mrsmackpaul Posted Saturday at 09:31 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:31 PM Enjoy the show, the truck will still be there tomorrow or the following days Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Saturday at 09:40 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 09:40 PM Thanks, Paul besides the fact that I’ve had enough of that thing for a little while… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted Saturday at 10:03 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:03 PM 2 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Yep, thats what I was thinking you might of been talking about Known as a wedge or cleat in Australia, mainly known as a wedge Paul Yeah, that's how they are called here for the most part. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted Sunday at 12:20 AM Share Posted Sunday at 12:20 AM 2 hours ago, Geoff Weeks said: Yeah, that's how they are called here for the most part. Yeah known as a cleat here in Ireland by the very few who know anything about Dayton wheels... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted Sunday at 03:46 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 03:46 PM Had a blast at the light show and ate at Gordon Ramsey fish and chips downtown casino silver legacy food was pretty good … Bob 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted yesterday at 01:37 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 01:37 AM Spent a few hours out there today doing the last of the preparation and terry I just didn’t feel comfortable just using sealer mainly because I probably didn’t feel I had the heavy enough gaskit sealer and besides I enjoy forming gaskets it’s sort of a fun challenge for me and I spend a lot of time making sure thier completely perfect and I have a lot of gaskets sheets 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted yesterday at 03:24 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:24 PM 13 hours ago, mowerman said: Spent a few hours out there today doing the last of the preparation and terry I just didn’t feel comfortable just using sealer mainly because I probably didn’t feel I had the heavy enough gaskit sealer and besides I enjoy forming gaskets it’s sort of a fun challenge for me and I spend a lot of time making sure thier completely perfect and I have a lot of gaskets sheets Thats fine, was just tossing that out there. terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted yesterday at 03:49 PM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 03:49 PM On 11/6/2025 at 3:13 AM, terry said: I have always used some silicone sealer on axle flange with no gasket, never had a problem. terry If we are talking the axle to the hub type of deal, I don't think they ever had a gasket They crush up pretty tight, I don't recall ever seeing a paper gasket, it would be only very thin paper if there was a gasket I have only ever seen silicone type of sealant I do prefer to use Loctite sealant, stays flexible and doesn't leak and also looks very stylish with it's purple colour Paul 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 04:12 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 04:12 PM Thanks for that I got the gaskit well on its way well at least if I have an issue it’s an easy fix. Thanks again for all your suggestions.ill be out there pretty soon it’s only 810 here bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Someone with a spare parts book might be able to look up if there is a gasket Joey your normally good on the parts book department, was there ever gaskets for the axles ? Or have I only ever owned old rubbish that's been butchered by everyone before me ? I'm curious now, I always try to put everything right when I'm working on things, but I honestly don't ever recall seeing a gasket Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 22 hours ago Author Share Posted 22 hours ago Well, if you were to ask me, I see lots of them for sale. I think they’re probably required, but everybody became comfortable with the idea. You don’t really need them that gasket maker will work, especially if you’re in an area where parts are hard to get. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 21 hours ago Author Share Posted 21 hours ago Still watching TV can’t seem to get up off the sofa today 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terry Posted 20 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 20 hours ago 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: Someone with a spare parts book might be able to look up if there is a gasket Joey your normally good on the parts book department, was there ever gaskets for the axles ? Or have I only ever owned old rubbish that's been butchered by everyone before me ? I'm curious now, I always try to put everything right when I'm working on things, but I honestly don't ever recall seeing a gasket Paul There is a gasket, but i was resealing a axle on a weekend with no gasket, al;ways heard you never really needed one, so i put some sealer on axle flange and never used a gasket again. terry 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted 20 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 20 hours ago Yes, and gasket is available, however, Mack uses RTV. Which works great on a clean dry surface. I don't care for the gasket. I feel it allows for loose axle nuts over time. Just my 2 cents worth. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terry Posted 19 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 19 hours ago (edited) 32 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Yes, and gasket is available, however, Mack uses RTV. Which works great on a clean dry surface. I don't care for the gasket. I feel it allows for loose axle nuts over time. Just my 2 cents worth. That’s what i found out, seems like the gasket would let it work loose. terry definitely had to have everything real clean. Edited 19 hours ago by terry 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted 17 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 17 hours ago 4 hours ago, mowerman said: Still watching TV can’t seem to get up off the sofa today Come on Bob,theres a DM waiting for you.... Paul 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago well just about done washed down the hub yesterday,,,,because im going to paint it and put the rest together,,tires rims,,, and put it all on and should be done with it by tomorrow for the season....it goes back to its usual back burner spot for the winter,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/95/#findComment-585376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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