BOBWhite Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago (edited) I've been apart of your group for way too long now without a Mack truck, that is until today. I got a 1972 RS700L with a 283 Tipturbine, twin stick 5+2, and a grain box on the back. The owner extended the frame and swapped out the original V8 due to leaking liners and no parts (the door tags are gone so I have no way to confirm this for sure). The 283 engine runs very strong with no blow by and plenty of power! couldn't be happier! Never driven a twin stick so I'm still getting used to that, I just left it in direct the whole drive home but I'd imagine with 750 bushels on the back I'll need em. She drives like a dream! No squeaks or rattles, just smooth even unloaded. I've got lots of questions though! Much more to come! Edited 10 hours ago by BOBWhite 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted 10 hours ago Author Share Posted 10 hours ago (edited) My first question is tell me about these air cleaners, I've never been around them. Can you get new ones? I don't really want to put a canister on it I think it looks cool the way it is Edited 10 hours ago by BOBWhite Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago If I am not mistaken, that is a Farr aircleaner. open and count the tubes across and down and get that size element. They were more of a "construction" equipment air filter and often were tied with an "aspirator" on the exhaust to "knock" the bigger dust particle off and blow them out with the exhaust flow. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Filter should look like this on the inside, It appears the Farr of old has been acquired by someone else and is no longer made. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Awesome truck! Hope you can find air filters and keep it original. A lots of Autocars around here used to use those Farr air cleaners. So are you going to be working it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 8 minutes ago, Bullheaded said: Awesome truck! Hope you can find air filters and keep it original. A lots of Autocars around here used to use those Farr air cleaners. So are you going to be working it? In case I wasn't clear, I wasn't saying elements were not made anymore, just the filter housing. Elements should be available from any filter mfg. Baldwin, A/C etc 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago My '70 MB had a Farr on it. l believe we got the replacement element from NAPA. .....Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 8 minutes ago, Geoff Weeks said: In case I wasn't clear, I wasn't saying elements were not made anymore, just the filter housing. Elements should be available from any filter mfg. Baldwin, A/C etc That's good to hear. Kind of amazing actually in this day and age. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted 49 minutes ago Share Posted 49 minutes ago Brockway also used a lot of Farr air cleaners.. They do not have a website anymore, BUT are active on Farcebook!!! Check with them on element availability.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75434-back-in-the-mack-pack/#findComment-574035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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