Joey Mack Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 the green one is not camelback, its a spring ride but I dont know the manufacturer,, 2 different setups as far as swapping parts.. I also have almost zero knowledge on Mack front loader rears.. I do have book's, in the case I have to study-up... jojo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 that style brake chamber has a o-ring/ seal with a felt wiper inside. when the brakes start acting up first check is the small 5/8th dia vent on mounting face of can. tiny small holes clog faster than ---- fill in the blank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: the green one is not camelback, its a spring ride but I dont know the manufacturer,, 2 different setups as far as swapping parts.. I also have almost zero knowledge on Mack front loader rears.. I do have book's, in the case I have to study-up... jojo Yeah really just reminds me of my pickup truck, just way more leafs. Looks like a giant Ford 9” haha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 I’m still not sure what I’m gonna do as far as what unit I’m gonna end up driving. Might just put the motor out of the dump into the green one. Might put the body of the green one on the dump. I dunno lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fjh Posted November 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Craig N said: Yeah really just reminds me of my pickup truck, just way more leafs. Looks like a giant Ford 9” haha Think it may be rayco suspension on the single axle ! If you use the tandem set up you should up grade the brakes to the maxi brakes! And there is a good chance the Tandem Has MACK Brakes not the greatest set up! They have slipper pads not rollers! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted November 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2022 I get it... How about enjoying this holiday week with friends and family, and then when thats all done, you will wake up with a clearer direction, and maybe make a plan.. My wishful thinking,,, jojo 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Would be less moving parts to drive the green one. Newer brakes. That dump truck is pretty. nice though. More rubber to worry about though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That;s it... I was lost for a bit there,,, You Go... 'F' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2022 ones green other is red ;;; put some lights on both and your all set for Christmas in the Neiborhood. then with a cup of coffee (or other) sit and stare at both while you ponder the situation. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Good idea, Jojo. No need to rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, mechohaulic said: ones green other is red ;;; put some lights on both and your all set for Christmas in the Neiborhood. then with a cup of coffee (or other) sit and stare at both while you ponder the situation. Now you’re talkin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 seems to me a challenge to take a tandem dump body and mount it to a single axle;; might be a little over hang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, fjh said: Think it may be rayco suspension on the single axle 1 minute ago, mechohaulic said: seems to me a challenge to take a tandem dump body and mount it to a single axle;; might be a little over hang. ya Nope Not a good Idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Craig N said: Would be less moving parts to drive the green one. Newer brakes. That dump truck is pretty. nice though. More rubber to worry about though wish i spent more time yrs ago thinking more rubber to worry about !!! i'd be single still and NO i'm not your daddy.😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Had air assist steering on the '67 R I drove. Really nice to drive. Did use a lot of air when weaseling around in the yard. Cylinder would sometimes back off from the cap, and I had to spin it back on. Was really nice on the road, though. That single-axle could still be a Mack double-reduction setup. Can't really tell from the pictures. A single-axle is a bit easier to maintain on a toy truck, in my opinion. But, whatever you do, I think you have a couple of nice toys to work with. 1 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: seems to me a challenge to take a tandem dump body and mount it to a single axle;; might be a little over hang. Cab and nose, not the dump body haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Had air assist steering on the '67 R I drove. Really nice to drive. Did use a lot of air when weaseling around in the yard. Cylinder would sometimes back off from the cap, and I had to spin it back on. Was really nice on the road, though. That single-axle could still be a Mack double-reduction setup. Can't really tell from the pictures. A single-axle is a bit easier to maintain on a toy truck, in my opinion. But, whatever you do, I think you have a couple of nice toys to work with. Yeah, it’s got Mack cast into the rear end. Someone somewhere, maybe in another thread, said it was a double reduction setup. I’m thinking the same thing. It’s just a toy, so I’ll probably just pull the motor from the 10 wheeler and put it in the 6 wheeler. Less rubber, less weight, less moving parts in general. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: wish i spent more time yrs ago thinking more rubber to worry about !!! i'd be single still and NO i'm not your daddy.😁 😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Craig N said: Oh that’s good to know! No, they’re different style. The single axle looks like a more modern setup, I believe with camelback suspension. The dual axle has the rear ends that look like they’re flipped on their side, if that makes sense? Ductile iron housings those are nice no warping, heavy duty is good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted November 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2022 Joey, I like your idea ha ha this whole situation is making me very tired . So frankly right now I am just going to think turkey turkey turkey. Oh did I say turkey?…. Bob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted November 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2022 Frankly, I would just fix up both of them. I wouldn’t want to cut up that cool all original dump truck and less the cab is completely shot. Could work wonders with a wire, feed, welder and fix almost anything. Besides from what I hear, you have sentimental value with the green one good luck bud… Bob. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Big R Posted November 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 11/22/2022 at 3:28 PM, Freightrain said: I put air assist on my truck a few years ago. Some people hate it, I say it's better then nothing. It has its quirks, but overall it is fine. Like air starter, you have to maintain it to a degree or it will cause grief. I put air start on mine also. New valves, new lines. Works like a charm and holds air for 6 months without a problem. Not trying to mess up a threa d but Larry you should post a video of the air start. I love that sound and I’m sure others do to 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Mine has one too, but I can’t post videos I understand I have to put them on YouTube and go from there … Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Punch in H model with air start on google it’s a great little video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 new england area back in the day had a number of fleets using air starters. many benefits : if as mentioned they were maintained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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