HeyCharger

Thanks guys. Still searching..... Mike had no luck with http://forums.justoldtrucks.com

Hi guys. It's been awhile since I visited but here is my latest project.

Can anyone provide me with information on this coupling as I cannot find anything on the 'net. Thanks. Rod.

When it's restored it will look like this;

Quite possibly could be RS instead of R3. Makes sense.

What is the significance of 611 and LST (not being an R model man). Rod.

A friend has an ex-USA (LHD originally) R600 with chassis number R3611LSTxxxxx. This stamping does not look original. Is there such a beast as a R3611LST? Thanks. Rod.

Hi guys. I bought one of these years ago. Reasonably priced and so far no rust. I have though, installed a stabilising rod from the area behind the bonnet (hood) up to the centre. Very cheap to make and install. I was a little afraid that as these monolithic road-trains go past that their bow-wave would blast my visor off. This company is only about 45mins away from me, so if I can help let me know. Rod.

Hi Guys, Has anyone fitted shock absorbers to the bogie of a B61?

I've just replaced the rear axle assemblies to give me (a lot) more top speed.

Now I notice that I've got a bit of axle bounce - bob-tailing.

A mate suggested shock absorbers.

Comments and suggestions appreciated.

Thanks. Rod.

Hi Guys. Just to clarify and enlighten. These (problem) wheels were off an NR (military) Mack.

Here is what they originally looked like.

Hey Rob. Great to hear from you.

re the power steering...not yet. Still have your pictures.

Found a very good local engineer who put the rear axles in for me and mentioned to him that my next project would be the power steering.

This axle swap set me back a few dollars, but well worth it.

I cruise now on about 1500-1600rpm, still a gear to go and NO earplugs.

Didn't know a '61 could be so pleasant to drive.

(Also been a bit pre-occupied buying some old farm tractors )

Rod.

Hi guys. Sorry, been absent for awhile.

Just to give you an update. I swapped my 9.02 axles for 4.64.

Wow. talk about smokin'.

My top speed has now gone from 65 kph (40mph) to a THEORETICAL top speed of 126kph (almost 80mph).

Most of the local country driving, I don't even get into O/D now.

Now I have to balance the wheels

Ok. I know I'm a novice and yes sometimes I need help.

So. Every now and then, with my quad-box, when changing the compound box it won't go into any gear no matter what revs I use, with and without using the clutch. I use one hand to change, so the main box is in gear.

I have to pull up on the side of the road to a stop and then it slips in beautifully.

Without flaming me what am I doing wrong? (It only happens about once every six or seven trips). Rod.

I've worked on some industeral applications that the sutters will be veriable, but trucks are open or closed.

Packer

Hey Packer. Sorry But I must disagree with you here. I was always curious as to what position my shutters were in, so I rigged up a cable to show me in the cab the position of the shutters. I must admit most of the time they are either fully open, or fully closed, however, there are a lot of occasions where they are midway. Interesting to watch them move whilst traveling.

Rod.

Ok, seriously....... I think that version was available down under? Doesn't Darian have one like that on his dump truck? Wasn't Barry trying to work a deal to get them up here?

This is the guy (Ken)

www.hy-waysunvisors.com.au

I purchased one for my B61 years ago.

I think his email is hywaysunvisors@ozemail.com.au

Rod.

A question from the other side of the world

Hypothetically. If a drunk driver, who has no health insurance, is involved in a serious accident and is taken to the emergency section of the hospital, then what happens to this driver? Are they treated and then sent a bill later?

Thanks. Rod (from DownUnder)

OK. For all you avid golfing nuts;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8319749.stm

OK Guys, my B61's mudflaps were once WHITE, but since the ol' girl marks her spot and continues to dribble whilst underway, the white has been replaced with something that resembles oil. Got no idea where it's coming from (certainly not my truck!!!!). What trick do you guys use for restoring the white of the mudflaps? Thanks. Rod.

Hi Guys. Finally found this;

It looks like I just have to adjust "F-Thrust Bearing Nut" as shown in image top, left hand side. Rod.

Thanks for your input guys.

From my research, the FA505 has TAPERED PINS;

http://www.meritorhvs.com/MeritorHVS_Documents/pb8951.pdf

In this document, they are depicted as "type E". However, as mine have the adjustment nuts on the bottom, they sure do look like "Type D".

Rod.

And this;

http://catalog.elginind.com/app/HeavyDuty....t=King+Pin+Sets

Hi Guys. My B61 has a FA505 front axle.

I believe the king pins can be adjusted. In the manual, it looks like I have "type III". According to the manual, I jack under the axle centre to remove the load, remove the cotter pin and adjust the thrust bearing screw to bring within tolerance.

Has anyone done this and are there any things to watch for?

Thanks. Rod.

why not change the diff centers? it may just bolt in ? be cheeper ? but it could be different i your case? have u found one?

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Hi Monty. Just remember my rear end is from an "NR MACK", so I don't know if the centres are interchangeable.

Yes, Tomorrow there is a CH chassis and bogie up for auction at Mittagong.

Want to go faster rod? u hoon !!!!

Yes please.

Hi Guys, Would a bogey drive off a CH just slip into a B61's frame or are they different widths?

Thanks. Rod.

And where would I find the ratio's stamped?

Having owned and driven both, the Duplex lever is on the right hand side (your passenger side) of the main gearbox lever, whilst the quadbox lever is placed on the left hand side (your drivers side) of the main gearbox lever.

Why, I do not know. - Rod.

It is quite common to see these parked overnight at the drivers home in the configuration of when the truck is tipping.

ie the trailer is parked parallel (but facing the opposite direction) to the truck.

Looks all tight and cosy.

Hang in there. When I brought my BEAST home, I thought to myself, what have I done now. That is ONE HUGE job.

Then I had a cup of tea, sat down and told myself, No. It's not one big job, it's just hundreds of small jobs.

You will get there. Most of us have heard the phrase "you should have been here yesterday"

Again, a lot of us are not in the industry. We beg, borrow or st... to get things done.

I find that a lot of businesses help me out pricewise, when I tell them that I'm not in the industry and the part is going to help restore an old truck that is on conditional registration (ie not going to be used for earning money).

As I said. hang in there. You Will Get There!! Rod.

Hi Grant. Thanks for the piccy's.

I decided not to go this year, as in previous years they have sandwiched me between huge new skyscrapers of trucks.

Very intimidating

I have suggested to organizers that it may be better to place all the older historic trucks in one area, but they don't want to do that.

Rod.