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  1. gimpyrobb

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Yup, thats the one I thought it was.
  2. gimpyrobb

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Dang Ray, is that a Mack motor?! I thought all the 246 were gassers. Also, whats the story with that deuce next to your wrecker? It looks like someone set it on fire...
  3. gimpyrobb

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Good luck Ray!
  4. gimpyrobb

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Well, now that its out, is there anything any of us should do now in order to keep it loose so when we have to pull ours, the job isn't as tedious? Maybe drill a hole in the top plate and tap it for a grease zerk? Spray that area down every other month and pray it eats the rust? Sell the old A/W...
  5. gimpyrobb

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Cycles of heat and cold are going to be your best best. Drench it with 50/50 acetone and atf after heat.
  6. gimpyrobb

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Ray, I'm sure you know the Austin-Western beds use a goofy Ermeto hose fitting. Every time I have a hose burst, I have that fitting cut off the old hose and brazed onto a new style hose thread. Its $$$ up front, but in the long run you can just swap out with cheap, current threaded hoses. I hope...
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