Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted April 16 Popular Post Share Posted April 16 Need a wire wheel like this on a grinder Really work well and bite right in, always wear overalls or coveralls or what ever you call them Or a leather apron Had a mate using a wire wheel on a grinder Went for a pee, a wire had come off the wheel and gone through his clothing and fore skin of his old fella, ouch Paul 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted April 16 Popular Post Share Posted April 16 Good advise , those things in the picture can be dangerous....and those wire wheels too. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Bob, i have an old dishwasher out in the garage i use. got it on craigs list around 25 years ago for $10 2 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/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Thanks for that fellas I’m almost done with all the hard parts next go around otta do it tomorrow after gym I’m mostly scraping with a brass wire brush and strong soap Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 I use a cutter wheel on my grinder and get a little nervous with that thing flying around Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I was joking about the sand blasting cabinet... Its $7,500.00 to buy the model number I have.. keep up the good work Bob.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 More results tomorrow lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Well after a good night sleep I as thought why didn’t I just raise the level of soap and let it soak a couple days oh well the soap is very powerful Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 this is what it looked like after soaking for a few days,,,,,ooooohhhhh well,,,,i might as well just eat crow,,,since im almost done with it now,thanks again for all your input ,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 this is what i bought bought from amazon 50 bucks for 5 gallons,,,,stuff works real good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 parts all cleaned up assembly tomorrow gotta make gaskits for the blowby tube,,bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-573869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted Tuesday at 01:51 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 01:51 PM 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 01:53 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 01:53 PM well nothing on the DM but i did get my lawn up and running ,,,now mrs wants here flower area weeded today bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Tuesday at 01:55 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:55 PM Just now, mowerman said: well nothing on the DM but i did get my lawn up and running ,,,now mrs wants here flower area weeded today bob question for me !!! how far did the lawn run 🤣. couldn't help it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 02:01 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 02:01 PM lol im hoping the weeding today will keep her quiet for putting the mack back together tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted Tuesday at 06:29 PM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 06:29 PM Just easier to concrete the garden and put a shed on it, not gunna suggest it to the Princess She gets angry enough with me as it is I'll keep my eyes peeled for the post when the rocker covers are back on and it's running like a clock Paul 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 06:33 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 06:33 PM well the plan is to start back on it and atleast make the blowby tube gaskits after i weed the garden,and have lunch,,,lotsa ambition today,,,,as far as the flower garden goes,,,,we planted last summer same area and it was a complete flop lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 05:28 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 05:28 PM 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 05:29 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 05:29 PM ok more gaskit scraping,and making new gaskits,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted Wednesday at 06:11 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Wednesday at 06:11 PM 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Wednesday at 08:58 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 08:58 PM my god,,,i cant believe how slow i work these days,,,,but then again for this job,im doing alot of make sure moves before i start assembling anything getting ready to pull the plug for the day,,,and hopefully finish tomorrow 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Wednesday at 11:13 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:13 PM 2 hours ago, mowerman said: my god,,,i cant believe how slow i work these days,,,,but then again for this job,im doing alot of make sure moves before i start assembling anything getting ready to pull the plug for the day,,,and hopefully finish tomorrow working slow indicates a great desire to be accurate in ALL aspects of the quality job being done. ;;Sir, 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Thursday at 12:41 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 12:41 AM hey, I appreciate the flowers bud. I am afraid I’m getting as careful as possible with this valve cover caper as I do with the bodywork shaving washers drilling out fiber washers that were too small taking a double and triple look at what I’ve done making sure I didn’t miss anything since there’s no hurry anyway but I do want to finish this and see how it runs and then shoot for that power steering box next 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted yesterday at 12:41 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 12:41 AM On 4/23/2025 at 2:11 PM, mowerman said: didn't think gasket paper was even available anymore ! thought new generation only had gaskets from a silicone tube, 😀nice job on the new ones. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/59/#findComment-574449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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