tjc transport Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 yup, and that was why i used ratchet straps AND an cage or machine bucket to keep flying part from flying and hurting someone. 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/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-555135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Umm, yeah, ummm, Geoff ???? Trilex rims and the point is ?, I dunno how I got dragged into this mess Just lucky I guess Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-555142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 The trailer is a HART brand and was built in Webb IA. This one is a 34' and will mainly be a field to farm trailer. I'm not against keeping tube type tires on the steers. My only reason for wanting to change these out is because they show some cracking and I cannot read the date code so I would rather be safe then sorry. I have a pile of 22.5 rims so it wouldn't be a huge deal to blast and paint a couple and update to 22.5 tires. I'll have to look into prices and compare 10.00x20 vs 11r22.5 and decide from there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-555235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 On 7/12/2024 at 9:32 PM, Brocky said: And maybe (??) the bumper white also??? Hmmm with Blue Etching old school script style Yesss!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-555369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 On 7/15/2024 at 9:18 AM, seyser said: The trailer is a HART brand and was built in Webb IA. This one is a 34' and will mainly be a field to farm trailer. I'm not against keeping tube type tires on the steers. My only reason for wanting to change these out is because they show some cracking and I cannot read the date code so I would rather be safe then sorry. I have a pile of 22.5 rims so it wouldn't be a huge deal to blast and paint a couple and update to 22.5 tires. I'll have to look into prices and compare 10.00x20 vs 11r22.5 and decide from there. If those old steers are cracked, I would definitely go with 22.5. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-555413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seyser Posted August 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19 Worked on the Mack this weekend. The coolant flanges on the radiator were leaking so I removed them along with the other 2 block off plates. I blasted and painted the pieces, added new gaskets and stainless hardware. I was a little disappointed with my local Mack dealer as I had to order 10 of the top smaller gaskets when I only needed 2. Apparently they are against having stock of these, Oh well. I replaced the coolant filter and that was quite a chore to removed but I finally got it. Filled with new coolant and it should be in good shape for the next many years. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Excellent looks great not sure about the overstock. I have to do the same thing with mine soon everything on there is probably older than I am. I’m just going to replace all elbows and lines get rid of everything. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 It sounds like they made you buy all of them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Nice feeling when you get something like that accomplished… a big step now you don’t have to worry about any of them and if you ever have radiator issues just about all the cores are available… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 That's good to know that the cores are available. When looking up from the bottom side I could see some green corrosion toward the tope of the core just under the water tank. I guess it will be the first to let me know when it gives up. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heinz Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Them making you buy all the seals is ridiculous, I've never done that here, even if I'm forced to order 30 nuts instead of 24 (Hino's worse about this than Mack/Volvo is). If there's overstock of a part, it's not my problem, it's warehouse's now. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Yeah, plus I don’t see them sitting around very long. I’m sure there’s other guys that will be buying them and as far as the radiator or yes, mine looks about the same shape. There is green and a bunch of spots. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 9 hours ago, seyser said: Worked on the Mack this weekend. The coolant flanges on the radiator were leaking so I removed them along with the other 2 block off plates. I blasted and painted the pieces, added new gaskets and stainless hardware. I was a little disappointed with my local Mack dealer as I had to order 10 of the top smaller gaskets when I only needed 2. Apparently they are against having stock of these, Oh well. I replaced the coolant filter and that was quite a chore to removed but I finally got it. Filled with new coolant and it should be in good shape for the next many years. Could have made your own with some gasket material 😁 terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seyser Posted August 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 20 Replaced the heater cover as the original had a piece broken off the corner. New decal too. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seyser Posted August 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 20 Changed transmission lube today. Old fluid looked good and magnet was fairly clean so nothing alarming. Expensive Amsoil hooked me again. Haha 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I just bought shell rotella at Home Depot it was the cheapest I found 1799 a gallon Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 What weight oil do Mack transmissions take? My Brockway has a Roadranger and I think it takes 50w, does that sound right? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 (edited) I put 80w-90 fully synthetic in the trans and will do the same in the rears. Edited August 21 by seyser 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, h67st said: What weight oil do Mack transmissions take? My Brockway has a Roadranger and I think it takes 50w, does that sound right? RR prefer SAE 40 or 50 engine oil. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 On 8/19/2024 at 3:46 PM, terry said: Could have made your own with some gasket material 😁 terry I just did that oil lines Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Hell is been so long. I’ve messed with those. I don’t even remember thanks for that… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 By the way, that heater cover looks terrific. Where did you find it?… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 I purchased it about 5 years ago from a member of this forum. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 My fuel line from the lift pump to the filter is leaking. Is this something still available from the dealer or do people just have them made? Would these be considered AN fittings? Iv browsed the net a bit and see kits to make these style. Are these ends crimped or just pushed on? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, seyser said: My fuel line from the lift pump to the filter is leaking. Is this something still available from the dealer or do people just have them made? Would these be considered AN fittings? Iv browsed the net a bit and see kits to make these style. Are these ends crimped or just pushed on? They are reusable fittings,just get the right size hose,you will also need a couple fittings to take them apart,or just get one made up,much easier.. Th Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74339-r-model-farm-truck/page/2/#findComment-557426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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