Popular Post Robo987 Posted April 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) So today I finally got around to starting my 1969 R600. If you saw my previous post in the introduction section then you might notice that truck was finally moved from its spot where it sat for roughly 10yrs. The truck got drug out its hole and across the yard because it was not running and the wheels were obviously not going to turn. Not really what I wanted them to do but they were in the process of cleaning the yard because it is being sold and that truck was in the way and I was out of town so I was not there to help. The yard was a bit muddy so I highly doubt anything happened to it. So anyways got a battery and got the cables all cleaned up and turned the switch. At first the engine wouldn’t really turn over but I realized the pto was engaged and so it was just pulling the winch tight and not allow the engine to turn over. After that I got her cranking over good then it took a bit but she came to life. Didn’t drive it around or anything that’s for another day but at least she fired up and was running on all 6 cylinders with good oil pressure. She needs a little tlc but I’ll get it there. Edited April 10, 2022 by Robo987 Add images 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robo987 Posted April 10, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2022 Just because it wouldn’t let me upload photos 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Thanks for the update . Thats a really cool R 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, 85snowdog said: Thanks for the update . Thats a really cool R Thanks. I keep updating as I go along. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 The cab looks good and good oil pressure! Seats are replaceable. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, james j neiweem said: The cab looks good and good oil pressure! Seats are replaceable. Overall it’s in good condition, there are obviously some things that will need attention but for the most part it’s really solid. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Super nice find! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, james j neiweem said: Super nice find! Thanks! I actually work for this company now as one of their mechanics all because of this truck. Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Excellent thanks for letting us know…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2022 Good old R611! Could be the ENDT-673C, 250 HP. One of the best Thermodynes, in my humble opinion. What tranny does it have? Great to see one with the interior still green, and not painted over same as the cab during a re-paint. And, that's the "early" green interior, before they went dark. 2 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 i suppose this isnt a surprise,,but it looks axactly like mine inside...that driver seat doesnt look like you can even sit on it lol.bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 33 minutes ago, mowerman said: i suppose this isnt a surprise,,but it looks axactly like mine inside...that driver seat doesnt look like you can even sit on it lol.bob Well, Bob, I wouldn't want to sit on it. But, some might. I try not to judge! 1 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I was actually going to say the seat doesn’t look like it owes anybody anything 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I just thought it was kind of hilarious I have never seen one right down to the wood before 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-494982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 But yes but truck all in all looks amazing for his age… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) I’m sure most of you guys are familiar most of those East Coast R models were beat to death And put away wet most of them went to the scrap yard because there was nothing left to sell off of them ha ha this one is exceptional… bob Edited April 11, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 6 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Good old R611! Could be the ENDT-673C, 250 HP. One of the best Thermodynes, in my humble opinion. What tranny does it have? Great to see one with the interior still green, and not painted over same as the cab during a re-paint. And, that's the "early" green interior, before they went dark. It is in fact the ENDT673C. As for the transmission I’m not 100% on the exact model but it is a Mack 10 speed direct transmission. 5 speed with a two speed brownie. The truck was originally red and the original purchaser painted it white so I’m glad they kept the green interior cause I like it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 4 hours ago, mowerman said: i suppose this isnt a surprise,,but it looks axactly like mine inside...that driver seat doesnt look like you can even sit on it lol.bob The seat not only was old but a couple of raccoons got in there cause the window is stuck down about 6in and they had fun and then died. Haha. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Most of us have weird issues when the trucks sit around a long time I had a cat living in mine around 20 years ago I had the doghouse off for a while I have since put it in still got lots of bees flying around it’s starting to be there a season are usually have to spray the hell out of it this time of year to get rid of them I think they mostly live up in the headliner … bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Hornets and yes they are ruthless 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, mowerman said: Hornets and yes they are ruthless I hate hornets! As soon as it gets moved I’ll get the window fixed and start cleaning her up 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I would suggest that you sprayed for hornets They set up camp in my DM every year on the clock ha ha that thing looks amazing best of luck to you partner you’re really not going to need a whole lot to get her in shape from what I see the truck is in a lot better shape than mine is… mine needs a lot of work but thank God it’s all a lot of small stuff just mainly elbow grease bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Not sure if I mentioned a real soft spot for that truck it was the first Mack I ever drove at 17 same exact set up but it was a trash truck with a leech rear Hopper trash truck mine had a 15 speed in it maybe yours does too Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, mowerman said: I would suggest that you sprayed for hornets They set up camp in my DM every year on the clock ha ha that thing looks amazing best of luck to you partner you’re really not going to need a whole lot to get her in shape from what I see the truck is in a lot better shape than mine is… mine needs a lot of work but thank God it’s all a lot of small stuff just mainly elbow grease bob I’m not to worried about the hornets, nothing some spray can’t take care of. Mine has a Mack 10 speed, it’s a 5 speed and two speed brownie. Not sure what the model of transmission in it is, I’ll have to figure all that out later. Good luck with the work on yours, hopefully I’ll be starting on mine soon. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I wonder if this is your trans ? TRD(L) 722 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69512-first-start-in-10yrs/#findComment-495048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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