h67st Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 A while back I took the engine outside and steamed it off. I've been taking parts off of it to replace all the gaskets and seals (I got upper and lower gasket kits from Watts); I'm also getting the fuel system gone through and replacing the water pump, compressor, and clutch. Today I steamed the pan, front cover, flywheel housing, and flywheel. Running the steamer is a nasty job but it sure gets things clean. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) On 11/15/2020 at 5:27 AM, h67st said: Running the steamer is a nasty job but it sure gets things clean. Depending on what you relate it to Edited July 24, 2021 by Vladislav 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Yes! I'll take the steam. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I started in my dad shop doing all the steaming of the equipment when it came in for repairs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Vladislav said: Depending on what you relate it to Yes, I'll take steam over sandblast any day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 I got to enjoy putting the rear crank seal in today...I've never done one of these lead wire things. The manual says to use a wood dowel to roll the wire into the groove, lotsa luck with that! I ended up using a big wrist pin to force the thing down into the groove. Hopefully it doesn't leak. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 There is a oil slinger on the crank right in front of the seal, throws most of the oil away from it. terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Nothing like working on clean stuff, even when it’s old. Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-463924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Yesterday I went to install the front pulley hub. I bought a 12" piece of 7/8" all-thread from McMaster-Carr for $5.00 to press it on with (worked great). However, I should have read the repair manual before I put the front cover on--turns out you're supposed to use a special collar to line up the cover with the crank. I took the cover loose and eyeballed it to get it centered, we'll see how accurate my eyes are. I wish Mack would have doweled it at the factory like they do the flywheel housing. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-464511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Don't you have the front engine mount attached onto the front cover cranck seal extension? My Lanova doesn't allow to install the mounting brace when the pulley is on. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-464522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Vladislav said: Don't you have the front engine mount attached onto the front cover cranck seal extension? My Lanova doesn't allow to install the mounting brace when the pulley is on. On mine, the front mount bracket is split with 2 bolts holding it together so you can set the engine in it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/64936-parts-cleaning/#findComment-464547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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