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My triplex is coming apart for the same reasons...to seal some leaks. Haven't got to the rear of trans yet to tell you if there is a seal or not. If I get there this weekend I will let you know what I find.

Dave

Well finally the truck is stripped to a bare frame. Engine, trans, differentals are all independent pieces right now. Slow and steady! LOL

Dave

Well, I guess I need a tutorial on getting pictures here!LOL Will try and post in gallery.

Thanks guys! It looked like it was a pretty standard item, but figured I'd check anyway.

Dave

While removing the transmission from my "B", I noticed the speedometer cable was broken. Is this a part that can still be bought from a Mack dealer, or is there someone else that has them? Thanks,

Dave

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from IL!

Dave, Angela, and Preston Meadows

Ir your looking for something to use to decarb the piston and oil rings try sea foam, that stuff works great.

I was thinking about the sea foam, as an additive because I happen to have a couple of cans the the shed!

Dave

I think I would try some additives at this point and a good hard run. product called rislone comes to mind!How much idling has it done?

It has had some idling, I know that is not good for them. Most of its run time has been in and out of the building. Usaully try to bring throttle up if it is going to sit and run.

Dave

I forget if your engine has a turbo but that much oil it can only be the turbo! Don't know the seals would go out from just sitting

cuz they are metal ring type seal. If you don't have a turbo the oil rings are gummed up and need to be unfrozen, either by driving or oil additives or the unthinkable (inframe)

The engine is a non turbo. I would like to think, the rings would be gummed up as you said. I would hate to have to inframe, but now is the time to do so if needed.

Any other thoughts?

Dave

My "B" with an END 673 engine will blow oil out of the exhaust. When I got the truck this problem was not evident. The engine ran fine, and still seems to run fine and strong. The truck has really not been driven in a number of years. Not long after I had purchased the truck, I had to relocate it to another home. This was about a six mile ride; during the ride it blew oil out of the exhaust. It ended up all over the windshield of my pickup which was following this ride home. So the question is... what could be causing this? What is the cure? Is it anything to be worried about? Is it just a product of sitting for a long while? Some other info...the engine is a remack installed 6-72 unkown miles, but believed to minimal, no water in oil, etc. Any info would be great! Thanks!

Dave

Congrats! It looks like a couple of new Mack enthusiasts!

Dave

I have the same setup on one of my B-61's as you, "Stemco" seals, oil, and chrome hubcaps. This tractor has spokes that I plan to keep. The other B-61 is on Budd wheels, is also a FA505 steer axle, but has the stamped steel "Mack" script center cap. These I had chromed and will paint the "Mack" script black, or red, (If I EVER make up my mind).

I'm down around Peoria and get up your way quite often. We'll have to get together sometime to swap lies if nothing else!

Rob

Sounds real good, look me up if you are up this way or I will do the same if I make down there. Would love to share the progress and stories!

Dave

If you have the "B" style hubcaps, and have oil hubs, you probably have a FA505 steer axle. This is a light duty tractor axle. An FA522 uses a flat stamped cap with "Mack" script in the center. It is heavier and has larger bearings. The FA505 has a small center cap that looks like an oil filter from a small car that unscrews from the hub when used with wheel bearing grease. I don't know about a FA600 series front axle.

Rob

That sounds exactly what I have. Thanks!

Dave

One other consideration on a restoration----

If you stay with the original grease setup, you can use the original "Mack" hub covers.

A FA 522 or FA 600 series front axle looks much more appealing with the original hub covers vs the "oil type".

That said, gear oil is a better lube for wheel bearings.

Actually, the set up I have with gear oils, allows for the use of the Mack hubs caps. I have a brand new set to replace the nasty ones that I took off during disassembly. I am up for changes, but could never have the "B" with out those cool hubcaps!

Questions answered!. Thanks for replies. Will probably stick with the lube. Have been able to find all of the seals and gaskets for the stemco oil bath, so it will be easy to keep it that way. This is why this site is so cool, can gather so many opinions and info! Thanks again!

Dave

Stay with ythe oil which nis realy 85/90 grease but do keep a close watch on the oil level like every trip check the level before the flight. glenn

I assume the benefit to the gear oil is that it is easier to service, (pull the plug, drain and refill) Versus taking the assembly apart, and repacking the bearings with grease?

Dave

I took the front wheels off the "B" This weekend. The bearings are oil filled with Stemco seal. The other B model I owned had greased bearings in the front hubs. All of my mechanical experience is with cars, which front wheel bearings also greased. The service manual I have for the other truck, states greased bearings in the front. What are your thoughts, any one better than the other? Was the Stemco seal, and oil, a factory or add on item? Should I stick with the oil, or go with grease?

Thanks,

Dave

Last fill of the pickup was 3.55 a gal of diesel- Morris, IL

Dave

Finally started the restoration process (dissassembly), after owning the truck two years. It was starting to deteriate more and more sitting out, so it was time to get at it before it was left to "rot" I removed the cab last weekend, and I am going to pick some more off the frame this weekend. Some progress anyway. Posted some pics in my gallery... for some reason could not upload into this topic. I have been able to do it before, but I must be brain dead at the moment.

Happy Turkey!

Dave

Makes me want a set for the "B" LOL!

Dave

Looks about like mine right now. Just took the cab off last weekend, and now time strip the frame. Will try and post some pics this weekend.

Dave

Stainless would look great on my project "B" I would definatley be interested as well

Dave

Oh yeah! It sounds like you have a disease! LOL!

Here is a good article about biodiesel that I found in an ASE Tech newsletter. Hopefully the link works!

Dave

Biodiesel

I am relatively young (30), not that has anyhting to do with it; I listen to about anything. Classic rock, country pop, you name it. Can't stomach rap though! During the school day when students are in the shop, we listen to classic rock, because that is the only station that we recieve in our all concrete, metal building. That classic rock station plays all the stuff you like, and suprisingly still meets approval from alot of the teens.

Dave

Thanks for input. I will have to go explore at the DMV. Around here however, that could consume a good part of the day, YUK!

Dave