Freightrain Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 What are you guys using on a B model? Mine are way gone and on the list to fix this winter. Watts doesn't list them anymore. I have no problem going to Summit Racing and buying polyurethane bushings to upgrade from rubber. 5/8" hole approx. 1" thick. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 That's the way to go.Weldon parts here did have them in not many years back Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I thought the cab mount bushings are used for the tranny too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 If I am not wrong I think cab bushing were too soft. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Found some Energy Suspension bushings that I can cut and make what I need. They make all kinds of body mounts stuff, that is what I used to put the bunk on my truck. Just coming up with the correct sizes, thus I may buy the universal stuff and make it fit. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Freightrain said: Found some Energy Suspension bushings that I can cut and make what I need. They make all kinds of body mounts stuff, that is what I used to put the bunk on my truck. Just coming up with the correct sizes, thus I may buy the universal stuff and make it fit. Easy to machine. 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/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 What are the bushings you are talking about? Does a triplex have rear mount to the chassis? Ot those the engine seats on at the rear? Just have no idea and wonder what a B-model has of that setup. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Mid mount of transmission to the frame. This is what the top half of the bushing looks like. The lower half was literally nothing left. The bushing is upside down compared to its actual placement. That small pilot(what's left) went through the frame mount hole. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Looks like pre 1962 Chevy W engine motor mount pads. 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/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Well, the energy suspension bushing kits were a bit too small in diameter. I found raw material and have some 2 3/4" round stock on the way. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-412687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Well, my material showed up. Now to get some spare time to widdle it down to useable pieces. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s. Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The bushings are available new from PAI. They are the same as the originals. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Freightrain said: Well, my material showed up. Now to get some spare time to widdle it down to useable pieces. Nylatron?? 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/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Poly Urethane. Same as typical bushings, but in raw stock. I'll part it and turn the shoulders I need. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Freightrain said: Poly Urethane. Same as typical bushings, but in raw stock. I'll part it and turn the shoulders I need. Isn't there a steel bushing in the middle? terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 I can handle that also. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 43 minutes ago, Freightrain said: I can handle that also. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 I have very large machine shop at my disposal for the last 32 yrs of my employment, so making anything is not an issue. Sometimes I cant find the time to do it?? I've done my own machine work on the engine block for the race car. I even redrilled my flywheel for the 237: This is the G/L horizontal mill with 4'x8' table. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted January 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) One of the girls in the office snapped this as I was working on our CNC mill: I completed a full 4 axis retrofit on it last spring. Total rebuild. The old 1980's controls were failing in a hard way. I emptied that large cabinet, removed all motors/wiring and started all new. This was the second one I did. Old controls(filled to the brim) New controls....looks kinda sparce...... (though this wasn't totally wired yet, but close) Our smaller mill was all mechanical and I did a complete conversion to CNC. Did mention.........this is not my job actually. I'm just the only sucker that knows how to do stuff like this so I get volunteered...A LOT!! Edited January 16, 2019 by Freightrain 6 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I never liked actually doing that kind of work so I just stayed designing it for other's to do..... 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/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted January 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) I actually enjoyed it. I liked playing with my 100 and 1 Electronic kits from Radio Shack back in the 70's. It's fun to watch it all come together. Though this was kinda tough as trying to follow the wiring blueprint was tough as I'm not a real engineer or electrician so I have to really spend time figuring out what they need. Like I say, "One wire at a time". Pretty soon it's all done. I did this conversion in 4 wks all by myself. Total strip and rebuild/rewire. I was pretty impressed, still am. The older machine is a bit more finicky, but that is just because it's plum wore out(lead screws/bushings). The electrical side is fine. I'm glutton for punishment. The two Willys I worked on: Red car got a/c installed so I had to chop up the original harness to get the dash out: It's all back together, with working a/c. Less A LOT of extra connections and terminal strips!! The orange car was a new build, I built the complete harness and all the electronic crap he wanted in the car. Edited January 16, 2019 by Freightrain 3 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I miss NONE of that kind of work. Hard to even have desire to work on my own stuff any longer at times. 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/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Those two cars I spend four years collectively getting them both completed. I cringe at the though of working on any others. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-413452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Well, I have the material to make the bushings, been sitting on my desk for a couple weeks now. I also have the bushings. I was trying to keep from having to make them, so I did some googling and found some at Home Depot? 5/8" ID, 7/8" OD, 1 1/2" long. $10 for 5. Kinda spendy, but good enough(worth it to not have to make them). Just need some time after work to start machining the polyurethane. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-415413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Well, I tried to machine the poly urethane yesterday. Didn't go well. I need to grind up some brazed tip tooling as the std steel cutting insert tooling I was using has too large of a radius and just made a mess of it. Ugh. I don't mind making stuff, but getting time in the lathe is hard anymore with the workload in that department. Then to have the wrong tooling? This is when I wish I could just BUY the damn mounts. Either that or I need a lathe at home? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55178-triplex-transmission-mount-bushings/#findComment-416864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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