L Diddy

Go to gallorestorations.com

Then on the left side scroll down to "current projects", then to "59 Mack truck".

This project should give you all the information you need.

Thanks' for the link Chet.

L Diddy

Naw, it's fuel supply system related from the symptoms.

Also, ensure the flexible line leading from the fuel tank to the inlet of the transfer pump is good and not swelled shut internally. This is of course if your filters are clean. Old rubber lines can break down internally from exposure to fuel. I suspect you have a lot of trash in your tanks as mentioned earlier. There will be a drain plug in the low portion of the fuel tanks. I would drain them and refill with a couple gallons of fresh fuel. Drive the truck a few blocks and do the same again. This will allow fresh fuel to slosh around the inside of the tanks and pick up any floating debris to be drained again. When the fuel drained is clean, call it done.

Rob

Thanks' Rob.

Drain and clean out the fuel tank. At idle, engine does not require large amounts of fuel, even at high idle.

Clean out fuel lines. There might be a lot of junk throughout the entire system.

If the fuel level is low, you WILL pick up any junk in the bottom of the tanks.

Cheap and relatively easy first looks. Time consuming, but cheaper than a tow truck.

Thanks 'hatcity' I'll do that. Do you think there could be anything going on with the governor?

Good morning all,

I have a problem with my ENT673 quitting on me. A couple of weeks ago. going down the road about 45mph I shifted to 5/H. with in a couple of seconds the engine started shutting down. I got it running again after about 5 minutes. turned toward home and same thing happened again. ended up being towed back to the house. I figured it must have been the fuel system was clogged. Upon taking out the filters, they were pretty bad. I replaced all the filters and re-primed the system. The truck seems to run fine in the driveway. and even at a high idle. Just got towed back to the house again. Thus i am wondering if I still have a problem in the fuel system? or is it something else?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

L Diddy

Why, that's- that's just- true that. Here's some extended cab B-models.

You're quite ahead of me with Photoshop. I had to do it old school with paper and scissors. attached PDF. show's my plan.

A-LOTTA SMACK.pdf

Found this one,some of you may have seen before,but watch as some crazy hatians try an load a U-600 series single axle dump into a SAILBOAT for transfer to a neighboring island! never seen anything like this!............Mark

That is some Funny "****". what are they trying to do. "Smuggle it in to Miami."

L Diddy

Doghouse, (under dash) and concave rear cab on my B67ST.

Rob

Hello again Rob,

Thanks for the pictures. so true is the statement that sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.

Appreciate it.

L Diddy

L Diddy You haven't thought of using a factory sleeper cab B model as it would be alot of metal work to join 2 B cabs together, just wonder if it would be easier to convert a sleeper cab by adding seats and windows to create a crew cab Gearbox

How do "You-all" down under say it "G-day".

Thanks' for the reply "Gearbox". With the difficulty I'm having in finding another B-Model cab around here in the Northwest. I have thought of adding a sleeper. Actually found one within a couple of miles. Member "Freightrain" is doing a fine job with his. I also thought it would be cool to find a B-71 with the integral sleeper. My issue is that I have 3 teenagers. and we typically travel some long distance with the horses. And with their long legs, and cell phones, I phones, head phones, you name it. I would like to have a little more distance between the back of my head and their "gear" plus just being Brothers and sister, going down the road. Thus, in my opinion. The work is worth the benefits.

Have a great day'

L Diddy

the concave rear wall was for the nose of a trailer. It gave a tighter Bumper to back of cab (BBC) and thus a longer trailer could be pulled. it was all about length laws back then.

the dog house is what is used to cover the rear part of the engine if it protrudes into the cab. Chevy/ford vans have the center consol or "Dog house" that can be removed to access the rear of the engine for maintance. that little box on the floor under the seat was for the series/parallel switch. used for the 12volt run/24 volt starting electrical system

the B613 should have a "standard" B model cab.

for got to add that some B models also used the L model cab. more commonly found out west.

Trent

Thanks for the information Trent. And with the information I have been seeing in "Wiki" of the series/parallel switch. Think I'll convert to 12volt.

Best regards'

Lonnie

Good Idea to check there.

some cabs will differ depending on the model here are a few common diffrences

concave rear wall.

Diffrent floor hight

Dog house in cab firewall

also the cowl aera on the passenger side may have some diffrences due to air cleaner mounting and ducting of the air.

Thanks' Lmackattack

In looking at the B model cabs. I see mine as a flat back B-613? and is the concave cab for trailer turn radius clearance? I don't completely understand "Dog house in cab firewall" though. There is a box on the floor between the driver and passenger seat.

Thanks for your time'

L Diddy

Thanks Leversole,

I found the PDF file for B Model cabs. And Thanks for the direction to the Wiki forum. Guess that's why I'm still a puppy. "Didn't Know."

Best regards'

L Diddy

Go to the wiki part of the forum...

BMT Wiki > Antique & Classic Mack Truck Articles > Antique & Classic Mack Info > B-Model Cab Data

Everything you need to know!

I have a B-613 cab on my "58". And I have been searching for the same type of cab to marry up to. For a crew cab conversion. How do other model B's compare in contour and dimension's. Thus, would any B-model match?

Thanks'

L Diddy

welcome l-diddy

i have to ask, any relation to p-diddy the rapper?????????

Thanks for the welcome "bigen" no relation to P Diddy. But, witty question though.

Welcome Diddy. Have you been following "freightrain" on here? He is working a B into a sleeper. to be used as a hauler for race car.

He is doing a quality job. he prolly has run into problems you might expect.

Thanks for the welcome and the info on "freighttrain". I will deferentially look him up.

Best regards'

L Diddy

Well welcom Mr. Diddy. You'll enjoy it here. I can't remember the former owner of your dump truck but at one time hes was a participant here occasionally. I know the party was from Oregon state. That truck should serve you well as it appears to be well cared for. Seems the gent's name was Scott?

Rob

Thanks for the welcome Rob, You are correct in the former owner. My understanding from Scott is that he purchased the truck in Oregon. However he lives just North of the Columbia river. Here in Washington. You are also correct in that he kept well care of it. I couldn't believe all the documented info and hard to find manuals he gave to me.

Thanks'

L Diddy

A-LOTTA SMACK.pdfGood Morning to all,

My name is Lonnie Renz, but from here on out I will go by L Diddy. I am New to the Old Mack Forum. However,I have been viewing the correspondence through you members for quite some time. Your correspondence has helped broaden my love for Old Macks. My father is a recent retired long hauler. And along with my Grandfather, have instilled in me a love and respect for things built tough and meant to last. I had been looking for a Mack model B for about 7 months. and was fortunate to find one about 6 weeks ago. I was also extremely fortunate when I purchased my 1958 B-613LT Dump. Which had an in-frame 6 years ago. and runs great. It also came with an additional ENDLT-673 with a jake. and an additional TRTL-72 Duplex transmission. Being so lucky I probably used it all up and can forget about purchasing any more lottery tickets. NOT! I have so much I want to do in restoring this MACK into a thundering road warrior. My biggest undertaking with this restoration is that I plan on converting it into a crew cab with a goose neck hitch, dump flat bed. For hauling my 40' Brawley 5 horse trailer (coming in at 13,366 lbs.empty). My wife and I along with our 3 children enjoy taking the horses all over riding in the mountains or at the beach and competing in rodeo's. If any of you have undertaken a similar approach or know of someone that has? I would greatly appreciate starting a conversation. Especially the conversion from a single cab to a crew cab.

Thank you for your time,

L Diddy