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  1. mechohaulic
    what are you going to use for air horn(s) ? small set duals from factory or trumpets ;one or two ??
  2. mechohaulic
    on a Mack top mount rear the axle tubes are lower section filled by rear plug. by "over filling the rear filler port , saves some time of jacking up opposite side ; unless the wheel seal changed is on the short side of rear. then jacking up short side is done . on a tandem axle unit both axles would have to be off ground . jack up rear axle (if that's the one having seal replaced ) would still leave front axle power divider capable of engaging, all four off ground could be a safety issue, just sayin
  3. mechohaulic
    small round mirrors may be period correct, but in todays world ; all the assistance in driving is better. small set west coast still will be period correct (?). progress doing great. think it takes long time to install parts now ! enjoy the moment ; wait till the knees and other parts show you different. remember when that job was an hr then , why did it take 2 1/2 hrs now. LOL
  4. mechohaulic
    garage door springs may be too large of diam also too much spring flopping under hood when closed. I'd go with above idea of hood spring from another brand if have to. the extensions on ends make a big difference.
  5. mechohaulic
    before install.turn the hub/ wheel assy so as to have the deep "pocket" inside hub on bottom. this allows for the hub to hold more oil. also after wheel assy installed / axle in when filling rear with top off oil jack up the short side of housing , place finger over lower half of filler plug . basically you are over filling rear to account for oil running in to newly replaced wheel seal assy. sounds technical and unnecessary ; small steps to eliminate the two/ three times of checking level.
  6. mechohaulic
    I would say "you DO need two people "to close the hood without the spring assist. hard landing may crack fiberglass. prop the hood 3/4 open laying front on wide stand having a moving blanket (to prevent hood damage) before spring removal. one long spring in closed position libel to catch on engine components. shorter spring with end extensions clears a lot of obstacles
  7. mechohaulic
    recent one I didn't understand was the removal of post regarding the Mack R600 info. question asked was for vin/ model numbers on door. next thing post removed.??
  8. mechohaulic
    based on experience ; know all about the "load is winched past the balance point. ole Diamond T wrecker was hooked to a DM600SX roll off. let out the clutch of the 5 speed /2 speed rear = next thing myself and driver sitting in passenger seat of the wrecker were staring at the blue sky's. fortunately the Dm's front wheels touched down . not an easy let down == winch was either in or out =no feathering.
  9. mechohaulic
    do you plan on installing center wheel seal or going to use just the outer stemco converting the wheel to oil only for inner/outer bearings, ??
  10. mechohaulic
    the 2129 seal with ring may cross over to the stemco "all in one" seal. rubber stemco seal which spins within it self requiring no install tools,
  11. mechohaulic
    had a good size collection of old bearings after cutting cage ; removing rollers; the inner housing from different applications fit axle housing for a safer seal ring install. for new seal install without fancy tools , the old seal cleaned up (sometimes) a trip to wire wheel removed outer paint just enough to fit hub bore behind new seal . 3/4 dia rod with flat plate welded to it acted as part of seal installer when tapping against old seal.
  12. mechohaulic
    not ignorance showing at all , best to ask questions when in doubt. questions asked also benefit those with similar issues many times.
  13. mechohaulic
    thought something was "off track" with the bucket.😀
  14. mechohaulic
    front bucket looks so small in comparison to the machine. 992 that's not even the biggest.(994 cat). not to go off topic; But the 994 not the biggest loader out there, history channel while back had the segment on machines !!! guess like any job running it would be fun for a while then become just another job. Thanks for the pictures and keep them coming.
  15. mechohaulic
    bet you have some good words trying to reinstall that one spring. used to have large pair of spring pliers . another easier method ;personal opinion only is to install top shoe with anchor pin (no need at this time for snap rings). install spring on top shoe and bottom shoe =flip bottom shoe into place. saves finger tips when attempting spring install.
  16. mechohaulic
    anchor pins solid with snap ring/retainer cup/felt wiper in retainer ''one each side of anchor pin ?? shoes are full circle holes for anchors ,not half circle with two springs ?? shoe kit one large spring at cam end shoes have replaceable wear pads = flat plate with two pins ?? ZEP makes a tub/ shower cleaner = works wonders on grease. parts cleaners today are for saving the environment not cleaning parts. in the day you had to wear rubber gloves when washing parts =
  17. mechohaulic
    aren't they 3/8th brass bolts ?? Mack rears that age should be bolt on linings??
  18. mechohaulic
    what band ?? beach boys/rolling stones ? if you are asking of the wear ring seal band answer is no; it's should be part of seal kit. for a hobby truck; I would go with the stemco seal with in itself no tools required.
  19. mechohaulic
    I know ; that was in responce to JOJO asking how you found the number 2129
  20. mechohaulic
    not always ! if they are alum shoes (shouldn't be). worse part is cleaning /going over with straight edge to make certain shoe deck is flat. not recommended using air tools to tighten, blocks are thicker then normal still crack easy (so I've heard).! LOL yep been there done that.
  21. mechohaulic
    seal number still Visbal on old seal by picture.
  22. mechohaulic
    it's a '98 glider ; any idea what yr the rears are or where they came out of ?? also being '98 to be more specific :: the top side cover plug may also be a square (3/4 ?) plug the 1 1/4 style goes back a few > shouldn't be an internal seal . leak external from top carrier through housing used to be large skinny o-ring, think that was done away with having invention of silicone goop.
  23. mechohaulic
    when you state "leaking from top to bottom;" how did you determine.?? if you are checking top by removing 1 1/4 side cover plug finding it low then refilling ; then removing lower rear (square plug) finding it over full. the rear is over full. on a new rebuild the top is filled to plug. the oil will seek it's own level. oil from ring gear moves oil bottom to top. rear check plug is full system ok. external leak OR internal noise different subject.
  24. mechohaulic
    KW/ Pete used vendor engines exclusively since they didn't have their own engines. one difference in the Mack Westerns was the more common option of engine power from other manufacture's, east coast macks were primarily Mack front bumper to back tail light (no s in light ) ; only one tail light till new regs . east coast ; construction/ local freight haulers. people (truck orientated) would stop in their tracks when the sound and sight of the bright orange/yellow/white Petes of Monfort of Colorado cruised through CT.
  25. mechohaulic
    you can be safely assured ; no one is going to "shoot" the messenger. the 615 would be a great restoration. not a cheap one but nice ride.

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