stephenellis

Yup ! it was under the bunk. beside the alarm bell. No idea how it got there. May use it for....... god knows.

Just a few of the things iv'e found in my LF

1. mummified rat

2. rabbit skeleton

3. Pyrene fire extinguisher

4. about 20 yards of chain that could have been used on the titanic anchor

5. An elevator sliding door

6. ....... we have only scratched the surface.

Are they letting you out the country? Hope you are taking another suit case to fill with parts !

it was only 3 miles so wasn't too bad. apart from the passengers door falling off and almost going through my girlfriends windshield. got the motor turning over today. Happy days.

Great news ! The engine turns without much force. took the starter out and tested it... working ok. Going to try and turn it over with the starter tomorrow. I love Mack trucks.

welcome Andres, I am new here also. The guys are very helpful and friendly. Vlad, your English is perfect, don't put yourself down. So is yours Andres. Please post some pictures of your truck. would love to see it.

Stephen

thank you guys for all your help. I had a quick look last night and the crank pulley moved a little when I turned the prop shaft. I will have a good go at it today and see how much I can turn it. Any other hints and tips would be appreciated.

thanks guys. hopefully getting her home today so the fun can begin. photos to follow.

Yeh, dragging it backwards seams like a very bad idea. The home brew and patience is the way forward. do you think the injectors will come out without a fight?

I can't find a supplier in the UK? Don't fancy paying the postage. looks like there are no tried and tested methods. guess I will just have to try and learn. The overwhelming theme seems to be patience. One guy said I could try towing it in reverse with a tractor and dumping the clutch. think that could be the way to destroy my engine and box.

Looks like good stuff. We use WD-40 here and its pretty good stuff. Not sure about it's magical properties on un seizing engines. I am in short supply of patience but think I may need to learn how to take my time on this project. Cant wait to hear her fire up tho. 11 liter diesel should sound sweet.

pb blaster? is that a trade name? Think I might go for the diesel and oil and thinners and patience. The first three I have lots of but the last not so much.

bug spray and smoke screen? god bless diesels. I've got plenty thinners and a big tub of old engine oil. are there any other problems with macks that have been sitting for years? brakes are free and prop turns.

Had the same problem with my apprentice. He bent and broke about 2 wrenches and god knows how many extention bars. I saw him bringing up the burning gear and thought he was only taking the wheels off, came out the office and pointed out the "L" and "R" marked on the studs. If your not sure ask, don't just keep banging your head against a brick wall.

I like the way you think ! you are giving me ideas. Maybe I should wait til they have a garden full of laundry. hopefully getting the truck home this week so I will know how bad the motor is. One more question? my dad says that the truck was painted with lead based paint? is he talking bull?

got it. seen a diesel running on it's own oil before and it was a scary sight. I am the eternal optimist and hope that the engine will turn with a little tlc. just hope that the neighbours are ready for the noise and smoke.

I see. quite keen to build mine back to the way it was when the Cia got it.

explain please

thanks guys. not sure if it is seized or not but all the advice is much appreciated. hope not to find mice but here in Scotland there is likely to be an infestation of haggis. My hopes are high for the motor as all the hubs were free after years of lying still.

can anyone please tell me the best way to get my engine turning. are there any tips or products I could use as my truck has been lying unused since the 80's and I fear it may be seized.

Thanks

I love the stacks ! my lf has an underslung exit exhaust. could I fit stacks?

Cheers. I am in the process of bringing a LFSW home but is that the same as a NR? Mine is a 1949 vintage.

Hi, I am new to Mack trucks and have fallen in love with them. Thanks to the guys for so much info.... now I need some more.

What is the difference between the LF and it's army brother the NR? Do all the models have an army equivalent ? Just so I know when I am looking for parts or info.

Thanks

Stephen.

just a quick update on my progress. The front tires are holding air and I have only one more wheel to free off and a little bit of a tree stump to remove and I can bring her back home.

just to let you guys know that the truck is around 7.5 ton. the gross train weight is 6.1 ton. think I may chance my luck and pull her home. What's a few tons between friends?!?