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apologize for delayed response. I've enlarged/studied , can say possible === . can't confirm actual usage. checking bell housing run out was a tool having a dial indicator fixed to it connected to crank shaft and spun. I can see how the individual parts are related to each other terms of using. spare dowel pins top right . flat bar with center hole back in the day may have been used for top of sleeve puller. 3 bottom round "pipes" used for different diameter holes in crankshaft not having a bearing ??? very faint part numbers on one . don't recall a grove cutter having this stuff. keep the tools soaking in some oil;;WHEN I drive down to see my sister and some BMT members ,remind me to check that stuff out up close.
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Connecticut Construction Trucks
mechohaulic replied to BKrois's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Not a pack-rat ;; difference is you are saving for tomorrow. does tomorrow ever get here ==Nope it becomes today!!!LOL -
not counting the viet Nam conflict (it didn't meet the requirements -yes they have them ) to be called officially a war. the generation of my parents had for the most part a positive future for their children. sadly I can't say the same for my daughters children.
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darn you must be showing your (old) age also. Paul Harvey said it like it was . If we could only go back to better days .
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possible reason for all the interest in space travel. earth is screwed . billionaires see more money to be made on other planets.
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now that's what you call a circus wagon.
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that's a lot of truck to part with. being you did the build yourself; I hope it' a positive reason for sale , not a have to due to health or other negative issues . best of luck on your endeavor,
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Connecticut Construction Trucks
mechohaulic replied to BKrois's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
that is one fine looking unit. enough chrome to look good yet not a circus wagon. the black radiator sets the picture. unusual to see white hood (and air cleaner ) which doesn't follow up to cab roof. a look all it's own. fender guides = with mascot bulldogs showing the way AND the correct spot mirrors complete the package -
Older 2 valve head fire rings.
mechohaulic replied to D is for diesel's topic in Engine and Transmission
unfortunately finding the cutter or many of the machinist tools of days gone by slim chances. may have better chance of finding a pot of gold. have seen many cases where when questioning such equipment has the same response== oh we got rid of that stuff to the scrap yard, didn't have anyone who knew how to run it !! or most resent is shop has new computer which takes up less space and doesn't need vacations doing same job. -
WE are not totally FU#$%ED === OUR GRANDCHILDREN ARE !!!
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Older 2 valve head fire rings.
mechohaulic replied to D is for diesel's topic in Engine and Transmission
part 2- AND we made up our own cut to order with old or new ends hyd/air/water lines . from the small #4 to the large #12/16 aero-quipt medium pressure hose .high pressure hose was far and few. used different fittings with outer sleeve cut down to braid before installing ends. -
E6-285 2VH problems and solutions
mechohaulic replied to allfritz123's topic in Engine and Transmission
going to be difficult NOT going off topic ; can't go with out a reply. zagar and Evens back in the '60's wrote the song ::: in the year 2525; now listen to those words and convince yourself thats not where the plant is headed. hope the backward beings of this planet don't go to mars/pluto=why screw those planets up; READY == of course they may be able to solve the E6-285 engine problems on mars !!! howd I do for on track.. LOL -
Connecticut Construction Trucks
mechohaulic replied to BKrois's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Ah the fun good days LOL , that thin gray rubber seal never did it's job. bottom half of louvers didn't last long after internal "flood" always rotted out. fact they were installed on the DM kept with period correct acc. great job. -
Older 2 valve head fire rings.
mechohaulic replied to D is for diesel's topic in Engine and Transmission
yes there was/is such a tool ,, Mack dealer back then had one for cutting fire ring grooves in the HEAD. did use it way back then. where it is or can find one ; can't help on that. same as bob(mowerman ) waiting for hyd hoses , things much different today. many dealers (HD truck) did majority of their own work . few items sent out. parts were ready available since most were interchangeable to other models. relined shoes. engines. drive trains rebuilt in house. -
E6-285 2VH problems and solutions
mechohaulic replied to allfritz123's topic in Engine and Transmission
20-30 yrs from now do you think an "engine" will still be using oil ? have to wonder how far this "save the planet " will actually go. glad I won't be around. -
Tracked Down An Air Leak, Need Help ID'ing Part
mechohaulic replied to Grind's topic in Air Systems and Brakes
picture #2 showing roto chamber also show a hefty driveshaft , TRANSMISSION (not falling for that trans stuff again), not having a parking brake drum on output shaft ,what appears to be tri shaft maxi TRANSMISSION . picture showing the red parking brake button has partial decal on heater box cover looks to say maxidyne diesel engine. vin number will explain much -
Tracked Down An Air Leak, Need Help ID'ing Part
mechohaulic replied to Grind's topic in Air Systems and Brakes
title calls it an R-350. thought was an R-400 ; would put it in the hyd brake class ??. picture looks to be a twin -screw. red button may not be a miss place if it is set up for trailer towing?? interesting to find out what rear drive brakes are ;; hyd/air. would help explain the conversion roto chamber for air to trailer brakes. all goes well , BMT will have follow ups and great to have complete door/ frame serial number. -
Finally some DM progress
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
call it another change in times;; back when if a line was needed = simple step to go in parts room grab roll of correct size aero=quipt hose; cut to length , bevel ends on grinder = clean out hose , screw ends on using caution NOT to cut inner lining with fitting. plenty of oil/ grease and straight shot fitting to hose. have seen internal hose lining cut installing fitting, never this modern day "have to order" = different today. -
Finally some DM progress
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
can't wait till that topic gets posted and BMT crew can vote on who has the best mobile smoker/cooking set up on a big rig. LMAO . big question now is will the classification be done on GVW 🤣🤣or smoker capacity😂 -
grandson (16or 17 ???) had a small birthday get together last week . wife asked what he wanted for food ; he says rain bow Sherbert ;;; now who the h-ll would have ever given thought to something that innocent. I like Sherbert ice cream = always have. the rainbow flavor ice has been there for yrs. and NO there isn't anything different from my grandson; he like that ice cream. so different today
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Finally some DM progress
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
bet the '48 will maneuver a lot better in parking lot then the DM600. LOL!!!! BUT the DM600 with flat bed can carry it's own smoker and grill with room for umbrella and chairs to a sports event. 🤣 -
many yrs back my '77 F-350 dual wheel truck was showing signs of age and rust. a local road sealing co had small short nose Brockway used for back up emergency. flipped the idea of a cab swap. would have made sharp looking dual wheel flat bed Brockway. like rest of my life everyone else iron took preference. time went by /sold the F-350.
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Finally some DM progress
mechohaulic replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
hope there are up coming pictures explaining this new progress. removing "ugly vertical muffler / installing modified grass burner horizontal muffler. ?? what (TRUCK) body does the future hold for the DM600 that a PTO is required???? .going to be a dump/ hyd roll-off ??? . how's fiberglass nose work looking ???
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