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  1. mrsmackpaul
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    And what a fleet, yes it is neat as pin and not over done as a lot of trucks appear to be these days Looks great to me Paul
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    Dunno if they are or arent available What makes you think its worn out ? I had my turbine apart recently and there really didnt appear to be anything to bugger up on the valve It is spring loaded and I had just cleaned around it etc as best I could Even if they arent available I think just a normal check valve from a plumbers would work in the short bit of hose Paul
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    Well Im sure I'll be told Im wrong but I reckon it wasnt to fit the motor in but rather to distinguish it from a six cylinder and to let more heat out The turbo would of been extremely close to fire wall Paul
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    Mack trucks were a very clever design, the bodies were built in such a way that even right up to the late 90's (last of the R models) fit and fitment of panels was well camouflaged so nothing really had to line up that well to give a good appearance Looks good to me Paul
  5. mrsmackpaul
    Only down side with that style hitch is it allows the tractor and trailer to put you in sticky situations before you know whats happened It puts a lot of weight a long way back, ideal for just poking around the yard but very unpredictable at speed Good luck and enjoy Paul
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    A fuel cell in a wooden box ? is different but if it works thats all that matters
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    Gotta love that reply wiserfrombud, all we ever read about are how crappy new trucks are, I dont have one as I dont have the use, however if it was my job, day in, day out I wouldn't hesitate in buying a new Mack So Mr Wiser from Bud, do you know what Budlight actually means ? https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=246805740254746 Hope the link works, gave me a chuckle Paul
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    Last I recall he was building a hotted up wagon for the new bride and I seem to recall as HarryS has mentioned he was about to start moving We arent getting any younger and he may well just be flat out like a lizard drinking And as Hayseed has already mentioned, he was posting on a regular basis up until he stopped, we maybe just reading to much into this I hope all is well for him Paul
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    Im not disputing the weight at all as I have never even seen one of these motors and most likely never would, I just imagined it would of been heavier given the era it was made, Macks were obviously fairly advanced even back then Learning new things every day, thank you Paul
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    This is were I would start, but I have no idea at all on modern motors so I cant answer to any degree apart from what I would look for on older mechanical diesels Good luck and keep us updated on the issue Paul
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    My Federal had a back drop manifold, well still does but it was a HB Cummins so the heads are different as it isnt a cross flow Anyway great work your doing Paul
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    Im guessing this last one will keep the cab cooler but maybe need a heat shield for the starter motor, or maybe not. All quite impressive to me
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    I think its either 5.85 or 5.65 is lowest ratio for these Rockwell took over Timkens qxle division and continued to make these but as a 6 rod I have been told that the centers are interchangeable, I have two center's to replace the 10.22s in my Federal I'll find out when I try to change them if they are Paul
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    I guess a lot depends on what and wear you haul ? Paul
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    Looking at the second photo it looks like your chassis has been joined so I very much doubt thats original Paul
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    I think they fitted these to some western Macks, dunno about parts but I feel they arent that common and certainly not in Australia Paul
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    I believe that to be correct as well The whole show was a bit of a mess as a result Paul
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    Welcome to the forum Paul
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    Timken 8 rod 55,000 pound
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    Friegthliner certainly looks differnt than the before photo Car looks like Dame Edna wearing and her glasses, google it, you'll see whqt I mean All exciting now as things go back together Thanks for update Paul
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    I have ridden around in the 871 when they shifted gear for me 30 years ago The tipper was always zooming about have been up close and personal with it plenty of times I have seen photos of both of these on the internet so with some time and searching I could probably track them down Paul
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    A fella by the name of Trevor Ralls from Trafalgar Victoria Australia had a B61 tipper with a 671 and a B something with the aluminium cast radiator with a 871 on float work Both fitted with standard bonnets and both still had the quad box Paul
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    In line 671 fits in a B model, doubt a 6110 would as they are bigger again Paul
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    Well you've been on the forum long enough to see the shenanigans going on the forum the last 18 months to know what may well of happened Paul
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    From the album: Paul's Mrs Mack

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