intended for parts that are stationary such as threads.... I did not know this very interesting to know on any pivots that are likely to seize I always cover in grease that way I figure moisture cant get in thru the grease dunno if it really works that well either but it cant hurt Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-327154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Yea, I do the same. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-327166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Fluid Film is good for those moving parts. expensive but worth it. we use it on all slack adjuster pins, hinges, etc 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-327178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Today's progress: Stripped, primed, and painted the right front spokes, wheel, nuts, and clamps. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/3/#findComment-327236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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