James Lythall Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Hello! Brief introduction about myself (it will hopefully help explain a few things) I am a young 20 year old. Years ago my dad bought a 47 Mack firetruck out of California and brought it to Utah. My dad started restoring the truck but didn't get it finished. My dad passed away about a year ago. No one in my family cares about the Mack besides me. I am wanting to finish restoring it in honor of my dad. I have very basic knowledge of vehicles, something to keep in mind. I want to keep this truck as original as I can, but I am open to changing a few things. Anyway, I have a 1947 Mack, the chassis is restored but the rest of it is not. We almost have every original part to the truck. I believe that the oil pump was broken off and crushed. I would love some more opinions on what I should do with the motor. Do I keep it original or should I do a motor swap? If anyone has knowledge that would be beneficial at all, I would love it! I do have pictures of the truck, if people are willing to help with opinions, then I will share those pictures. I will try to provide as much info as I can! Thank you!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s. Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Welcome, James. I'll bet you father would be proud to know that you plan to finish the job he started. Pictures would be nice, but more important might be the model of your truck and its engine. Parts are out there, but sometimes you have to search to find them. This board is a great place to start. So tell us, did the truck run since your family has owned it? What engine does it have? I generally prefer to see classic trucks like yours kept original. But it's your decision, and a lot depends on what you plan to do with the truck when it is finished. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Welcome aboard James Don't be shy to share questions and photos etc We (the forum) can help solve things and are only to willing to help Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Welcome to BMT!! and as the others have already said, 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/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Welcome to BMT James.love to see pics of your truck.Your dad would be delighted you have taken on were he left off.You do know that restoring Mack trucks is a disease which there is no cure for...anyway the guys on here are fantastic.the stuff they know is priceless and always willing to help.good luck with your Mack. Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Welcome aboard bud … good choice continuing to work on the truck… I would not sell it… and absolutely lotsa parts out there… what happened to the oil pump and was it running.. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted November 7 Popular Post Share Posted November 7 Greetings from the East Coast and Mack Country. Assuming it is a gas engine, you probably have a 707. While parts are starting to become scarce, you can still find them here and there if you know where to look (with the exception of exhaust manifolds- they are really rare due to so many failures.) Have you contacted the Mack Trucks Historical Museum to get a copy of your build file and manuals? If not, they are free (but we do appreciate at donation.) All queries are answered in the order received and normally take 4-6 weeks to answer. Go to this link, fill it out including the SN/VIN and in the comments, ask for copies of anything in the file as well as chassis and engine manuals. https://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org/contact-us/ Good Luck!! 4 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 First try to find all the data plates you can.. Including both the chassis and whoever made the pump and body.. As FWD said with the serial number the Mack can provide a lot of info.. They are GREAT!!!! With the apparatus manufacturer and their data plates there are many sources for info and parts. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted Sunday at 02:32 PM Share Posted Sunday at 02:32 PM posting photos will spark more interest and we can see what you have 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted Tuesday at 07:06 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:06 PM All I can say is I add my opinion to what said above. And I too like Mack trucks of 40's years (and own two). My preference is originality of a rig but your toy means your rules. Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post James Lythall Posted 17 hours ago Author Popular Post Share Posted 17 hours ago Oh my goodness. I was not expecting so many replies so fast. I really appreciate all the help I can get. I am also new to this website so please bear with me. Years ago, before I was born, my dad reached out to the Mack Museum in Pennsylvania. We were able to get copies of a overhaul manual, and a bunch of other manuals. We have had the truck for about 22ish years. Had the truck longer than I have been alive haha. We did have it running before my dad started to restore it. I do want to keep the truck as original as I can, but if I need to change something out, I am willing to do that. So the story with the oil pump is something like this. My dad took out the engine so we could get the chassis restored. While he was lowering the engine onto a wood pallet, the engine tipped over and crushed the pump. That is as the story goes. Here are some of the finer details: Our Mack has a Continental L head engine. Inline 6 (gasoline), It was a 330 C.I (whatever that means), Up draft carb, Type 45s, I was told by a friend that ours is probably a smaller model of fire truck. I will add some photos so hopefully that will help a little! If there is any info you would like, please let me know, then I will try to get the answer for you! 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago That looks a very interesting project.There were very few Macks with gas engines over here in Ireland so I know very little about them.The lads on this site will I'm sure know more...good luck with it and do keep us up to date on how the project is going.I for one would be very interested. Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s. Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Thanks for the pictures James. Finding an oil pump for the 330 Continental engine should not be a problem. That engine was not only used in a lot of trucks, but it had dozens of industrial and agricultural applications. They are very good engines, too. There is a place that might even have a new old stock oil pump, Home Page - Montes Equipment Here in the northeast there are still a fair amount of old Brockways with that engine to be found as well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckcrazy Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago That is the smaller E model chassis. The serial number tells you it was the 301st made of that model. Steve is right about finding an oil pump. They should be out there. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Steve, Is that the outfit up by Chicago??? Wasn't there also a place in Utica NY which overhauled Continentals??? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Well, you got something there that caught a lot of our attention. Most of us are interested in that old fire equipment and that’s exactly what I thought you were going to say about the oil pump. I bet you had fell off an engine crane I don’t know anything about those engines, but that’s what I hear. Everybody speak very highly of them. Looks like you got enough there to keep your hands full. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74723-1947-ex-firetruck-restoration/#findComment-561935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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