85R688ST Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 Hello everyone. I’m kinda new on the forum but have been following the forum for years. I recently purchased a 1985 R model and I’m in the process of a full restoration. It’s a R688ST Gold Bulldog with a 350hp E6 and a Mack 12 speed, TRTXL1070B. I would like to replace the HUGE steering wheel with a smaller one but definitely a MACK wheel. Any recommendations on year/ model of truck I should look for that will fit my 1985 model?? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jeff Crowl in Branson Mo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 i would try raneys truck parts they have many that will fit,,,thier not very cheap,,,good luck the MB or MR wheel is alot smaller and i believe it will fit on there,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-584553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85R688ST Posted October 21 Author Share Posted October 21 Thank you Mowerman for your response. I will give them a call and look at the styling of those wheels. I’m almost through with the truck and I will upload some pictures when we are finished. It’s a beauty. I should have it out of the shop next week. It’s currently getting two new Remack differentials and a Remack 12 speed. $$$$ 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-584557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 Welcome to BMT.Your R model sounds wonderfull....pictures please,we are dying to see it.... Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-584558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Ha ha ten four on the dollars looking forward to photos.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-584560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85R688ST Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago I will definitely post some pictures when we get it back on the road. Presently we have it in the shop for a new turbo and CAC. I broke one of the turbo studs off trying to remove the turbo for the change out As you probably know these are stainless steel. It was broken off about 3/4” deep inside the manifold. We worked on it for 2 days and finally drilled most of it out. When I tried to run a tap in it the tap broke off. To make a long story short, I ordered a new manifold set and all new studs/nuts for the change out. Now I’ve got 2 of the high pressure fuel injector lines that won’t come out. I can get the jam nuts loose (finally) but when I try to back the insert that’s in the head out it just twists the hard line. I guess I’m probably just going to order a whole new set tomorrow for all 6 lines. After 40 years some of these parts just won’t come apart. Seems like everything we attempt we run into some kind of issues with stuck fasteners. Anyway, hopefully by the end of next week we will have the Bull dog barking again!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-585651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85R688ST Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago Changed my User Name. Just FYI since I don’t have the RD690 anymore I just changed my user name to 85R688ST Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-585652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Broken bolts that’s just a piece of shit. Good luck with your journey. I put mine away for the winter. I might be changing a couple of fuel lines, but that’s about it. Good luck… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76057-r-model-steering-wheel-replacement/#findComment-585656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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