h67st 1,213 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 6 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: For 380 bucks you could have changed all 4 over to the modern style ones Still, it is what it is I guess Paul One thing you run into on these old camelbacks--not enough room to fit a standard chamber. The rotochambers are a lot smaller diameter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 2,477 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 People normally just make a bracket up to compensate for that, Im pretty sure Mack in Australia even sold the bracket for many years, they may even still do Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AMGeneral 58 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 (edited) 12 hours ago, h67st said: One thing you run into on these old camelbacks--not enough room to fit a standard chamber. The rotochambers are a lot smaller diameter. Correct, Even the Maxi design chamber is a close fit,(3/16 inch between the chamber and backing plate). The one plus with this design brake chamber is they can be re-sealed for about $40 as long as the internal metal parts are serviceable. I installed the new chamber today, adjusted all the brakes, and took it out for it's first test drive. The guess on the top speed was correct, 47-48 mph at 2000 rpm in 5th/Hi split, Everything seems to be operating as it should, next will be replacing the bed floor, it's pretty well shot. Edited February 19 by AMGeneral 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post AMGeneral 58 Posted February 22 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 22 Evening Folks, I did a little walk around video of the B this afternoon, enjoy! 1965 Mack B815 walk around. - YouTube 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freightrain 2,506 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Nice. Looks pretty solid overall. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 2,477 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Only problem I see is that it isnt in my yard, yes Im jealou A great looking truck, it looks like a really good start for a project Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjc transport 1,233 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 i am glad it i not in my yard. that truck would only get me in trouble. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to post Share on other sites
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