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Yea that sounds exactly the same as mine, I'm going to try bigger I was using a 3/8 ratchet and couldn't get the last bolt out.

I am trying to change the starter on a 1958 b model. Anyone have any tips or suggestions as to how to remove the bolt next to the block? I got the other 2 out.

2 of my uncles drove for them also but they are both gone now, I have the owners manual from the b 61 my one uncle drove for them but no one is left around to ask sorry I can't be of more help

I have the manual from Mack for the puff limiter I can look it up and see what everything does if it would help when I can get to the manual at him?

Ok had to show myself went out and hooked jumper cables to the 12 volt starter it does turn the right way. Thanks for all the help

So the clockwise rotation starter will still work?

I have a b model with a end 673 motor, I just finished swapping the generator for an alternator, I was hoping to also swap the starter, I have a 42 mt 12 volt 11 tooth clockwise rotation starter. The starter on mine is located on the drivers side at the top of the bell housing. My question is, maybe I am seeing or thinking wrong, but don't I need the starter to turn counter clockwise to be correct with the starter on this side of the motor?

Do you have the things that hold the hood up while open? My truck is missing them and the broom handle is getting old as a prop.

I have read on here to fix this problem you can take the delivery valves out and tap the plungers back down and move them up and down to free the pump up. My question is, how do you get the delivery valves out?

if you need any help my grandfather was a mechanic for Mack and i have the factory manual for he motor the original owners manual and the factory maintenance manual for the 673 and the b-61 if you need any help or info just let me know

if you need any info my grandfather was a mack mechanic and i have the factory service manual for the puff limiter on the r models id be glad to help you out with any info you need

this is a picture of one of the reasons i got my b-61 and it does a great job.

Name: mack b-61 (1958)

Date Added: 04 July 2011 - 12:26 AM

Owner: dieselerock

Short Description: my mack project truck

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Gotta admire a guy willing to work on his own stuff no matter the level of experience, or age.

I gotta say you done good and have something to be proud of. It appear you got things done prior to things like "life" got in the way.

Good job.

Rob

yeah im still yong so im having fun and getting my toys now. if i got "em when u meet me me you cant complain when i work on "em. even though the girl im hanging out with took me the show in macungie for the first time.

thanks guys it makes me feel good that people who have done this think my truck looks good. i hope to have it at macungie next year.

Wait a minute, you've been on here a whole year and still haven't posted any pictures of your truck? You know how much we like pictures don't you? C'mon, make with the pictures!

Oh, and welcome aboard too!

ok i finally got some pictures of the truck loaded some are from when i bought it and some are while i was working on it

Welcome aboard! Great story,always nice to see someone interested in keeping the old truck hobby alive,Balt.Mack was always a good dealer in my experience (nice to be right up the road from the parts depot!) was your grandad a mechanic,parts,sales? just wondered,as i know a few of the "oldtimers" from there.Used to get the occasional PM etc. there when i lived in Jersey,as i was only about an hour away.......Mark

my grandfather was a mechanic there his name was carl temple

hi my name is eric. i have been on here for a year but just used the site for info. i got a 1958 b 61 when i joined the forum. i got the truck to restore as a tribute to my grandfather who passed a few years ago. he worked for baltimore mack for almost 50 years and always told me the b-61 was the greatest truck to work on and was his favorite. he cant help me now but im starting to see what he meant. when we cleaned out his garage i found lots of mack stuff. most of what i found pertains to b-61 like original owners manuals, service manuals, maintence manuals, original sales brouchures, and even some emblems and parts. this was neat because i got to put them on my truck and even though he's not here i guess my grandfather did get to help me work on my truck. i got to go to the trucj show in macungie for the first time this year and it was great. i was at the watts booth when the group picture was taken but didnt think quick enough to get in it. sorry for this being so long but ive really started working on my truck now and figured i mite as well start making some friends.