tom1361 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 hello everyone, i'm looking for the part number from the tie rod end and the tie rod steering tube. the truck is a 1962 b 67 fa505 front axle. i stripped the steering tube down to virgin metal today and i cannot find any number? any help would be appreciated. thank you. tomvb. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 There isn't a part-number for those tie rod ends because they were never available as assemblies. They are serviceable (rebuildable) tie rod ends (common back in the day). There used to be a Mack part number for a kit, as well as individual components. Do you have the Mack line sheet for the truck? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1361 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 yes i do have a build sheet. the numbers on the sheet are as follows....cross steering tube 7QH 223 P 5....cross steer socket large 12AC 115A....cross steer socket small 12AC 114. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Great. On the build sheet, what is the 1QHA number, including the P or AP (BP) number over to the right? On a side note, those "AC" part numbers date back to the Mack AC "Bulldog". Even in the 1980s, Mack still had a few "AC" numbers in our parts system. (When a Mack dealer views the 1QH front axle arrangement to research the parts, newer numbers will be shown). If you want, scan and attach that build sheet page. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1361 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 hi, the number on the steering axle is 1QHA 321 AP 3. that number matches the number on the build sheet. i'll scan the sheet and post it later today. thank you. tomvb. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1361 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 build sheet page with axle and steering info. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Superb. Did you inspect the ball studs? What's the condition of the springs? If visibly good, try cleaning, re-grease, and tighten out the slop (don't over tighten). The rubber boots you'll need are 95RU32. If you call Watt's Mack (1-888-304-6225) and provide your front axle arrangment (1QH321AP3), they can research the part numbers on the arrangement, supercede and check stock both in-house and at the PDCs (parts distribution centers). 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1361 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 i'll do that over the weekend and see how things work out. thank you for your help!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-390967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I changed the one on my old R over to a commercially-available replacement tie rod and current ends. Found an equivalent diameter rod of similar length. Also, the old (bent) one was the "both RH threads of 2 different pitches" affair. The new one I put in was one LH and one RH, making it a bit easier to find parts. 2 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52351-tie-rod-end-and-steering-tube-part-numbers/#findComment-394900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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