Robert J. Walla

Restoring 1953 L Mack firetruck needing suppliers or rebuilders of all cables. Who are the best people ? Thanks in advance and a special thank you to the guys who helped with the Haudeville shock absorber info. Robert

Thank you for your help on this steering project. I have really good resources thanks to you> Robert

Restoring a 1953 Mack firetruck and disassembling the front end. I'm thinking this is a stabilizer as it attaches to the frame and wheel and hub assembly by way of an adjustable linkage. The name of the part would be appreciated. They are both very stiff. I removed the vent cap and fill plug to find the grease was somewhat solidified. I heated the component and later washed the component with an acetone and brake fluid mix. Globs of oil and grease came out. Apparently, this is still dirty inside as I am on my 3rd washing and moving the arm back and forth creates a sucking sound and still blowing crud out both holes. The arm is pressed on a finely splined shaft with a spanner nut underneath that won't budge with a shop made spanner wrench. Do I need to remove the special spanner nut and clean the inside and inspect the inner working parts or just keep soaking until the the steering component shows clear cleaning solution. What type of oil is needed to be refill the reservoir and how do I measure how much oil is adequate. Thank you for any info you may have. Robert J. Walla retired Little Rock FD 501 993 5653 text or call.

Thank you to all who responded . Robert

Restoring LS 1113 a 1953 Ex FDNY firetruck that served Times Square and the Bronx during the "War Years". I have an opening at the aux. drive. Does anyone have any info on who , what and where? I heard there was a post on the subject back in 2016. Thanks Robert J. Walla retired Little Rock FD.

I have a Mack 707 Gas 6 cylinder I am putting the finishing touches on. Complete overhaul with sleeves. 5 inch dia pistons. It's a hoss! The FDNY speced 23 of these in 1953 and mated them to a 1000 GPM Hale pump to pump into the high rise buildings of Manhattan. LS 1113 is single ignition, I'm figuring the gas will cost as much as the overhaul.

The elder Dorgan and his son are complete opposites on the integrity spectrum. The son ruined his dads business. Do not trust the son under any circumstances.

Complete overhaul of 1953 707 . I'm looking for the front and rear seals , part #'s AZ446 GC25 and J 88AX219. Thanks for your assistance. Robert