Freightrain Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I have the big air cleaner. It's definitely a bit tighter to get it. Might have to get the tape measure out? 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Buddy of mine in California had one I got to sit in it that was quite a while ago he turned it shortly after he bought it somebody was interested in buying it… they’re pretty cool and that was the only one I have ever seen in person… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 19 hours ago, Freightrain said: I have the big air cleaner. It's definitely a bit tighter to get it. Might have to get the tape measure out? That's what I was thinking. All the ones I grew up around had the larger air cleaner, and the RH door was definitely harder to get into. Same deal on the R-models. Less swing on that door. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I had to put felt bumpers on the air cleaner brackets as to not gouge up my brand new doors I just out on. The door skin would just touch the brackets if you push the door wide open. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 "Missed it by thaat much." 2 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Ya, likely not. The g/f is careful and cautious, but when she tries to jerk herself up into the cab I don't want to see a big chunk of paint missing in the middle of the door! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Freightrain said: I had to put felt bumpers on the air cleaner brackets as to not gouge up my brand new doors I just out on. The door skin would just touch the brackets if you push the door wide open. R model with the big aircleaner cans we run in Australia hit the quarter vents (the little glass window that catches the air and angry bees and wasps but keeps the sweat moving off your body) when they are open There are adusjtable stops that clamp onto the hinges to stop this from happening but the doorway is small enough as it is I wonder if these would work on a B model I'll take some photos of you like Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 I have the small gas job air cleaner still I was using it but after I put the turbo on I haven't made a pipe to hook it back up I would like to get one with the tall top but all I have found was junk ones for big money Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: R model with the big aircleaner cans we run in Australia hit the quarter vents (the little glass window that catches the air and angry bees and wasps but keeps the sweat moving off your body) when they are open There are adusjtable stops that clamp onto the hinges to stop this from happening but the doorway is small enough as it is I wonder if these would work on a B model I'll take some photos of you like Paul My original big top hat had a big V notched in it from the passenger wing window hitting it when you opened the door. I installed the chrome riser to get it up out of the way. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Mean Green said: I have the small gas job air cleaner still I was using it but after I put the turbo on I haven't made a pipe to hook it back up I would like to get one with the tall top but all I have found was junk ones for big money Id like to convert mine to dry element instead of oil bath. My 237 sucks oil enough to make the intake tube oily and seeps some at the rubber couplers. Watts used to offer a replacement dry filter housing but it got too pricey. Been wanting to find a small SS vortex and get it mounted. Waiting to find the right size, cheap! 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davehummell Posted October 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2022 Larry when I changed out my engine for the 675 I bought one of those air cleaners from Watts I figured adding about another 100 hp that old oil bath unit was a little small for the new engine. I don't know how you feel about the 237 you put in your B but I'm not sorry I upgraded to the engine and rear assembly I did. And I really like the jake I found for it. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Way back when, Mack sold a conversion kit. Had one on the truck I drove in ‘80. Still had the oil bath bottom on the can. But, when you dropped it, there was a dry filter up in the main body. I couldn’t find anything like that for my later truck. I’ve seen a lot with the Donaldson can swapped onto them. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-513983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Dave, I love the 237. It's so much nicer to travel the hills and keep up speed. Cruise and AC help too. The jakes are a nice addition also. I just need a transmission that will stay IN gear on decel. Mine pops out of gear against the jake. You have to keep pressure on the main box handle. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-514007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 It can't be all that difficult to knock the guts out of an OB can and convert it to dry filter as long as a filter is available that fits. A bit small would be manageable, too big would be a deal breaker though. To me, it is like Model A ford guys converting their cars to 12 volt. I see nothing wrong with 6 volt, in fact, it adds to the experience. Converting from OB to dry would have no affect on "the experience" of driving the B61 (that I can think of) but am not sure I understand the desire (unless, of course the engine is sucking the oil out of the filter). I have read in the past that OB filter do a better job of filtering than dry paper filters. I do not know if there is any validity to that or not but is moot in my case as I will not be driving in extreme (or even minor) dusty conditions anyways. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-514009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Larry, I got done getting things all squared away and my duplex would jump out of 4th or 5th I can't remember now, and I went looking for a twin stick I wanted a 20 speed, but I found the triplex and it is ok. I actually like this trans better than the 4x4 I had in my Autocar. Licensed to kill we belong on the model a site and I did the 12-volt thing because I put the heater in my cab and 12 volt was half as much as 6volt. I figure I was pulling more air through the air cleaner, and I figured the dry type would help out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-514017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I had a couple of 6 V cars in my time and I am right there with you… LTK except both of them cranked over really slow …: bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-514290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 Got the old girl out finally batteries were bad so put in a god used one got all the mounts made for the sleeper and got it bolted down moved the stacks forward and out so the sleeper don’t look to wide got most of the interior in and all new door seals and got all the new door handles on and working as of now I’m happy with it need to sand and buff in a few spots but other than that it’s looking good 9 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Looks really nice !! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Yes it does. Thanks for sharing. Certainly a way ahead of the game,,,than I am ha ha great progress.Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 ThanksVlad and Bob it’s a work in progress next project I want to do is gut the oil bath filter add a dry element and add a chrome riser pipe to it and get rid of the old oil filter housing and I got a spin on filter assembly with a bypass built in so it’s a little cleaner under the hood Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 I also got these today found them on e bay figured I lucked out finding a matching set hope to get the ignition switch out and get it re keyed to fit these 4 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Looks good. I like the way the pipes are tucked in. I'll be curious to watch the air cleaner conversion. I just cleaned and serviced my oil bath, what a PITA. Nice find on the keys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Thanks Harry I think on the air cleaner if I gut it block off where the dirty air comes in on the back and seal it up then cut a hole it the top mount a pipe through it then get a filter that will slide and seal on the pipe so dirty air will come in the middle of the filter and clean will be on the out side 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 That`s a beauty...bringing it to Macungie? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Thanks skydog I would like to but it’s a little far for me and with the little one it would be a tough trip I hope to make it out there when he’s a little older and the wife and I have a better schedule Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/7/#findComment-532774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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