mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 I had a board on the front axle the rear one there wasn’t enough room 6000 pound jacks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Well, I have to do some running around this morning and then try to start leave cleanup before it starts. Raining any day now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Wow, I didn't know your tyres were that bad. Thought they were just old but suitable for yard driving. Now it looks like the time for a new set. Or just keeping the truck on the jack 1 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 I singled them out for now yes the one on the outside rare was so shredded. It used to keep dripping rubber every time I move the truck at all now I can’t even find any 10-20 tube types I am going to run around shortly and see if I can find some used. Takeoffs might be easier and cheaper to buy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Two tire shops in town that deal with big rigs. I will check both of them. I might wind up with the tubeless 22 inch all depends on what I could come up with. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff Weeks Posted October 24 Popular Post Share Posted October 24 A tube type that hasn't been abused and hasn't sat full of water often come apart easy. Rubber lube (oh no that is not a set-up) is your friend. Liquid laundry detergent is a 2nd best, will make quick work of it. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Bit of a work out there Bob.i havent done truck tyres in years but then im only 17......in my head🤣.you could say the tyres are part worn just dont say what part!!! Any harm to ask what the wheel nut torque is on the spyder spoke wheels???.keep up the great work im looking forward to seeing that Bulldog driving down the road... Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 spokewheel.pdf 240 ft/lbs. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 OK, thanks for that. I just kind of tightened just enough to get it around my yard maybe 60 lbs I would’ve guessed about 175 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 and yes, I was aaaaawwwwwwddd at how fast those rims fell right out. I would’ve thought at least a long struggle and I didn’t even have a stand, which would’ve made it a little easier, but I really didn’t even need it. Are you talking about laundry soap to loosen the rims from the flaps and the beads ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 1 hour ago, Geoff Weeks said: spokewheel.pdf 240 ft/lbs. Thanks for that.i was wondering as we have spokes on our Cruiseliner and i like to tighten wheels to exact spec... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Yes, it’s always a good policy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 When i was driving trucks for a living i lost 2 wheels off a trailer i had just picked up.all looked good when i done my walk around inspection but a few hours down the road off came the wheels just missing a few people on the footpath or sidewalk as you say in the US.man id nightmares for weeks after that... Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted October 24 Popular Post Share Posted October 24 4 minutes ago, cruiseliner64 said: Thanks for that.i was wondering as we have spokes on our Cruiseliner and i like to tighten wheels to exact spec... Paul Exact spec isn't important, checking them a few times after mounting is far more important Don't get wound up with the details, but rather the correct method It is only in very recent years that anyone used a tension wrench on wheel nuts And the tension isn't set in stone, some spiders have 5/8 studs, sone 3/4, some high tensile The spacers will get crushed if you go to tight, then your welding a length of 3/8 rod around the spacer so you can keep the rims tight Common sense will get you a lot further than a spec sheet Paul 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted October 24 Popular Post Share Posted October 24 Bob, Check around for companies who are changing out to Budd type wheels on trailers.. Some may have some 11R22.5 rims available?? Possibly the shops who service container chassis might have some 10:00 / 20 tires in stock??? At least on the east coast.. I have not pulled containers in the last 12 years and at the time I retired a few of the companies were going to 11/ 22.5.. 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Thanks for that. Yes, the container chassis around here are all using 1100 22 five. On the 20 inch spokes That’s what I’m hoping to find the tires only have a little thread. At least those sizes are a lot easier to find no flap and no tube. right now, I would just be happy to find the rims. I was just going to use what I have, but I’m having a problem trying to find 1020 tube type tires Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 14 hours ago, cruiseliner64 said: When i was driving trucks for a living i lost 2 wheels off a trailer i had just picked up.all looked good when i done my walk around inspection but a few hours down the road off came the wheels just missing a few people on the footpath or sidewalk as you say in the US.man id nightmares for weeks after that... Paul Let’s just creepy drove trucks for 49 years. I’ve only lost one wheel was around 15 years ago, but the.Rim cracked all around the bolt pattern and it came off night time , Reno to las Vegas gone I have no idea what happened to it or where it went I was also hoping I didn’t kill anybody that road is pretty dead at night, though. I’m sure it just rolled off the side of the road and down the embankment there was a buddy of mine, following me all the way down there were talking on the radio next night, he told me he never saw it. Come off. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-560768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 31 Author Share Posted October 31 Well, I went out there and started the DM. I was gonna maybe do a little work on it but it’s too cold and windy. I did stare at that corner for a while and try to figure out what my next move is sometimes you just have to stand back and try to figure out what you’re going to do with it, it’s gonna be a little tricky so I don’t wanna jump into it until I have it all prepared properly I did spot a couple of more areas. I was not happy with as far as grinding. It still needs a little bit more…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 OK, well it’s getting a little too chilly now to work with a fiberglass so I was just telling the old lady last night. I’m gonna move that transmission into the shop. That’s been sitting out there for 100 years and start going through it. Get ready to put in. And she said well we gotta get the kitchen cabinets done. I have decided it’s about time to continue on the project. I started a couple of years ago so I’ll get it moved into the garage anyway I have no job. I can’t see why I can’t just work on the cabinets And the Mack ha ha happy Saturday I have been bugging her all along to take all the food out of them for the longest time. I guess she decided OK it’s time to start taking the food out of them…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted November 2 Popular Post Share Posted November 2 I know the story only too well Bob...part of the deal to get our Cruiseliner is too upgrade our bathroom.Herself drives a hard bargin so i have spent the last week up to my ears in tiles pipes fittings and new bath, shower,toilet and handbasin/cabnets...Dam i hate DIY but i will do it for the Mack.... Paul 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 I dunno Bob, I have been getting the silent treatment all week, not sure if I should fix what ever I have done or enjoy the peace and quiet Have done a few kitchens over the years, new ones aren't made with proper wood and hinges seam to come a drift pretty easily Happy cabinet making Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 well, this go around will be cruising scraping all the grease off the doors was a real bitch. It’s time to do the inside part but you all know how that works every time you think it’ll be just a little job turns into a time consuming nightmare.lol and yes that’s the way it usually is around my place one honeydew after the next and yes the mrs is always crying about my truck Bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: I dunno Bob, I have been getting the silent treatment all week, not sure if I should fix what ever I have done or enjoy the peace and quiet Have done a few kitchens over the years, new ones aren't made with proper wood and hinges seam to come a drift pretty easily Happy cabinet making Paul I was just going to buy new ones but everything is so expensive these days … I did buy all new hardware… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 On 11/2/2024 at 11:35 PM, mowerman said: and yes the mrs is always crying about my truck Bob Does she cry of of how poor the shape of the poor old truck is and how soon are you going to bring it back to life? 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 4 Author Share Posted November 4 Oh, just pick your poison vlad!!!!!! she cried for a number of years you keep buying all these parts for that thing and you don’t do any work on it now that I actually started working on it last summer she cries that all I do is work on it, but as long as I’m splitting it up and taking care of honeydew she doesn’t really say a whole lot …. Sitting around all morning just had lunch now. I gotta go out and rake some more leaves ha ha 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/42/#findComment-561330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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