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  1. skydawg
    I got the kingpins and bushings,the pins are tapered but the bushings and their respective locations on the pins are not tapered.So these won`t require a tapered reamer.Does this sound like the correct parts for a FA 505 axle/knuckle? I`d hate to have a shop disassemble only to find that I gave them the wrong parts(nos Mack 301SQ32B).It would mean leaving the truck outside at the shop in a not-so-great area until I came up with correct parts,or putting it back together w/ the old pins...at $110/hr.
  2. skydawg
    Ok,I`ll try that,thanks.Leaving tomorrow for Vermont,be back Thursday.
  3. skydawg
    So AFTER I bought the 301SQ32B kingpins,I looked at the build sheet for my truck and the part# is 301SQA32C...did I just waste $300? I did have my brother help w/ the problem ID,and he said the kingpins are loose,also driver side tie rod end and drag link have too much play,He`s an excellent auto mechanic but not equipped or experienced w/ big trucks.He thought it looks like the drag link play might be taken up with a screw on the end.
  4. skydawg
    Joey,my email:skydawg999@gmail.com,and thank you.DCW,are there any special tools required,other than that reamer? I`m a back yard guy,can jack it up,but don`t have a shop.I`d give it a shot if it`s something an average guy could handle.
  5. skydawg
    Ok,I just bought the 301SQ32B Mack OEM set on ebay,should fit my pre`62 FA505 axle(I hope).I`ll have to find a shop to install them next.Many thanks to everyone,you guys are the best!
  6. skydawg
    Are the sets still available? Who would be a good supplier to contact? Thanks.
  7. skydawg
    With either front tire jacked off the ground,I get about an inch and a half of movement when I grab the tire at the top and push and pull.This occurs equally w/ left and right tires.I`m guessing this isn`t good,even though the front end feels solid going down the road...no shimmying or wobbling up to 50 mph,which is as fast as I`ve gone,so far.This is a 1961 B61 w/ an FA505 axle.Can anyone help in diagnosing the problem? Thanks.
  8. skydawg
    I`ll back in from now on...I like the front view of the cab from my window,but will swap for rear view.
  9. skydawg
    Yes,slightly uphill,street tread,bobtail.Thanks Mech.
  10. skydawg
    1961 B61 w/ triplex trans...when backing out of my gravel driveway,my truck starts jumping and bucking,no matter what aux gear I`m in.Forward starts are smooth.Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.
  11. skydawg
    Maybe he was stuck in Lodi,NJ.
  12. skydawg
    Does the tire service sell you a new tire as a requirement for the call?
  13. skydawg
    Hey Matt,is the guy you bought it from still alive? I`ll bet he wouldn`t believe it`s the same truck,if he saw it.
  14. skydawg
    If I lived local,I`d be glad to lend a hand...I bet there`s someone near you who would too.
  15. skydawg
    Another world...
  16. skydawg
    I never use this word,but that is an awesome job and final result.
  17. skydawg
    If you take a starter from a neg ground truck and put it in a +ground truck,using the same connections as the starter you`re replacing,will it spin backwards?
  18. skydawg
    The sun was out by 1:30.As for the trucks...WOW! Stunning examples from every maker.
  19. skydawg
    That`s a beauty...bringing it to Macungie?
  20. skydawg
    I need to replace the batt to solenoid and solenoid to starter cables. Is 2/0 a suitable gauge? I`m running 2 pairs of 6 volt batteries to a 12 V starter,no S/P switch. Thank You .
  21. skydawg
    Ok,thanks for the tip.
  22. skydawg
    This fuel line fitting has a cable-operated shutoff valve.The lever on it has to end up more or less in line w/ the cable that pulls it when the fitting is fully tight.I thought if it`s way off,I could use the tape to adjust it to where it should be when tight.
  23. skydawg
    When replacing the fuel line fitting to the injection pump....good insurance or not necessary?Or a bad idea?
  24. skydawg
    I think I`ve heard that the earlier B grille shells were more of a PITA to remove than later ones.
  25. skydawg
    I`m thinking of using an air jack,an inflatable cushion that off-roaders use to jack trucks stuck in muddy ruts.I could sit it on top of the tire and pump it up til there`s no drop when the bolts are removed.Then get help to remove,if needed.

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