tom1361 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hello All, This is my first post on this site. I have a 1962 B67. I would like to know how to remove the rod from the houdaille shock that runs to the axle mount. Do they pop off or do I need to remove the ball stud? If so will a pickle fork work or a tie rod tool? I would be thankful for any help. TomVb. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Should be a threaded plug in each end of rod. Remove cotter pins, fire up blue wrench and hope you can unscrew the plugs. Goin' to ruin some good paint! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Remove the nut that holds the ball and stud to the shock arm. The link comes off as a complete assembly. 2 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/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Did the earlier Bs have threaded plugs? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm a undercarriage guy ,your B is very nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1361 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 I want to thank all of you for your help. I took all of them apart today with no problem!! I must tell all of you the picture is an example of the rod from another Mack and not mine. If my truck looked this good I wouldn't be asking any questions on how to take it apart. The B67 in the picture is fully restored. I am just starting on mine. Again, Thank you. TomVb. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 looks like your a steam train nut like myself 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Did the earlier Bs have threaded plugs? Some of the early link ball ends for big vehicles had a cup and spring to take up play and to account for ball and socket wear. Stopped that set up about 1954 or 1955. Cheaper to make what is in the photo.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/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 im thinkin thats the B67 Matt Pfahl restored.he did sell those ball ends NOS 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 im thinkin thats the B67 Matt Pfahl restored.he did sell those ball ends NOSI have a few thousand NOS shock links, shock arms and bushings I bought from an old parts store. A lot are for Studebaker, Hudson, GM and mid 30's to late 40's Fords, White , GMC and Brown trucks probably MACK to if I could find the MACK P/N 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/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 tom1361 Where are you at in Thornhurst ? I have a B-67 in my garage in Daleville on Rt.502 across from Pocono Sanitation Bucky Linder's.When it warms up you are welcome to stop over.I have my own little junkyard there about 15 old trucks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43927-houdaille-shock-rod-removal/#findComment-323923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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