Full Floater

I let the local heavy truck jobber source the clutch for me....sure hope they gave me the right one.

I can put the truck in lo gear and start it but it's not currently in a position to move more then a few feet. And I have the service brake system all apart for new relay valves and such. It did actually jump into gear when I was trying it and had to pull the shut down to get it to stop as I had no clutch disengagement to take the load of the trans to get it out of gear. Didn't have room to throttle it and release, to brake the torque. I have had someone work the clutch as I watched, the throw out bearing pulls the clutch "rod" back and the bearing moves up against the clutch brake. Also used a board for adjusting purposes to hold the pedal down when nobody was around. One thing I cannot do, or I haven't yet, was to measure .010" gap at the clutch brake with the pedal at the floor as I can't get in there with the Mack style release fork in the way. Will have to custom bend a feeler gauge or something. But it's probably close enough that I should get at least marginal disengagement Yes the clutch plates went in right. Triple checked that when installing. The release fork is on the right side of the throw out bearing hahaha. I can see how THAT problem could potentially occur

3 months later, getting back to it, the clutch is adjusted with 1/2'' +/- between the throw out bearing and the new clutch brake, pedal free travel about 2'' I cannot get the clutch to disengage even if I adjust +/- on the kwik adjust and/or linkage. I've tried adjusting it both ways and adjusting the linkage several times, to no avail. Everything is adjusted to spec again before I move on. The trans just grinds as I try to put it into gear and will not mesh. The clutch discs went in the correct way, line up tool used to align it and new pilot bearing. The clutch brake is new Could it be that the clutch plates are stuck to the re-surfaced flywheel from sitting a few months? Can I rap on the back of the clutch through the inspection hole to attempt to free it up? If so, should I do that with the pedal depressed?

A reply that exceeded all expectations, again! THANKS

I am in the process of converting a tandem R600 into a single axle for a re-purpose of the truck. The overall length of the driveshaft has extended by a little over 2ft. I had the driveshaft professionally lengthened and balanced. All new u-joints and steady bearing. The location of the steady bearing is further back and I am moving a crossmember to accommodate the bracket. AND I have to use or make another steady bearing bracket as I didn't get the bracket back with the driveshaft and the driveline shop is 5hrs drive away. Can someone school me on driveshaft angles a bit? It's my understanding that the angle of all the joints should be 3 degrees or less.... what else am I missing here?

You're pyro probe is in the downpipe after the turbo and not in the manifold, correct? Ya don't hold it at those temps for too long.

Ah good to know!

I just bought another parts truck, with a 6 speed and a side mount with a driveshaft pump. Never actually seen a side mount on a 6 speed. Haven't got the number off of it, just something I noticed

Thanks. Curious as to what is better about the rear mount? Is it a stronger or more reliable location to mount the PTO, rather then the side?

Thanks. So all the delivery ports are the same, and all the supply ports are the same, correct? Just a matter of where the line and fitting fits best?

Exactly. Prime example of cutbacks. Made in China for sure

I think figuring out which port is supposed to deliver air to the foot valve, would get me going as I would then be able to see which port exhausts air when the pedal is depressed for the front service brakes, as for the rear maxi's, I suppose there would also be air at that port for the foot valve to "release" to apply service brake to the rear

Definitely. I avoid plastic/nylon lines when I can and try to stick with fabric braided lines and JIC style fittings.

It actually doesn't, but I got a diagram on the www. Such as this one http://www.newtruckspring.com/wholesale/bendix-277863x-e-3-brake-valve/

Picked up a 76 600 western that runs and drives but the owner died a few years back, however; the foot valve is out of it, with a new Bendix E3 sitting on the floor to replace it with. Im wanting to install it on the spot so I can drive the truck home. I've always just placed the old lines on to the new foot valve as they came off the old valve, not really know which port is supposed to do what. Can't do that with this one as the old valve is gone. -Does the supply air for both front and rear service brakes come from the "delivery" or "supply" ports on the foot valve? -Also, which port is supposed to supply air to the foot valve itself? This should steer me in right enough direction to get me going without too much crossing lines.

Not a smaller ID seal needed when running a speedi sleeve?

I have yet to speak with a drivetrain shop to see what they might know of, as to what's out there or what can be made.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing the video and your findings. Can't wait to watch it.

I notice this on all my Mack E6's. The gov springs in general seem to be a weak link on these and can be very touchy. I bet the slight load, or lack there of it when the compressor is off, throw the gov springs off slightly. I wouldn't worry about it much, although it can be a bit annoying. But hey, it's way better then a new truck with a check engine light

Stemco 2 piece vs Voyager. The voyager went in nice and smooth and seemed to fit well. Running Lucas Hub oil. Will see how it lasts.

Yes, I'll take some pics. The Stemco number is 320-2137, crosses to a Voyager 383-0164. I did manage to find some early seals at Finditparts online and ordered them for on the shelf for later. But the Voyagers are the only thing I can get here locally at any of the jobbers

I wish I had an Allied Bearing Co, near me. ....or anything good for that matter.

Yes I did mean the steer axle. 1975 R with 18.000lbs front. I will have a close look for that dowel pin hole, thanks! I just pulled the old wear ring off to get measurements and such to confirm the right new seal, will get back at it later today

I have been struggling to find Stemco 2 piece seals lately. Found a set for the rear axle on the s/a R that im putting together, but nothing for the front. So Voyager it is. We'll see how it goes. I don't know what's best these days but Im only familiar with the Stemco's on the old iron that I have. If Voyagers last, well I guess that may be the ticket. I assume they are easier and quicker to install, and they seem to be available

Not trying to hyjack this post, but my personal beef with them is the extra space they take on an application that's space limited. And the added moving part (driveshaft), which is kind of a moot point, but it's always nice to eliminate extra moving parts when possible