Onyx610 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I think the kit you got has some extras for that cylinder that may have some different variations. My suggestion is take it all apart and replace with what was there to begin with. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Ok mate, I will go with the red one. It was a nice tight fit into its machined groove so hopefully it helps it expand better than old one when I slide it back in. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Got my safety squint on and about to get right into the guts of this thing now and pop these retaining spring clips out 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 All going back together good so far. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 I’ve got 1 cylinder back inside the other and its snap ring in but gee she was a lot tighter to get in past the seals than how easy it came apart. Thats a good sign 😆 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) A truck mechanic offered to do this job for $90 an hr Friday morning when I asked around. Glad I decided to have a go. I might even be able to afford a tank of diesel after doing this if she all works Hahaha Edited March 20, 2022 by The Nitro 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Ram cap going on. Nearly there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) Ahhhh, The new nylon thread lockers are too much for my tool to tighten it back up. Gotta weld a bit more stronger hook tool up. Edited March 20, 2022 by The Nitro Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) Will try this bit of shit I’ve welded together for a spanner will have to cut spanner off afterwards though Hahaha. Edited March 20, 2022 by The Nitro Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 She’s working nicely Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Easy as that 😃 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Good Job, Mate.. You (& Your helper) have learnt something & saved yourself a few Bucks, Gotta be happy with That.. !! 1 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 2 hours ago, The Nitro said: Easy as that 😃 Thats quite the spanner wrench! terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) You should see my 1959 david brown 900 tractor loader with the blown up engine I got going by welding a toyota pickup engine and gearbox into with the tail lights off a boat trailer for my dashboard then Terry. The guys on that forum wanted me to take a picture of it with a stick duct taped out the front with a can of aerostart hanging off the string for their yearly club calander 😆 Edited March 20, 2022 by The Nitro 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Thanks for the pics! That was fun, I felt like I was right there with you haha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 I like pictures on repair type jobs. Silly mistakes can be picked up on by the more experienced and gives everyone a bit of entertainment at the same time. I’m looking forward to getting this rig registered and on the Rd. Glad to find a great Mack forum where I can get a bit of help with things on the truck. Thanks Guys. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Correction I believe it's called "gland" nut, not "glad" nut. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, JoeH said: Correction I believe it's called "gland" nut, not "glad" nut. Sorry I forgot the n. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nitro Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 Got the ram back in this arvo and looks like we have had a win. No leaks and it goes up and down but I didnt like the looks of the oil that I released out of the air bleed bolt at top of ram to purge air. Looks contaminated with specks of perished hydraulic hose interior sidewalls. I will give it some new hoses and a bit of a tank cleanout I think. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69378-foot-brake-valve-leak-in-cab/page/3/#findComment-492830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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