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another example of :: it's good to be old and over the hill! back in the day it was about being the richest .. when Rockefeller was asked :how much is enough? his reply was "just a little bit more" sadly today it's about world power! theme behind many James bond movies (he was a super spy for you youngsters) was focused on world power. we are seeing it now. doesn't matter who you blame ; the children will be paying the price.
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don't think Your alone in that area. I just came from a meeting with my youngest ; we discussed the plans ($$$$$) for her marriage #2 to a not so bright man. marriage #1 failed leaving her with 3 children . she's 36yr old ??
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another possibility with present situation would be to leave top 3/4 pipe cap loose (or loosen when installed)till engine running to bleed any possible trapped air. kinda late now to change over to WP housing Not having tip turbine fan plumbing . updated housing did away with the 1/4 vent line.
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compared to last few weeks , CT weather like a summer day today. spent day working outside on John Deere 5200. nice compact tractor. fixed hyd leak other misc.
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2 points !!ole man scored again 🤣.BMT keeps brain cells for us old people active . Thanks B M T . of course being this old have seen many changes /advancements in mechanical field. difficulty is remembering them.if I only figured picture down loads, found the picture of engine with water cooled intercooler showing the 3/4 piping.
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now tell the truth :: he's there to make sure you do it right !! in event you install a side car on bike and he's riding in it : he doesn't want a break down LOL
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guess the ole man hasn't totally forgot . great idea to use a hole saw to weaken brass washers
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Connecticut Construction Trucks
mechohaulic replied to BKrois's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
to spend $$$millions on those fancy 4 -5 axle wreckers and have them sit not profitable. they make the big bucks on calls ; when they are on one. take a set up like above having a 5th wheel ; unit not towing can be useful under trailers. fleets started using tractors with 5th wheel mounted wrecker set ups yrs ago. now they seem to be more elaborate -
me also BUT almost 75 with a "power plant" not functioning 100 % ; I have learned to adjust my diet. of course it depends on the weather !!(back on track ).. might have to move this to "what's cha cookin " to be on topic.
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Connecticut Construction Trucks
mechohaulic replied to BKrois's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Passed Your RD west bound 84 yesterday . lookin good , -
sorry ;;my fault,🙃
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bmt crew stands for Big Mack Truck members, as you will find out with your Mack build this forum is like a pit crew which work as a team . not doubting the model as B61 , the concave cab associated with B67 , a design made to accommodate longer trailers still maintain tight turning radius
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a simpler version; if you check the engine picture from wayne86 and his '55 B, the water pump has a 1/4copper line off the housing pic 1 then pic2 shows the other end of line going to the thermo housing. this 1/4 line was known as the cavitation line; top housing would hold air. modern technology this line no longer needed. water pump draws from lower radiator through engine back to thermo housing and top radiator. heater copper pipe on lower radiator(suction side) pulls coolant from heater core while other copper goes to heater .
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isn't the pipe coming off the housing a 3/4 dia ?? while heater hose pipe nipple a 5/8 ? I found a picture of a tip turbine Mack on line(can't figure this posting yet) it has a 3/4 +- hose going to water pump housing ; fans blocks clear picture. one version of tip turbine engines had water coolant used to lower air temp another went to air then to front mounted intercooler in front of radiator. point is : my guess is pipe on WP housing was for a tip turbine engine. this would also put pipe on right side of pump.
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Need help
mechohaulic replied to hicrop10's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
totally different world in today's "mechanics" thinking. saw that when at coke , couple of flunkies did nothing/knew nothing. then there's the management with Ideas of::: let equipment stay out of service so I can increase my yearly budget for purchasing new junk ; have seen that attitude also. -
rear shutoff valves are installed since the b's didn't have best air conditioners back in the day. without the shut offs. coolant would still circulate in cab. is it possible reason for two different fittings in front were due to one had brass pipe return other rubber hose ??
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defiantly good to have extra parts, either for trading material or might need for the next B model you get, can't have just one !🤣. hopefully the BMT crew won't be kept in suspense waiting for verification of vin / model. it's for sure a B; the concave back usually is a B67. door plate will tell if it's there. or frame rail. picture looks to have fuel tank missing cap. start up may require bit of system cleaning.
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it was the 2008 premiere showing of movie :: grand Torino; on youtube ; good to know there are those still today that are caring humans !!
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concave back cab (B67??) ; large air tank?? _===air starter ??? ) have vin tag on door ?? or chassis rail for varication?
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another example of "a diamond in the ruff" LOL it's a part ;even if a small part of history. twin stick :: guess it would be a duplex (10 speed ).
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possibly going a little off topic (Yukon Jack's fault) found a video today of Clint Eastwood's movie premiere showing of his new film :: ??? and encounter with a Veteran. find it/listen to it .unlike those politicians who pat themselves on the back; there are those;; Mr. Eastwood and others that help those with out recognition!! find it ;; no way you will have a dry eye, heck with the politicians !!THANK YOU to all that have and are servicing to keep us free!!!
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mechohaulic replied to hicrop10's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
at some point many of these threads really so a person's age!!! these were parts WE changed and never thought twice about. now I read stories regarding """these aren't available any more "!! . another change seems to be ===we repaired these units ; not just replaced. -
women's hockey only few sports I watch. far as Olympics ; only interest was women's curling competition ! . may be boring to some. yet how can corruption interfere?? like building an engine !!! either it's right or You F= - --Ked up. the determination on the eyes of the teams, send a "puck" in right position AT right speed same as install a piston correctly??
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time allows, send some pictures of unit interior with vin numbers off door plate . '55 B ;; days of working trucks for sure.!!
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seems it is as you say :: lines cut for scrap copper. apparently who ever had enough "brains" NOT to cut coolant copper lines for profit!! cut the low air / along with every other copper line,.keep the faith YOU can rebuild a part of history.
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