Quickfarms Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Rarely do they fall off easily, unless they have been off "recently". I see the flat spot on the top edge, try deeper around the center, and work around the side that is accessible. It will come, just need to get that one lucky hit. I went through this when I swapped on the air steering parts to my truck. After 50 years, things get stuck pretty tight.I am not following what you are recommending Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-439782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, Quickfarms said: I am not following what you are recommending He is telling you to hit it closer to the center Get someone else to hold a good size sledge hammer on the opposite side Also if you can put decent pressure on it say with a jack or gear puller will help as well And use a heavier hammer than 4 pounds as it wont bruise it as much Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-439785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Yup. Around the center of the arm thickness, not so much at the top edge where the nut is. Yes, holding another sledge on the back side will help transmit more energy into the joint. It will hold the arm from just bouncing away from your hammer hit. You basically need to distort the hole in the arm so the tie rod taper will unlock itself and fall out. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-439823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 I'll be curious to see if they can rebuild the unit. I have the same set up. It works fine but has multiple leaks.Where is yours leaking? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKERGALL Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Pretty sure I have new housing, spring and possible spring? What trans is it??? Rich Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 10:22 PM, Quickfarms said: The draglink end is still stuck on the pitman arm and has not budged. I smacked the side with the 4lb and nothing. I then flipped the castle nut and hit it repeatedly and still nothing. I even tried some heat and that did is make the grease smoke Any ideas? The good news is I was able to unscrew the control valve by hand after removing the clamp This afternoon the control valve was delivered to garrison for rebuild or remanufacure. They said almost all the parts are still available. If the valve is leaking through the spool they said usually the bore cannot be honed and must be replaced That's good news. Did they give any idea as to turn around time? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 About a week Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 That's good news. Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Pretty sure I have new housing, spring and possible spring? What trans is it??? RichTRL 1078 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 I picked up the new valve today, the only part that they reused was the adapter. They said that my old spool was actually bent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Yup. Seen and replaced for the same reason in the past. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 I finally got the tie rod end off of the pitman arm.After all the ideas on where to hit it failed it took some heat and one good whack with a big hammer to break it free 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Good work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-440878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 I went to the parts house today and they had the tie rod end on the shelf, that almost never happens for me. The box even says made in USA Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-441011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 10/3/2018 at 6:14 PM, Quickfarms said: Both of the battery box covers are missing. Are the aluminum covers available? Since this is a California truck, is there an issue with only running two batteries? If I continue to run two batteries would it be hard to put both of them in one battery box? there was a guy in Florida making stainless steel covers. both eastern and western. i forget who it was but he was always bringing them to the mack show out in PA Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-441012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 i drove my RS700 for one season in Chicago with no Power steering.. no fun so I put a power steering unit off a Valueliner. best thing i did to the truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-441013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quickfarms Posted February 2, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2020 Remanufactured valve, new hoses and tie rod end are installed and working, now I have to get some new radial steer tires 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-441789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Now that looks better! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-441914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 10:42 PM, Lmackattack said: there was a guy in Florida making stainless steel covers. both eastern and western. i forget who it was but he was always bringing them to the mack show out in PA I need to find that guy. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I think his last name is Fetterly. Ive seen him advertise in wheels of time 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 That would be Doug Fetterly. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I need a couple RS/RL grilles too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 6 hours ago, Ditchdiggerjcf said: I need a couple RS/RL grilles too. I have a western grill if that's what your looking for. Pm if interested Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 What is the best way to clean out the radiator and block?The previous owner used water and no anti freeze so it is a brown mess. I have drained it several times and refilled it. Should I just keep doing that or is there a better way? Also there was some brown slimy goo that plugged the drain. It’s almost like soft pliable silicone. Any ideas on what that is? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54460-1975-rs685lt/page/5/#findComment-442894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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