609albert
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Hi, I installed a hydraulic cylinder for power steering on my 54 LS 85 in 2009 , had to install a pump on the right side of engine at rear, I was told that air operated units are jerky so I didn't go that route
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Update on the B Model Restoration
609albert replied to Derrico's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Hi,looks like you replaced the split rims with Daytons , I replaced all mine on my 54 LS 85 for safety and also with radials -
Update on the B Model Restoration
609albert replied to Derrico's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Hi,Just a suggestion ,bumper might look better if the ends had a slight bend and if the ends where caped -
Kiwi Mack RB688RST Rebuild
609albert replied to Mackman686's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Just wondering what are the screens on the windshield purpose ? -
post a photo , their are after market filters that provide better protection than that mesh type
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NAPA had them for my Mack 10 years ago , tip go to the oldest counter guy. Also you may want to change over to Petronics ,no points needed ,Petronics is electronic ,have to order if you have positive ground battery connections
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Finally fixed and G from Iowa was correct it was the Alternator that was bad and not large enough to for the load ,the new Alternator is 105 amp ,rectifitor and voltage regulator removed . the new alternator had it added on to the back end. had to have a machine shop machine a double pulley to match belts.
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B model fire truck. With hallscott. Engine
609albert replied to mackdump600@yahoo.com's topic in Fire Apparatus
the L & B model Macks with the Hall Scott engines where 11'' longer in the front section than 707 c i Macks -
Distributor shaft oil lube
609albert replied to 609albert's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I will get a small piece of felt to put in the cup and just add motor oil -
50's Mack 707 distributor shaft has a spring cover cap on side at bottom shaft their a inter opening (not a grease fitting) the question is what type of oil to use to lube, their is no mention in the service manuals that I have, thanks in advance
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ok ,we know that the pulley alinement is most important , thank you for you wealth of tech advise
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the generator,rectifier ,and voltage regulator all look like the pictures
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the generarator has 3 studs on top that are wired to rectifier , and the Mack is positive ground
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Yes ,It has a Generator, rectifier and voltage regulator mounted on inside of firewall (in cab)
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yes batteries are new , it has the large disconnect switch and rectifier
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