Popular Post GA_Dave Posted September 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Joey Mack said: The last tranny i did was a TRD 72. it will be behind the ENDT 673 that I am building along with this E-Tech. Hmmmm. I've never done a tranny........ 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-538574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 hours ago, GA_Dave said: Hmmmm. I've never done a tranny........ Come on man, it's the new millennium and all Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-538583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Well, I sure did open a Door with that one.. 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-538587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 In todays world I do my best not to set myself up . it's no longer a tranny ;; always a transmission . LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-538598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 You know, I’ve always hated that word don’t call it that I’ve done a bunch of car automatics never a stick transmission on anything mainly single gears are so expensive you might as well just try to find a good wrecking yard replacement 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-538613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted September 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2023 He knew how to cut through all the gender confusion 😱 2 4 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-538844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted September 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2023 I had A chance to do some more work on My '48 Int. KB-7 today.. I'm waiting on parts for the 2 engines in my shop, so I made it a ''Me Day''.. These pictures are brought to in part by....... ''Kroil'' The best damn penetrating oil, since WD-40.. also brought to you by my AWESOME WIFE !! she helped me carry the fenders.. She's in the background with our pup's.. Now I can reach in there and Git 'r' done.. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Clean looking for its age. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Thanks Geoff.. it is .... yes there is some rust on the underside, but, the truck is solid.. I just pulled the wire harness out. it was rough. No sweat.. I will make a new one.. I decided to go ahead and make it a 12volt system.. Neg ground.. My goal is to get it road worthy, then 'show it'.. I expect to get parts and info over time, and add them to the truck as well.. It does run good, and I got the brakes fixed. I'm also stripping the out side of the engine, and making new gaskets, sand blasting the parts and painting them. I dont have the money to do a top notch job, similar to Matt's, B-73.. But I am proud of what I have.. Thanks again for the info you gave me a few months ago. I saved it.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Same here bud ain’t nobody gonna match mats work !!!!! Just have a ball with what you got ….. this weekend I did more researching on parts and more sanding myself. Glad to see you had time for yours finally Joey ha ha… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 But I was kind of curious how it went from Boy George cameo appearance back to truck repairs????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 My white one, the cab is so far gone that the upper cab is loose from the lower (supposed to be welded together) I have another cab for that one. The winch truck is as close to "all original" as one can get. The wire type used in that period deteriorates over time, and making new is the best way, eps if you can get it out in one piece and copy. You have the choice of modern wire or modern wire that has an older looking fabric outside for period look. I have never done the matching numbers/colors wire type "restore" but my hats off to those that do. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, mowerman said: But I was kind of curious how it went from Boy George cameo appearance back to truck repairs????? ??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 because this thread is one big train wreck. trying to make sense of it will only give you a headache... 🤣 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 it's ''Shop Talk''.. I guess most anything goes.. I'm on a roll... with ''Sanford''.. I need to try and get exh. and intake manifold gaskets.. for the 'ole Blue Diamond.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 As far as the wiring goes.. I did pull the harness in one piece. I have aquired a lot of new wire from my city job. It is top quality, a little heavy for the need, but will work. I was going to run it cleanly in black loom. I know it wont be ''correct'' but it will work and it will be clean and neat.. Thanks again for commenting.. Jojo 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 20 years ago you could still get gasket kits, but no more. I suspect custom gaskets are going to be your only choice. Be sure to get the one between manifolds, as 'm sure you know, they have to bolted to the head with that connection loose, only tightened after the "assembly" is firmly attached to the head. Be sure not to loose the two "locating" ring in the intake manifold. Notice the "fuel pump" opening on the right side under the generator mount? That is a hold over from when there was a gear driven generator/distributor or Mag on the earliest engines. Victor set FS3031 would be the set, but it is for the bigger 282-308 really, works for the 269 also but as I say, NLA. Might find one NOS though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 7:15 PM, Mean Green said: He knew how to cut through all the gender confusion 😱 Oh, this was the last post before yours, Geoff, all I could think about was boy George made a guest appearance 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Thanks again Geoff.. For now, I will leave the manifolds alone. I tried to find the gaskets but not sure if I found the right ones. they dont leak right now, but may start too when i drive it and get it heated up. I already plan to make my own gaskets. I have made many, and I have a punch kit to make clean bolt holes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Geoff,, I was thinking about painting the engine block Green, or even a redish/orange. the brackets will be black, and the air cleaner black and silver.. What is the original engine color? Mine is both green and orange-ish.. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think they were primed with Gasola or other orangish sealing primer and then a blue green top coat. Black for accessories. The lower left side of the block seams to be about the factory color. I think there are people re-popping the Donaldson air-cleaner decals. I think Jeep and/or Powerwagon used them. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Those things sure make a big difference on any restoration doesn’t matter how far you’ve gone with it they certainly always grab my attention Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I'm leaning towards a light green. Im not a pro painter, but i will prime it and carefully spray paint it with enamel paint. For now, I will paint the intake and exhaust with flat wood stove paint. I'm really glad I have a blasting cabinet now.. It is going to help me do really clean work.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 i think you should paint it pink, with purple polka dots... you will have the only one on the planet!!! 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 TJC ?? You do know that 'Today's' paint scheme is a Rainbow... Nahhhhh... Just kidding.. Light Green it is..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/72/#findComment-539561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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