Frank Y Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'm on the search for a B model to call my own and in the meantime I found a MB Mack cabover that is pretty much ruined by a claw in a junkyard. Theres almost nothing salvageable on the truck. I was unable to reach the engine though. Anyway, the steering wheel on this truck is nice. It's the mint green color. Does anyone know offhand if this wheel would fit a B? Also would any of these engine components fit a B? Looking to pick up pieces that I may need later on or maybe trade for parts I need. Thanks in advance from a new poster! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Wheel should be the same but also a lot of MB owners would jump at a nice wheel. What engine and trans does it have? 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 If you find no use for the wheel I'm the 1st in the line to look what it is. Of engine components you could find use of many parts. Basically the most inline Mack diesel engines utilazed the same design so there are possibilities to swap cylinder heads, crank shafts, oil pumps, pans, flywheels, starters etc including a chance to put complete engine with some mods. Sure plenty of minor differences were made to parts during the years but handy to have a spare Mack engine of a close design anyway. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Frank Y said: I found a MB Mack cabover that is pretty much ruined by a claw in a junkyard. Theres almost nothing salvageable on the truck. I was unable to reach the engine though. Anyway, the steering wheel on this truck is nice. It's the mint green color. OMG! The horror! l need to find my safe space quickly! 🏃♂️ lol Mine should have the green wheel but, Overnite replaced it with a black one. l'm going to leave it as it was when it was retired from service. Please no pictures of whats left of the one in the junkyard. 😭 .....Hippy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Y Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Thanks guys. Next time Im there ill pull the steering wheel and any other parts that may look decent. I think the truck is missing its wheels so most likely engine parts are going to be difficult. Does the cab tip on these or does the doghouse get removed to access the engine? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 just to let you know,,,it will probably bolt on but its a smaller steering wheel,,,and its not the same style...MB lol.....good choice,,,and a great start...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 you can buy a reconditioned mint wheel thru watts B model store,,,,but thier real expensive,,,but very much available....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 3:10 PM, 70mackMB said: OMG! The horror! l need to find my safe space quickly! 🏃♂️ lol Mine should have the green wheel but, Overnite replaced it with a black one. l'm going to leave it as it was when it was retired from service. Please no pictures of whats left of the one in the junkyard. 😭 .....Hippy i used to run with a UPS driver,a few years back,,and he was going to give me a brand new dark green one in the box,,,for my DM....that he got from work,,,UPS was going to throw it out,because it was outdated,and they didnt need it,,,so this guy took it home......shortly after,,,i switched runs,,,and lost touch with the guy..im sure he still has it,,,but i dont know how to get ahold of him...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, mowerman said: you can buy a reconditioned mint wheel thru watts B model store,,,,but thier real expensive,,,but very much available....bob Any idea how much? I got a quote of $2,000 to recast my steering wheel. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 though i remembered $500.............just look it up go to watts B model store they have everything available and prices on line.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Frank Y said: Does the cab tip on these or does the doghouse get removed to access the engine? The cab tips forward. The locking handle and safety latch releases are at the right rear corner of the cab. lf the truck is headed downhill, pay attention when you push the cab over. There is nothing to hold it back once it starts over center till it hits the stops. Headed uphill it may take two of ya to tip it up. .....Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Could one of you guys post a photo of an original MB wheel? I have a black one in the shop with an aluminum horn button that is black and silver. I don't know what the wheel is from but it is smaller than an R series used although the larger opening than a B series on the bottom. 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Rob said: Could one of you guys post a photo of an original MB wheel? I have a black one in the shop with an aluminum horn button that is black and silver. I don't know what the wheel is from but it is smaller than an R series used although the larger opening than a B series on the bottom. From my MB sale catalog. click to enlarge. 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Thanks Paul; The wheel I have appears to have the same horn button but the bottom is more like an R model steering mast jacket, (larger base circle) where the photo is more like the B series steering column. I'm going from memory however which is not all that good any longer..... 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 holy cow,,,,that sucker is perfect,,,,it must be brand new truck photo......bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Rob said: Thanks Paul; The wheel I have appears to have the same horn button but the bottom is more like an R model steering mast jacket, (larger base circle) where the photo is more like the B series steering column. I'm going from memory however which is not all that good any longer..... The O.D. of the MB steering column jacket is close to the B unit maybe slightly larger bit not so it would be noticeable. Edited March 15, 2020 by 41chevy 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Here are a few of the 20" wheel I have. Don't think it's from an MB as described: Looks to be 1.00" 36 spline count so appropriate for a mack steering shaft. I've still not figured out where it came from. 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-445624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AITG Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 On 3/14/2020 at 11:21 PM, 41chevy said: From my MB sale catalog. click to enlarge. If I'm looking at the picture correctly it appears to have an air operated clutch? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Yes, it appears to have the Mack Dynamax air assist clutch. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Many of the early City Spec Municipal MB's had that set up to help driver fatigue. 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 You know Rob I think that black steering wheel looks like MR to me ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 5 hours ago, mowerman said: You know Rob I think that black steering wheel looks like MR to me ... bob Thanks Bob; Never was around any of those and it sounds plausible. Think I'm going to try it on my R612 as I'd like to have a smaller wheel in that truck. 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I would have to get out the tape measure and measure to be exact but my B-615 with factory power steering has a smaller steering wheel than my manual steering B-61 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 28 minutes ago, Brian L Blaylock said: I would have to get out the tape measure and measure to be exact but my B-615 with factory power steering has a smaller steering wheel than my manual steering B-61 My B-67 has a 20" wheel and I wouldn't want a larger one in there. It is manual steering but not hard to turn best I remember. I put a later steering wheel onto one of my R models from a donor cab and really like it. That one has power steering. 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/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Rob said: Thanks Bob; Never was around any of those and it sounds plausible. Think I'm going to try it on my R612 as I'd like to have a smaller wheel in that truck. Well I prefer the stock wheels but those are definitely cool as well,,, if your looking for a smaller one .... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61415-mb-steering-wheel/#findComment-446318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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