Freightrain Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 With transmission and all, I would likely not use the manifold. I made a plate for my 237 and bolts in the front of the motor but I didn't have transmission on it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 I figure I can use the luberfiner plate on the drivers side. Gotta figure out a good spot in passenger side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 If I were you, I would just separate the transmission likeMecho says you’ve got too much weight there unless you put heavy duty straps underneath everything that’s what I would do Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Reckon they probably lifted the engine and trans joined together in the factory So guessing it is okay to do if you know how Anyone have production line photos?? Might be able to give some hints Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Sling , I am sure before the sheet metal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 And probably before the cab Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) So, there’s two “ears” at the front lower part of the block on each side that have 3 whiles each. I should’ve gotten a pic from the motor that’s out, but I figure we’re gonna make plates and attach to there for the front lifting. Will along the rear like we did last time. Can see the bolt that holds the fuel line bracket on. There’s two more hole one either side of it just below it. Added a better pic Edited March 5, 2023 by Craig N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theakerstwo Posted March 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2023 The way to pull that engine is pull rocker shafts off and us a tab welded to a chain with a hole thru the two tabs and put under two head bolt nuts at the middle.The trans need to be mounted in the frame first.I and many old timers have did this for years.Trying to keep the trans on the engine and installing at once is too dangerous and its heavy.By lifing from the middle of the engine you can balance the angle of the engine as its stabed on the trans. 2 1 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Yes, especially if I got somebody giving you a hand which is always nice best of luck whatever you decide…. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Craig N Posted April 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2023 Got the motor and trans in!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Excellent thanks for letting us know… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Hell … your coming right along… still haven’t had decent enough weather around here to empty the trash …. Engine and motor mounts all figured out yet????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Wow!! not only is the truck coming along great, but the posting gives a nod to Glenn Akers.. He had the solution on Nov. 8th.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 3 hours ago, mowerman said: Hell … your coming right along… still haven’t had decent enough weather around here to empty the trash …. Engine and motor mounts all figured out yet????? Yep, engine mounts match right up to the old ones. Same engine just has a turbo on it compared to the old 673 that was in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 45 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Wow!! not only is the truck coming along great, but the posting gives a nod to Glenn Akers.. He had the solution on Nov. 8th.. yep, he had the right idea with the heal bars for the injector removal. They came right out. Hope to have it running in a couple weeks. It ran great when I pulled it out of the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 best of both worlds now....great news...bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Looking good can’t wait to see it done 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 Got some work done today. Got the shifters back in the trans. Got the clutch linkage back on and clutch working. Some fuel lines and air lines hooked up. A few more lines to hook up and we can get the radiator back in and plumbed. Made a little progress. The brakes are caged, so might mess with those next time too. I’ll pressurize the system and see if there are any leaks maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted April 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 2:27 PM, mrsmackpaul said: Reckon they probably lifted the engine and trans joined together in the factory So guessing it is okay to do if you know how Anyone have production line photos?? Might be able to give some hints Paul correct on the eng/ trans combo lift at the factory.. also remember they didn't have a cab on when combo was lowered on chassis. and the production line had over head cranes . just sayin. looking at earlier pictures with eng/ trans combo removed with chains , the rear of combo has a wooden block UNDER the brake drum !!!! . darn that's dangerous. jack stands in front holding everything "stable" . minimum should have angle iron ; two holes through which bolt to bell housing . NOT condemning anyone ;; been there done that , am reminded every day of short cuts / "it will work " episodes I took. try to explain my screw ups so youngsters don't get hurt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 spent a week at Allentown plant back in early '70's. walked the entire production line . chassis starts upside down for suspension ; at end of track one it flips over goes up track two for eng/trans/ cab/completion and drive out. point is no such thing as cell phones then ; doubt cameras were permitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: correct on the eng/ trans combo lift at the factory.. also remember they didn't have a cab on when combo was lowered on chassis. and the production line had over head cranes . just sayin. looking at earlier pictures with eng/ trans combo removed with chains , the rear of combo has a wooden block UNDER the brake drum !!!! . darn that's dangerous. jack stands in front holding everything "stable" . minimum should have angle iron ; two holes through which bolt to bell housing . NOT condemning anyone ;; been there done that , am reminded every day of short cuts / "it will work " episodes I took. try to explain my screw ups so youngsters don't get hurt. The good motor is in the truck now but the old one with the burnt piston is still sitting on the ground as seen in the pic. Maybe it’s time to make it a little more stable. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Excellent man thanks for the post … I started mine today just to locate a power steering leak come to find out steering box is leaking and pump needs rebuilding that otta be an expensive SOB looks like I’ll be saving both parts till last… Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: spent a week at Allentown plant back in early '70's. walked the entire production line . chassis starts upside down for suspension ; at end of track one it flips over goes up track two for eng/trans/ cab/completion and drive out. point is no such thing as cell phones then ; doubt cameras were permitted. Not even the poloroid swinger??? And yes I’m sure you remember them bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 All kidding aside great progress bud… thanks for keeping us updated… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 without set backs the final objectives won't seem as worth it; trying to be positive. ask Matt with the B73. guess it has to be in a person's blood to do these crazy things to keep old iron running . I'LL TAKE THE HIT FOR GOING OFF TOPIC , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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