wayne86 Posted Monday at 11:08 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 11:08 PM T-Mack1 it looks like spring brakes. Some reason it wouldn't let me load pictures when I replied to your message but send me pictures of possible thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 12:10 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:10 AM Not sure ,,, I don’t see any maxi pots 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted Tuesday at 12:36 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 12:36 AM They dont look like spring parking brake pots to me.Look like the brake pots on the front axle of our Mack... Paul 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wayne86 Posted Tuesday at 01:50 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 01:50 AM 1 hour ago, cruiseliner64 said: They dont look like spring parking brake pots to me.Look like the brake pots on the front axle of our Mack... Paul I have a lot to learn for these old macks I am on 39 but love the way they look and love a challenge especially if I can get it going. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted Tuesday at 01:51 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 01:51 AM I was 38 when I got mine …. I’m way older now 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne86 Posted Tuesday at 01:54 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 01:54 AM 2 minutes ago, mowerman said: I was 38 when I got mine …. I’m way older now Awesome 😎 I feel good about it for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 02:31 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:31 AM Hopefully it doesn’t take you that long to start making good progress on it as it took me 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted Tuesday at 10:36 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 10:36 AM 8 hours ago, wayne86 said: Awesome 😎 I feel good about it for sure. Hope this makes you feel even better...I was 60 when I got mine and thanks to the guys on this site Iv learned a heck of a lot about Macks....Ask loads of questions and remember the most stupid question is the question you dont ask......because the answer may be the one you needed all along....... Paul 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted Tuesday at 02:17 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:17 PM 12 hours ago, mowerman said: I was 38 when I got mine …. I’m way older now way way way older.. 😁 1 1 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 comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post T-Mack1 Posted Tuesday at 07:11 PM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 07:11 PM Attached picture is when we converted to Spring brakes. Left side is new dual chamber spring brakes, right side has the single chamber "service only" chamber. Conversion requires a quick release valve (QRV) and a park brake valve (& knob on dash), plus plumbing work. We used plastic pipe (synflex). Next, the way the forum is setup, you only get so many bytes of upload for free. I spend the $75 to get unlimited upload. Makes showing/helping others easier. It also helps if you are asking for help and want to show a picture. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 09:04 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:04 PM There is different ways you could post pictures. I have to send the photos to my email and then split the screen and slide them over otherwise they won’t take sometime. Sometimes early in the morning I could post one and that’s it. It won’t let me do anymore, but T Mack is right you could pay the museum or Barry the website master and you will be allowed to post a lot more. Good luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne86 Posted Wednesday at 08:42 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 08:42 PM On 3/2/2026 at 9:31 PM, mowerman said: Hopefully it doesn’t take you that long to start making good progress on it as it took me I have been tinkering when the weather permits lol, like to have it completely running and moving by the summer. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne86 Posted Wednesday at 08:44 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 08:44 PM On 3/3/2026 at 2:11 PM, T-Mack1 said: Attached picture is when we converted to Spring brakes. Left side is new dual chamber spring brakes, right side has the single chamber "service only" chamber. Conversion requires a quick release valve (QRV) and a park brake valve (& knob on dash), plus plumbing work. We used plastic pipe (synflex). Next, the way the forum is setup, you only get so many bytes of upload for free. I spend the $75 to get unlimited upload. Makes showing/helping others easier. It also helps if you are asking for help and want to show a picture. That does honestly looks good, Mine looks like the one on the right for sure. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago On 3/4/2026 at 12:42 PM, wayne86 said: I have been tinkering when the weather permits lol, like to have it completely running and moving by the summer. Pretty much same here … I’ll be out there pretty much most days for a few hours very soon my area has its share of lousy weather bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76436-55-mack-b61/page/2/#findComment-592535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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