Penndutchrestoration Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) New to the site. I've wanted a B61 tractor since I was about 12. Finally picked one up tonight. Although not new to the trucking or restoration world, im looking forward to getting into this project and learning what I can from the wealth of knowledge here. I would post a pic, but site keeps saying upload failed.........any advice? Edited August 31, 2018 by Penndutchrestoration Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Welcome aboard you are at the right place for MACK knowledge Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Welcome! Don't know why the picture failed to load. If it is saved to your computer usually hitting the "choose files" button will take of it. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 43 minutes ago, j hancock said: Welcome! Don't know why the picture failed to load. If it is saved to your computer usually hitting the "choose files" button will take of it. Jim is right...did you save the pics on your computer first? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Welcome to the site and congrats on your acquisition. Hope you can get the pictures loaded. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Welcome and Yorks not far from Lititz, Pa. I think its the first Saturday in October there's a nice little Mack truck show there. It's not huge but a nice show to talk to people. Someone will have the info about the show. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Penndutchrestoration Posted September 7, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2018 Apparently I cant upload photos from my phone. My computer works tho. I submitted the Chassis # B61T-39755 to the Mack Museum, hopefully they respond with some info. The truck has the 673P engine with a 20spd quad in it. Any good tips on Mack specific things to look out for when trying to get this running for the first time since 1987? The motor is loose and does turn over by hand with a breaker bar on the balancer. Unfortunately Scrappers cut off all the battery cables and copper air lines, so I need to do some wiring before I try to crank it with the starter. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Nice start. Welcome to the forums. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 nice color scheme.drop the pan and check the bearings before firing her up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Looks good. Seems to be pretty solid and mostly complete. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 take the air cleaner off!! cant stress enough how much mice like those. make sure there is not a nest in the top haif that sucks right into the intake and run it off a can of fuel not those old tans. prime it up and pop start it, maybe after an oil change Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Make sure all your injector plungers are freed up or you could end up with a runaway. I did an oil change and fuel filter change before I even attempted to start mine Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 If you want to be very smart you will take off the side plate on the fuel pump and make SHURE the 6 injectors are free. This stuff is very costly and hard to replace. If you do pull down one of the bearings make shure you don't take the shell out of the cap. I looked long and hard for a set of 20 under rod bearings. Those 5 ring pistons are going to be a real treat to find rings. You should soak the injectors with a good brand off liquid wrench even if they aren't stuck but they will be if it sat for a long time. Get some good batterys and spin the engine over until you have oil pressure with the fuel knob pulled out. Good luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Solid looking B! Don't see a lotta quads in a single axle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penndutchrestoration Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks for the good advice! I will definately pull the cover off the pump and check for stuck plungers and rack. I've seen a Detroit run away....not a fun experience. Also filters and oil change. I am also figuring on pulling the valve covers to check for any stuck valves before cranking it over with the starter. I'm sure it's been covered many times before, but is the 12/24volt system worth fixing, or should I just change over to a 12 volt starter. I would like to keep the truck as correct as possible, but im not sure it's worth the aggravation. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, Penndutchrestoration said: Thanks for the good advice! I will definately pull the cover off the pump and check for stuck plungers and rack. I've seen a Detroit run away....not a fun experience. Also filters and oil change. I am also figuring on pulling the valve covers to check for any stuck valves before cranking it over with the starter. I'm sure it's been covered many times before, but is the 12/24volt system worth fixing, or should I just change over to a 12 volt starter. I would like to keep the truck as correct as possible, but im not sure it's worth the aggravation. key to the 12/24 system is a good series/parallel switch, but if everything is up to par they will turn that engine like you would not believe. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 My series parallel switch had a stud that was stripped. At the same time the kenworth dealer in carlise had new delco 39mt 12 volt starters on sale so I just went the new 12 volt starter route. With my battery cable vise gripped to the parallel switch it started fine though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 ITs been years ago when I changed the parallel switch on my white cabover and it was not cheap then god only knows what it costs now. That system really worked very well if everything was in good working order. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maddog13407 Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 id check the air cleaner, check the rack. don't worry about the valves. at least see how bad the oil is and run it off a fresh can of fuel. put it in third gear and pull start it before you waste money on a starter or a bunch of filters. remember some trucks were parked for a reason. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penndutchrestoration Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Good point! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54163-62-b61-new-purchase-and-new-to-the-site/#findComment-405775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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