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Looking at the spec book again,  The RW613 was standard with the MACK Air-AL40(For highway application only).  If you spec the Neway it adds 102 to 232 lbs.  If you spec the 38k multileaf it adds 558 lbs.  If you spec the 44k axle and multileaf it adds 877lbs.

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I pulled a broken trunion and both rear springs and hauled them to the scrap yard. The total weight was 1400 lbs. The International air ride is maybe 450lbs for a single axle. Hope that helps!

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Larry,

I've got a complete s/a air ride with rear end,make you a good deal on the whole works.It's on 20" spokes.

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I'm using an air ride from an IH. Appeares every thing will bolt right up to my top loader Mack Rear.

Will have to change the brake cans to under instead of over and extend the 'S' cams but - - -

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Could use two anytime, and another 4 later. Would want them in 22.5 in.

Great Idea by the way!!!

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Barry, I just got a reply from Alcoa, they might be interested in doing the 5 hand hole wheels. I want to forward the email I got from them to you, but not sure how to go about doing it , any ideas? guess I should have PM'd you Doug

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I have been working on changing my C model from wedges to S cams and i have been assuming that 7 inch shoes have been the standard but i have just been reading in one of the books that I have here and it seams like there were some 5 inch 16.5 drums and shoes too.

Is there any body out there that knows any more about this?

Any help would be nice.

Bob Gil

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When filling the receantly flushed radiator.... try using de-ionized water. Even distilled water has some 'stuff' in it and will shorten cooland life. The cost is about $8.00 per fill and will do a much better job than tap water.

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Does anyone know how to check for proper coolant level in a ENDTF673? I lost some coolant this weekend due to an overheat and need to be sure of proper level. Can any one reccomend a procedure for flushing out of the cooling system should I decide to change it completely ( pretty likely) .  Thanks for your help guys.

Sean

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poke your finger in the radiator - - - If you can touch coolant you're OK.

If you can't reach the coolant,- - - put some more it! This method will still leave some room for expanction but still keep enough H2O and glycol to keep things cool!

Try it ,you'll like it!

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On normal car/trucks you adjust the throw out arm for clearance.  Here you adjust the plate for clearance from the throw out.  Hmmm, okay.  That is the reason I have not dug into it.  I have read people that have got it screwed up somehow and don't have pedal anymore  .  Don't want to get into that.

Some day when I have nothing better to do....maybe I'll swing under it and start poking around.

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Back in the GOD (Good Old Days), a 1/2 in socket extention made a great gage for that 1/2 in adjustment.

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Been looking over my "new" 1948 EG Mack and noticed that it has a Reo overhead valve 6 cyl. engine. The carb appears to be the same as my 401cu flathead. Anyone have info on 'Reo' engines? I assume that the engine is not stock but I'm just guessing.

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