dendrill Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 My 1965 B61 goes about 700 miles per year hauling my drill rig. It's only got around 20K on it. I was wondering if there are maintenance issues i'm unaware of. It's really a trouble-free truck wanna keep it that way. Got a 673 na, triplex, tandem, took the air assist steer cyl off and plugged air line(leak) only heavy truck I've ever owned. Any recommendations? Oh gotta couple pics now too-great site and guys here i check every day-thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/937-reliable-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I put a few thousand on mine every year. I change the oil and filters every spring, do a grease job and make sure everything looks good.I've put over 10K miles on it so far and not any major breakdown issues yet. A few simple snafu's, but always made it to my destination which could be 50 to 600 miles away.Note to self: When parking on an side incline, ALWAYS shut the fuel balance tube valve OFF so fuel does not drain to passenger tank and thus leaving NONE to run on LOL!!! Live and learn....it takes near 1/2 hour for fuel to slowlyyyyyy drain back over to drivers tank where pickup is located. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/937-reliable-truck/#findComment-4792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrill Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Say freightrain sounds like something that would happen to me in hilly e ohio-that where you live? I'm in carroll county 35 mi se of canton. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/937-reliable-truck/#findComment-4824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyCharger Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 ..... took the air assist steer cyl off and plugged air line(leak) .....Don't suppose you want to part with that air assist steering?Rod. Quote Proud owner of;1961 Mack B61 prime mover.1981 International ACCO 1810C DualCab Fire Truck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/937-reliable-truck/#findComment-4826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrill Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 I'd better keep it and fix it eventually-I get in alot of tight situations-going down the road manuel's ok-let ya know if I change my mind-thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/937-reliable-truck/#findComment-4833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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