CaptainCrutch Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Well as it turns out the truck needs a tune up so it runs nice but it needs to get to the shop for such a tune up, but it needs the tune up to get to the shop. So I’m sure that paradox has baffled many as to how we’re gonna fix it, we’re hoping the local mechanic is willing to either come down and get it or we’re gonna try to call some friends with a flat bed and see if they’ll help get it there. Another reason why we want to get an old semi and a flatbed of our own one day, we just certainly don’t have the funds now... in the mean time thanks to Loadstar I found some old pictures of the truck. This also gives us a good view of the original fleur de le on the fenders. 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-426383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted August 3, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2019 Ok, so we just got back from taking the truck back into the shop and it was hell getting the thing up on the trailer since it wouldn’t start this morning, it was running on just starting fluid, and the fuel pump was working fine... so it took the truck with the trailer holding it’s brakes up on a hill and another truck towing it from the side... it was an adventure to say the least! Broke a brand new chain but our trusty old rusty one held just fine. Enjoy some pictures of our adventure this morning! 4 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-429300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 did you ever think of putting a electronic ignition in to replace the points in both distributors ? I used Petronics in both of mine just might have to upgrade the coils Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-429380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 We’re trying to keep it as original as possible, only doing mods in cases like we couldn’t find the right fuel filters so now we have mustang filters which are much easier to get... in fact the company modded the hose bed to accommodate a bigger water tank and we plan on putting it back to the factory look, which luckily Mack took pictures of it before delivery, so we have references to go back to! That’ll be the next big thing but before that we have to get everything mechanically sound and working... the shop gets to work on it tomorrow so pray that it’s nothing major this time! Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-429383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Well the shop discovered the valves were out of tune again but the main problem was the electric fuel pump in the back of the truck quit. Still looking for a replacement but for now we’re trying to bypass it. Next order of business is our main coolant leak is coming from the air compressor where the cab of it leaks, so we’ve got a new one coming in but it’ll take a while, in the mean time we’re getting a replacement just to make it easier to move around... hoping to get her back after that and it’s replacing some pieces of the water pump and some body work, then the cherry on top, a fresh coat of paint to match the original! All of it will happen in due time but we’re excited. Have a picture of it next to it’s new shop buddy! Not sure who’s it is but they look nice sitting next to eachother... 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-430700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Well I certainly prefer yours but yes they are pretty cool both of them......bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-430716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Stopped by the shop today and took some of my own pictures, and her replacement happened to be at the shop aswell... no update yet but enjoy some pictures anyways! 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-431160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thanks for sharing ........ patience man hahaha ...... sometimes not so easy... but I’m sure it will be worth the wait it already looks real good as it is..:bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-431250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Is E 12 a Pierce? we had a Roto Ray like that also <$2000 option and now the powers to be removed it and replaced the grill Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-431303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Engine 12 is a 2010 Seagrave Marauder II, but Engine 11 is a 2006 Pierce Dash. Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-431306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted October 1, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2019 4 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 My condolences for your grandpa. i see you got your fire truck back up and running 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted October 2, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2019 We actually got it going the day he passed. He always wanted to ride in it one last time so it will be the last vehicle he ever rides in. Maybe I’ll have pictures of his two trucks together for his memorial but we’ll see... after that I’m not entirely sure what will happen to them. At all costs they will end up in good hands though, they may just not be mine. I’m hoping I can convince the family to at least actively preserve them, and I’m confident they have the same wishes I do, but how that will work out I have no idea. I’ve fought for years just for everyone to pitch in to get them both this far, a few have said they’d still be in a barn collecting dust without me. They’re one of the last remnants of his legacy and I hope they live on that way. 3 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted October 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2019 Pulled all the old hose out of the hose bed and it’s nice, got them both ready for the funeral on Wednesday, he’ll get to ride in them one last time like he wanted to. 5 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Well bringing it to the firehall for the funeral made us realize she needs to be tuned again, we were going up South Mountain at 15 MPH back firing like crazy the whole way, so on the way back home we dropped her back off at the shop she's been spending a whole lot of time at lately, and then the day of the funeral the CF, which has never had any problems starting, refused to fire up after an hour and a half of trying. She tuned over just fine but it seemed like she wasn't getting fuel... If anyone has any clues on what that could be let me know. It's a shame that right after my grandpa passed both his dogs are now sick... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 If its diesel I would start with making sure that the injector pump fuel cut off arm is fully swung back around into the running position The can catch on the housing Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 One last thing I just remembered, the carb on the L needs to be rebuilt, so if anyone knows of a good place we can send that out to let me know! It’s an old 707 and after inspection and some research we realized that if we rebuild that carb we’re gonna be in good shape. I’ll also be in Strasburg, PA for the show over the weekend but evidence by the back firing and the need to rebuild the carb, unfortunate my truck won’t be there... I’ll be sure to take plenty of pictures to share though! Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-433702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Here’s a video of the last time it was running... 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-437146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Took her stranding us on the side of the road to realize who we needed to call so she’ll run right... after a carb rebuild and just about everything we can think of she’s going to place we know specializes in old Macks and will put her back on the road... it’s just a shame it took us so long to figure that out... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-438986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 OUCH! Those big wreckers don't come cheap. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-438989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 $400 later and she’s in pretty good hands, these guys have actually worked on similar truck before, a few Bs with 707s, so I'm confident she’s in better hands now... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-438991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 You have to look at the three basics. Fuel, air and spark. Tracking down which one is failing can be tricky and time consuming if you don't have the background. I hope you get it fixed up. Nothing worse(and more costly) then a undependable large truck. Not everyone is as lucky as Rob as everytime he breaks down(aka runs out of fuel), it's in his driveway. Lol. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-438994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) It’s a fuel issue, it’s getting more than enough air, and spark is perfect... and we took the fuel filter out to find it orange from all the rust, so we’re starting with cleaning out the tank again and then lining it, and going from there... Edited December 28, 2019 by CaptainCrutch 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-438995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 My one '64 galaxie had a rusty tank from years of sitting empty. I was able to run double plastic throw away filters on it for years til i was able to get it cleaned up. The first filter would get clogged up quickly and i would just replace it regularly. The second filter was a "just in case" filter. After about 5 years it was good to go. I figured it was a easy fix before I would have to pull it and go the full monty on it(which I never had to do). Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-438998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 missed the part about grandpa......so sorry my friend ,,,,hard to let go,,,especially if your close.....good luck with that beautiful ride.....maybe you should start keeping in touch with some of the fellas with hemmings motor news,,,can probably turn you on to all kinds of suppliers....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/page/3/#findComment-439023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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