JPSW44 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hello,As I stated in the Intro forum, I'm in the process of buying a 1966 R-600 six wheel dump. This is my first Mack and though I probably could have bought something a little more up to date, it just kind of caught my eye and I gotta have it. I have been using it and as far as I can tell, the truck has been well cared for and is in real good shape. It sports the dependable 237 w/5 spd tranny. Motor is clean and run real strong. No serious leaks that I could find. Tranny shifts good, and everything works. There are a few issues however that need to be addressed so what better place do that than here. -No power steering- This is the one point that's really hard to get past. I'll be using it alot and it's really a PIA to make tight turns..Especially with a load on. Is it possible to retro-fit a power steer unit ?- Drivers side tire- The inside tread(engine side) is wiped out. King pins?-Loses prime when sitting for a while- The owner told me the primer pump was replaced, and it looks new, but it needs a new priming plunger. Could this be the case or is it possibly a bigger problem? I know it's hard to diagnose without seeing.-Parts- How hard or easy is it to get parts through my local Mack dealer or other sources?Well, I get thats enough to digest for now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 On the parts side please carry your model & serial number with you to the mack parts counter. To the counter that is the bible. But, please remember that after 40yrs. components do get changed and does not represent what the chassis was built with. Know what components you do have and ask questions. Life will be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 maybe a small leak of fuel somewhere? don't really think it's a big trouble. don't see why the priming pump can be involved. if it don't leak there is no problem sould start first time... manual priming pump or secondary fuel pump taht you're talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPSW44 Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 maybe a small leak of fuel somewhere? don't really think it's a big trouble. don't see why the priming pump can be involved. if it don't leak there is no problem sould start first time... manual priming pump or secondary fuel pump taht you're talking about?Fullfuel,It's the manual priming pump I'm referring to. I really haven't gone through the truck thoroughly yet so there may be a small leak somewhere. I was just going by what the owner told me. It didn't sound right to me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 if your hose from the tank to fuel supply pump is straight, try and put a loop on the hose to keep it from draining back to the tank. it doesnt cost anything to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPSW44 Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks for the info so far guys. I spoke to the owner today and made an offer. He said he found a couple leaky fittings and a bad fuel line. He has to fix that and put a new tire on it. I take possesion on Friday..$5500 w/the plow. Not bad I think..Once I get it I'll really have a chance to give it a good once over. I'll try to take some pix and post em'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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