seyser Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Found this on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mack-B61-Thermodyne-Diesel-Truck-/322261137670?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b0842b906:g:wYUAAOSwPCVX2Jlc&item=322261137670 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 needed a shoe horn to get that motor in starting to show some rot at the door bottoms wonder if it runs like it should Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Naw, 300 goes right in. Looks like plenty of room around the tip turbine. Some day I'd like to find the parts to add to my 237. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 300 slides right in same as a 237, only real issue would be a 72 series trans. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Looks like a nice little tractor... Put it right to work. New Way air ride and it looks like a Road Ranger shift knob. Not original but very well done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 how does the poor old girl breathe? No air cleaner. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 how does the poor old girl breathe? No air cleaner. My guess is the cooling fan arrangement next to the stack at the rear. Looks like the intake tube to the turbo elbows down in front. Along the frame rail to the back of cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, Underdog said: My guess is the cooling fan arrangement next to the stack at the rear. Looks like the intake tube to the turbo elbows down in front. Along the frame rail to the back of cab? I figured that was either for the AC or for extra cooling. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Wonder if that's an ex-Highpoint Towing truck? They had at least one set up like that. Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I figured that was either for the AC or for extra cooling. The only way to know for sure is somebody close needs to go look at it. There's a lot of good quality work done on that truck. There HAS to be an air filter can somewhere. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 air filter can is under the hood on top of the rear head. you can see it in the pic with the turbo Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9jEAAOSwzaJX2Jma/s-l1600.jpg Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 tanks Larry, i knew i forgot to do something!!! Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 B model with a 300 perfect lol Larry. Sure you saw that 300 for sale 1000 bucks ....bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'd like to have it myself or my DM but I really don't need it I don't plan on doing anything with the truck as far as weight but I'd like to put that 300 and just because it's easier to get parts bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1 hour ago, mowerman said: B model with a 300 perfect lol Larry. Sure you saw that 300 for sale 1000 bucks ....bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk It didn't include any tip turbine? Or maybe it was just not on the motor and laying separate? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 tip turbine was a 300+ Thermodyne, the 300 Maxidyne had the charge air cooler in front of the radiator. I guess guys have put them in B models without the air cooler. would this make it a 250 or something? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 air filter can is under the hood on top of the rear head. you can see it in the pic with the turbo I saw that air cleaner there but it doesn't appear to be connected to the turbo intake. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 in the DM a 300 without the cooler in front of the radiator was called a 285 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, Underdog said: I saw that air cleaner there but it doesn't appear to be connected to the turbo intake. doh!!! i just noticed that too. i bet that air filter is for the aftercooler air, it looks like the air intake is under the passenger side fender. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 285 and 300+ both have the side mounted intercooler. 300+ was a thermodyne, the 300 in that picture for sale is a 300 maxidyne that was originally connected to a air cooler in front of the radiator. without it id imagine it would be a 250 I'm thinking? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Mack Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 22 hours ago, 57 bcr said: Wonder if that's an ex-Highpoint Towing truck? They had at least one set up like that. Al Looks like the same truck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 If you look at the one engine shot, the turbo inlet air goes down under the fender panel. If you look at the rear shot, you see a large black tube coming up by the a/c condenser on the passenger side. I'm guessing the air cleaner is there somewhere. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) On 9/15/2016 at 10:16 AM, Freightrain said: It didn't include any tip turbine? Or maybe it was just not on the motor and laying separate? ok i guess u saw it.now that you mention it....i didnt see it.but the price was right,,,,even if it was a 237..bob Edited September 16, 2016 by mowerman Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46847-b61-on-ebay-with-a-300-maxidyne/#findComment-345901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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