Popular Post carlotpilot Posted October 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2017 found this on my birthday the gentleman wanted a new home for it so here it is ( thanks garad.) will post progress to this thread as I get it made 12 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 well HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! .........damn im lucky to get a edible cake, you must be living right to get an A Car ! hopefully her candles light when you crank her up ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 well her candles are a little iffy right now but hopefully not to melted to burn 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 cummins powered candles I would guess ? give her some fresh wax and pull the decomp. for a few rolls and see what happens next !, nothing a 8.3 wouldn't fix. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Happy birthday! And nice score... I’ll be following. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Long nose Autocar! Looks nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Boy..... That is going to take a lot of wrapping paper! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 8 hours ago, gearhead204 said: cummins powered candles I would guess ? give her some fresh wax and pull the decomp. for a few rolls and see what happens next !, nothing a 8.3 wouldn't fix. might wind up with an L10 i need to look inside whats there first and see if there`s any hope for it 262 743ci with rt hand acc drive for an iron lung 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I ran a hardhat freightliner triaxle with one of those l10 engines it was about 325 or so hp. I was less than impressed. I drove a 3406 325hp and it ran rings around the l10. Years ago I had a 59 autocar with that 262 and a 4by4 and it did ok. It would be nice to keep that 262 in that truck. Nice birthday present. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Awesome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol2Stroker Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Awesome old truck!!! Helluva Birthday gift! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great way to treat yourself on your birthday. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 9 hours ago, davehummell said: I ran a hardhat freightliner triaxle with one of those l10 engines it was about 325 or so hp. I was less than impressed. I drove a 3406 325hp and it ran rings around the l10. Years ago I had a 59 autocar with that 262 and a 4by4 and it did ok. It would be nice to keep that 262 in that truck. Nice birthday present. i hope to be able to salvage the engine but after draining about 30 gallons of water out of it today its not looking to good. back rocker cover was off and the hood funneled rain water in. came out clear & no oil 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 12 hours ago, davehummell said: I ran a hardhat freightliner triaxle with one of those l10 engines it was about 325 or so hp. I was less than impressed. I drove a 3406 325hp and it ran rings around the l10. Years ago I had a 59 autocar with that 262 and a 4by4 and it did ok. It would be nice to keep that 262 in that truck. Nice birthday present. what's the old saying "their is no replacement for displacement" horsepower is way over rated "torque" is what gets it done ! I think a buddy of mine has another 262 in an A-car but its on the wrong side of the country for you. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 14 hours ago, carlotpilot said: i hope to be able to salvage the engine but after draining about 30 gallons of water out of it today its not looking to good. back rocker cover was off and the hood funneled rain water in. came out clear & no oil That's just EPA approved pollution free water based lubricant. You run it for a few miles and the engine ceases to emit pollution when it seizes up. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 10:25 PM, gearhead204 said: what's the old saying "their is no replacement for displacement" horsepower is way over rated "torque" is what gets it done ! I think a buddy of mine has another 262 in an A-car but its on the wrong side of the country for you. if you happen to stumble on to any useable 220 pieces let me know` other side of the country is not that far away 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 10:07 AM, fxfymn said: That's just EPA approved pollution free water based lubricant. You run it for a few miles and the engine ceases to emit pollution when it seizes up. you may have a point Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post carlotpilot Posted October 14, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2017 going to put a mixture of 24 gal of diesel 2 gal stanadyne fuel conditioner 3 gal 15-40 0il and a quart of kroil penetrant pumped in from the top and let it set for a couple of weeks it may not free everything up but i`ll bet it comes apart easier 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Acetone and ATF makes a great penetrate. Using a solvent like acetone thins the lubricant enough to let it penetrate. 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I kept pouring ATF in the spark plug holes of my farmall f-12. Eventually I was able to knock all 4 pistons out. Idk if it would have made it run but like was said it helped it come apart easier. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 11:28 PM, carlotpilot said: found this on my birthday the gentleman wanted a new home for it so here it is ( thanks garad.) will post progress to this thread as I get it made That truck is quite awesome! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Was it an old Sinclar /City Service Tractor? Looks like their colors. 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/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 paul i don`t have any of the history of this truck other than it came from cal and was originaly red Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) On 10/15/2017 at 7:37 AM, Truck Shop said: Red like this one? Truck Shop just about the same whats the scoop on this one? Edited October 16, 2017 by carlotpilot Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 well i put the fuel & oil mix in it today` about 35 gallons found out the right hand acc.drive seals are shot probably bad bearings to` got a healthy leak had to catch a half gallon or so i`m going to let it alone for a week or so and see if i can get anything to turn if not next step is to yank it out and tear it down then see if there`s a shot at making it run Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51348-birthday-present/#findComment-382612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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