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Hi, On the way home from work i stopped in a local tire shop. Asked about 9.00-20......he didnt have any, but he did have some new 10.00-20, That he said would fit the same rims. Although i would like to stay with the same size i have....The price...150. ........a piece...for new tube...flap and to take the old tires off and to re-installed the new ones, didnt seem to bad to me. Like fxfymn mentioned it makes sense that it would effect the steering.......Not being a tire guy it seems strange that different width tires fit the same rim. Wondering if anyone runs this size on their truck? Also currently i have pretty aggresive treads on the rear tires......should I stay with that style for traction or change over to a more "All Purpose" Tread........Thanks

Looking for a nice set of 9.00x20 tires for a Mack fire truck.......New England area.....Thanks

Thanks Mike.....How big was the horse that this shoe came from??????

Thanks Mike.....I run the lead additive in my old john deere......never had any issues.....But who knows....

Thanks Al, Do you have a parts # or any info to get me looking in the right direction? Was there a big difference after you installed them? Also what was the cost? Thanks

Thanks.....it would be nice to meet some of the guys from this site .....and check out there trucks! Maybe get some ideas on what to do to the truck i have. But its about a six hour drive...but I would like to go.....are there any events in the New England area that you guys attend?. Thanks again.

Hi Guys.....whats this show all about ? Who's bringing their trucks......would be nice to check them out.... Thanks

......The brakes seemed good, stopped very well. I Did add some marine stabilizer and lead substitute when i put fuel in the tank. All i need now is a couple tires and a good tune up.....and hopefully she'll run even better. Thanks

Well, finally got a couple of hours the other day to change the oil.......and drain the gas tank....and check all of the fluids.....Funny, one of the guys I bought the truck from said it was almost out of gas, so I put in five gallons when ray delivered the truck.......had to pump out almost 30 gallons! Changed the fuel filter which is an inline now and did a couple other small things. Today took her out for a test drive....about 10 miles. VERY NICE!!!! And even more fun! Even with a exhaust leak.....and a couple crappy tires....i was impressed.....of coarse my shifting was a little less impressive to say the least....but i guess that will come with time....and a little more grinding......Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that put their two cents in.....it's appreciated!!!!!

Hi, Carl.....the build sheet I have for the engine reads " oil filter cartridge".......under that it says "236GB" in small print.....then a space....and in bigger print..."28B" it is very hard to make out so some of the letters may be wrong.....There are also two boxes to the left of this box that cannot be read......F.W.D,I will also ask the guys at Napa when I bring the filter back...I did question them when I bought the first one and they kinda just looked at me funny when I said "sock filter".....but maybe the measurements will help. Also I was talking to a friend of mine and he said growing up his dad use to make his own filters....he mentioned very specific materials....long-johns....panty hose...e.t.c.....anyone ever try this??? Thanks for all the reply's

Hi, I posted a question in the engine section about the correct oil filter for a Ls85 (707b)....Got some good advice on where to look for a replacement filter...Which is appreciated.....Napa 1503....picked one up the other day and when i removed the old filter i realized that i must have a different filter housing than originally thought .....i Probably could get away without using one....like i was told...but it certainly wouldnt hurt to have one in there......When i changed the oil i just let the old one drain as much as possible and put it back in there......Heres some pictures to see what you guys think? The old filter measured 9-1/2" X 5-7/8".........Thanks

Hi, Went to Napa and got a 1503 filter the other day......finally got around to changing the oil today. It seems i must have a different style oil filter housing. The old filter measured 9 -1/2 x 5-7/8......i'll try to post some pictures of it......Thanks

Thanks for the help......so 9.00 x 20 (bias) tires......If anyone has a nice used set let me know.

Hi, going to start looking around for some good used tires for the 1953 LS 85 I recently bought.....wondering what would have been on this truck originally......and what guys are running now.....tire size is 9.00x20............Thanks

Great trucks! Looks in really nice shape....

Thanks for the help! I had read that in a different post but wasn't sure if you were talking about the engine I have.....

VERY WELL SAID !!!!! It takes a special person to go in a building like they did, when everyone is trying to just get out....absolutely incredible!!!!NEVER FORGET.....I know I won't

Looking to change the oil in a 1953 LS85. The engine is a ENF707B. The question I have is about the Filter......It has a sock type filter now....The build sheet is hard to read but I think it says....236gb in small letters then 28B in larger print....I've read a bunch of posts here, but just want to make sure I get the right replacement if possible. Any cross reference Numbers or a place to buy one would be great.......THANKS

Just checked again..... Worcester craigslist.... Type in Mack ...... And you'll find it

Yes it was .....

Thanks.....i'll try to call olsens tomorrow.....did you get your truck back yet?

I think the truck read Hickory Township on the door.............Hermitage??? Might have been the town.....it was on the Spaamfaa website,not sure if its still there. The bid ended a while ago I think.......

Saw this tonight on Ma. craigslist.......asking 3500

Hey FWD, Ive been meaning to ask you.....there was a 1958 Fwd truck up for sealed bid in PA. Do you know what it sold for or what condition it was in? I Thought about putting a bid in but it was just to far....chief was really nice sent me a bunch of pictures and info.Looked good in the pictures...Thanks

I recently bought a fire truck from a beer distributor in N.J. They had a truck just like yours......they said they paid quite a bit for it.....but who knows what they mean by quite a bit......I will say this.....your truck is in far better shape than theirs.....im not sure they could have fit another bucket under it !! Yours is a beauty......i'll one up yarnall and go 2600.........What would that get me?...the tires?