609albert

I will check it out ,seems like no easy fix

Yes power steering was added during restore and still has excess play

ok John, I'll look into what you describe

their are no U joints in this type

I have a 54 LS85 Mack pumper that has what seems like too much steering play ,new tie rod ends did not help ,now thinking worn gears in the steering box, any help ,ideas, etc.

I have a 1954 LS85 Mack pumper it has as long as I have owned it what seem like too much play in the steering ,put new tie rod ends but it didn't seem to help ,leaning now toward worn steering gear box, any Ideas on a fix?

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the ad is free if you are a member of SPAAMFAA . Also I would sent out an Email or letter to all the chapters in the SPAAMFAA group with a photo , most of the chapters do a newsletter or could list it on their local website, just a thought

looks like it last had a diesel engine in it. good luck on the search ,maybe a inquire on Spaamfa site or list an ad in engine engine (members throughout the usa

Is E 12 a Pierce?   we had a Roto Ray like that also <$2000 option and now the powers to be removed it and replaced the grill

I seem to agree with j hancock...... go through ,may be easier to make a square hole instead of round

my LS85 has a small reservoir (about 1/2 qt) under  the seat with a line tapped into the cap on top of the master.( wish it had air brakes)

I bet all that road the Mack are now wear a hearing aid

try Matt Pfahl in CT, 203-266-6455   

also try to contact Don Holden also in CT. he owns a fleet of C models  (his phone is listed in the spaamfa member list ,good luck

did you ever think of putting a electronic ignition in to replace the points in both distributors ? I used  Petronics in both of mine just might have to upgrade the coils

soak in PB Blaster for a few days  then try heating...... good luck

that is sad

ok Carl  i'll take your advise

anyone have any info on converting the old 'sock' oil filter in a canister to a better type filter ,seems like not much of the oil is really filtered, I thought at one time someone had info on this site ,instructions ,photos,etc.

I'm pretty sure that Matt Phalfs in Ct .restored the Mack

Their is a truck that looks very close to what you are looking for ,it is in HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS (August 2019) page 210 and it for sale

   listed as a 1951 LF ,ex fire truck ,has a Hall-Scott gas engine, flat bed . 209-608-2007  in Calif. red body black fenders

SM Fire History ,  try his guy he has tons of 'L" Mack parts , located near Hershey ,Pa. ,PA and most states in the north east the F.D. where big buyers of Macks

  Cal Little ( Pine Hill Restorations)

 329 pine hill rd.

 Hummelstown,Pa.17036

 717-566-8973

It is a Federal 17-A  ,like your photo shows it mounts on a pipe, friend of mine just picked one up at the Spring Melt in Allentown Pa. 2weeks ago $125.  try the Sirenman .com ( in Ar.)

the new ones spin too fast,guess you could put on a voltage reducer to slow down.

anyone have any leads on a Roto Ray with red bulbs ,the old type that turns slowly

what are those reddish in line sleeves on the brake line tubing? very clean looking up grade