Popular Post Truelove Posted July 29 Popular Post Share Posted July 29 Grove on a pierce carrier. Detroit up and down, 13 sp and 4 speed splitter. Runs good, but have to jump the starter and shut down under the hood. I'll prolly rig a cable for shutdown. Builds air, but loses it when the park valve is pushed in. The quick release valve was bad and replaced, but didn't fix it. I'm going to get the start issues first, then work on the brakes. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 You would be the coolest neighbor ever! Every guy in the neighborhood is probably going to ask to use it! What Detroit engine does this have? 6-71? And what kinda plans do you have for this rig? Very cool! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Yep, as already mentioned Very cool stuff, even if you have no immediate plans Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 i am going to bet on a 671 lower, and 471 upper. 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/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Haha … you got us all beat Bubba have a ball with it and good luck. Yes, I’m sure most of us would like to have it if nothing else $$$$$$$$$ bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted July 29 Popular Post Share Posted July 29 Nothing like a two stroke Detroit screaming at the Rev limiter to let everyone in a 1 mile radius. Know you are working ... ..or playing 2 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/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Truelove Posted July 29 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 29 I am going to build a shipping container house, and renting at my work pace would have cost me a fortune. My brother said I am building a container house as an excuse to get a crane. The engine sizes I'm not sure about. The previous owner spent a bunch of money on tires and wheels, usually older trucks and equipment need tires first thing. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 If they replaced the quick release because it was leaking, it's probably a shaft seal on one of the maxi chambers. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truelove Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 47 minutes ago, h67st said: If they replaced the quick release because it was leaking, it's probably a shaft seal on one of the maxi chambers. I've crawled around looking for obvious leaks, I ran a couple of screws into one of the tanks, that got it so it will build up air, but no other obvious leaks. Airbrakes are a foreign language to me. One of mybrothers buddies claims to be an airbrake guru, I may have to have him look at it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 15 hours ago, Truelove said: Grove on a pierce carrier. Detroit up and down, 13 sp and 4 speed splitter. Runs good, but have to jump the starter and shut down under the hood. I'll prolly rig a cable for shutdown. Builds air, but loses it when the park valve is pushed in. The quick release valve was bad and replaced, but didn't fix it. I'm going to get the start issues first, then work on the brakes. Most likely an air can on the back axle,not to hard to replace just do not try to take one apart,big spring inside …. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff Weeks Posted July 29 Popular Post Share Posted July 29 5 hours ago, Truelove said: One of mybrothers buddies claims to be an airbrake guru, I may have to have him look at it Please do, spring brakes and weak air tanks, can do a lot of damage if mis handled. A tank that has rusted to the point that you can put a screw through it is very weak and can do a lot of damage when it explodes. Spring brakes can hurt you good if you try and take them apart without caging the spring. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 real nice piece of inventory. cranes and road graders always had my vote. looks to be a CCC cab. best of luck . brake system definitely a first priority. customer owed me some $$$$ ' took his mobile crane instead to assemble my 30X50 shop. fun build. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 11 hours ago, Truelove said: I am going to build a shipping container house, and renting at my work pace would have cost me a fortune. My brother said I am building a container house as an excuse to get a crane. The engine sizes I'm not sure about. The previous owner spent a bunch of money on tires and wheels, usually older trucks and equipment need tires first thing. I noticed that right away they looked unusually good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Truelove Posted July 30 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30 The pdf spec sheet says the lower engine is a 6-71. This looks like an 8 The original owner spent a ton of money on this in the late 90's. I have all the receipts and even the photos of when it was brand new coming in on a rail flat car. It's to bad who ever ended up with it just let it go 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted July 30 Popular Post Share Posted July 30 yes that lower is an8V71. actually an upgrade from the original 671. 2 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/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted July 30 Popular Post Share Posted July 30 It pays to remember just how long ago the late 90's was To me it was only was yesterday, but machinery it is a 1/4 of a century Were did that go ?? I guess, don't be to critical of previous owners Paul 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truelove Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: It pays to remember just how long ago the late 90's was To me it was only was yesterday, but machinery it is a 1/4 of a century Were did that go ?? I guess, don't be to critical of previous owners Paul Ya, I know. Seems like last year Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted July 30 Popular Post Share Posted July 30 Hard to believe that a 1999 car can qualify for antique plates! 3 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/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 70mackMB Posted July 30 Popular Post Share Posted July 30 13 minutes ago, tjc transport said: Hard to believe that a 1999 car can qualify for antique plates! How many of us get senior discounts?! lol .....Hippy 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 5 hours ago, tjc transport said: Hard to believe that a 1999 car can qualify for antique plates! Oh behave your self 🤪, bugger me the years have flown by Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted July 31 Popular Post Share Posted July 31 11 hours ago, 70mackMB said: How many of us get senior discounts?! lol .....Hippy not to go off topic BUT, the senior thing is like a two=edge sword as the saying goes ::: when at the check out line and are asked "are you a senior"? feel not bad cause it means I don't look that old!!! when they don't ask but say "I gave you senior discount "" do I look that old !!!😱 1 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted August 1 Popular Post Share Posted August 1 Very cool toy. Another bucket list item I have no room for. Id settle for a little platform crane? Just because. I have to constantly remind people I qualify for senior discount! Looking young is a plus. Feeling old isn't! 4 1 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted August 1 Popular Post Share Posted August 1 most days my brain tells me i am still 25-30............than i try to do something stupid and my body tells me i am 168. 1 1 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/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 2 hours ago, tjc transport said: most days my brain tells me i am still 25-30............than i try to do something stupid and my body tells me i am 168. Just had one of those days, today, Pulling apart my Saab Turbo, engine sits on top of the trans, Lots of hard work, until I hit the wall and couldn't stand, and had to sit., couldn't find anything I just had it , time to quit for the day. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 6 hours ago, Freightrain said: Very cool toy. Another bucket list item I have no room for. Id settle for a little platform crane? Just because. I have to constantly remind people I qualify for senior discount! Looking young is a plus. Feeling old isn't! Platform crane like this? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74393-i-bought-a-crane/#findComment-556283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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