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  1. 10 hours ago, Phase 1 said:

    Check the starter before you buy one. If the series/parallel switch is gone it may have already been changed to 12V start.

     

     

    I've given this some thought also.  
    Given the previous Antique Tractor Salvage Yard owners I'd say there's a good possibility there have been things disturbingly rigged up and/or removed and sold.  
    I'll get it sorted.

    Appreciate all the input.  Certainly helps me put ideas together.

  2. 42 minutes ago, j hancock said:

    For test purposes, if the original starter is there, do some redneck wiring with some good heavy jumper cables making your two 12 volts into a temporary 24 volt and see if it turns.  Be careful! 

     

    Good idea.  Come think think of it, I bet I could rig a single 12V battery to supply running power.  Then take the two 12V deep cycle batteries, connect in series and give that a shot at the starter.  Thanks, you got my wheels turning.

     

     

    2 hours ago, fxfymn said:

    That is a 12 volt system already. The original system used a series/parallel switch to supply 24 volts to the starter, while all of the accessories used 12 volts. It is a positive ground.

    Thank you for the response.  For the life of me I don't know why I typed that saying 6V.  I knew it was 12V with 24V supplied to the starter via the series parallel switch.
    I work with a lot of old farm tractors that still run 6V positive ground systems.  Gotta remember to keep all these things separated in my head ;)

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  3. Thanks Jim.  I'm just trying to put together ideas on how to start the truck.  Make sure it runs and moves before dumping a bunch of cash into it.  First research on a 12V starter is looking like give or take $300.

    As reading in another thread it was suggested priming the fuel system and pull starting in 3rd gear.  I have two fully charged 12V deep cycle batteries.  Maybe wire them up and give it a pull, see if she fires.  

    Questions on converting 6V to 12V:  

    Is this not a positive ground system?  

    Aside from changing the starter won't I need to do something with the generator and regulator?  

    Is changing the polarity of the Ammeter the only gauge I need to worry about?

  4. What's everyone using for batteries in their B models?
    Four 6v batteries or has someone come up with a better, more economical alternative?
    Preference is to keep it a 6 volt system.  
    My truck doesn't have anything in either of the battery trays.  And the existing cables, what's left of them, are in terribly rough shape.
    I'm assuming it was, and still is, a 6 volt positive ground system.



    *I have been doing some diagram studying from what forum members have posted.  Thank you for sharing the info.  It's helping me learn.

  5. Happy Tuesday my new found Mack friends!  1sm218coffee2_zps6d0467cf.gif

    Sounds petty but one of the first things I want to do is replace the hood ornament.  Well that and cab horns.  Looks like someone stole the one on Nellie (had to give her a name) and broke it off in the process.  The dog was taken from the right side of the hood also.  

    You know, I get why people take these things.  Don't agree with it and I HATE THIEVES!  But why continue trying to take something when it won't give, only to break it? 

    Zero_zps9vjcbhhs.jpg

  6. 24 minutes ago, mowerman said:

    I love coke don't drink it much cause of age calories.and teeth issues lol...bob

     

    22 minutes ago, mowerman said:

    And yes merry Christmas 🙌🙌🙌

     

    The coke thing... there are a few reason I had to quit... 

    After my first middle-east deployment I started popping out kidney stones.  Soda/Coke/Pop didn't help the situation.  

    Didn't like feeling like my teeth were rotting away.

    Didn't like the extra pounds it was causing in the mid section.

    A few times a year I run marathons.  When training, coke is your enemy.

    And yes... Merry Christmas!

     

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  7. 1 hour ago, Vladislav said:

    Congrats on the steal deal !

    The truck looks nice and the idea with lights is neat indeed.

    Good luck on bringing Mack to better condition!

    BTW you can always relax for a bit during the work with a can of cold coke.

    Vlad

    :thumb:

    Stopped drinking soda about a year ago except when mixing a little coke with Jack Daniels.  It was doing some bad things to me.
    As for the coke machine, I'm thinking there are plenty of canned alcoholic beverages that can be kept cold in there B)

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  8. I hear ya.  Got a 30x40 workshop that's filled with projects and play toys.  Definitely outgrown it.  Sometime next year it will double in size.  Needing to build a paint booth.  Two welders here now.  I learned on a Lincoln arc welder decades ago.  Been using a Millermatic 200 since the mid 90's.  Built lots of projects with it.  Really want a tig welder.  All in good time.

  9. 21 minutes ago, mowerman said:

    Wow lucky you...... Enjoy your 2 great bargains...bob

     

    Thanks Bob.  
    Actually, aside from the Mack and Coke machine two parts tractors were acquired.
    To top it off I also got a Lincoln arc welder (been wanting one for awhile) and a home made metal forge.  May give it a shot at making a knife or two.  Then try a sword.  I like to stay busy :rolleyes:

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  10. 10 hours ago, fxfymn said:

    In addition to all of the great help and information you will get from this site you need to send the chassis number to the Mack Museum along with a suitable donation. They will send you any and all information they have about your truck including who the first purchaser was as well as an owner's manual and other technical information about the truck.

    http://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org/

     

     

    1 hour ago, Mack58B42 said:

    If you'd like me to add your truck to the B-Model registry, where we try to keep track of the ones still around, feel free to send me your s/n and any info you're up for sharing about the truck, or you can check out the data form at http://www.mackb-modelregistry.com/   Mike

     

    Thanks Mike.  I'll get you the info.  I have the title and door plate info but didn't learn until today there's a s/n on the frame near the right front shock mount.  Want to get that also.  

    Looks like I'll probably submit the info to the historical museum also.  What do I have to lose, right?

  11. 12 minutes ago, Hobert62 said:

    My wife!

    Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.  Susan likes the truck as much as I do.  
    We live outside city limits on five acres.  The closest house which is a couple hundred feet to the side of us... let's just say they aren't very neighborly and we've had issues.  Long story for another time.  Breaks my heart the large rusty lighted display in the driveway that divides the two properties doesn't sit well with them like it does with us   ;)

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