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    air compressor

    Posted by johnmcm in johnmcm's Blog, 16 June 2013 · 16 views

    I installed drive gear with impact gun.  Does anyone have any comment on this ?

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    A J RIZZO DM800

    Posted by paul roncetti in A J RIZZO DM800, 16 June 2013 · 19 views

    A J RIZZO DM800

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    Mack Fault Codes

    Posted by BADA in BADA's Blog, 10 June 2013 · 44 views

    I am getting the following fault codes on my Mack 2005 CV713:
     
    5241-04 M136
    5254-04 M128
     
     
    Do you know what these mean?

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    How Tarps Can Help Reduce Fatal Accidents [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Posted by jasonsanders in Jason Sanders' Blog, 03 June 2013 · 102 views

    Unsecure cargos have caused many fatal accidents and this is a shame really because such accidents can easily be avoided by securing the cargo. All one needs to do, is use Truck Tarps to secure a truck's cargo to ensure it doesn't fall off in transit. Tarps not only keep the cargo secure but also keep it safe from inclement weather. This infographic takes...

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    B 42 Radiator mounting issues

    Posted by rowdav in rowdav's Blog, 21 May 2013 · 114 views

    I have a 1954 Model B 42 that I have been working on over the past 10 years (way more off than on).  I am at the point where I want to mount the Radiator onto the radiator support along with the grill and rubber seal.  It has been so long ago since I took it apart I forgot where the rubber seal goes.  It doesn't seem right that the rubber g...

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    Day seven? oh god knows

    Posted by stephenellis in stephenellis' Blog, 17 May 2013 · 172 views

    Day seven? oh god knows Another productive day....
     
    Once we got the engine a bit cleaner it was time to see what I have gotten myself into. Trying to turn the engine over by hand sucked so the starter came out without much problems (it is bloody heavy tho) as I had popped my 12v booster pack on it in the hope that it would turn over but no luck. Once on the deck and cleane...

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    94 mack triaxle not getting air to brake release valve

    Posted by rick9000 in rick9000's Blog, 03 May 2013 · 145 views
    94 mack no air brake release?

    I have a 1994 mack triaxle dump truck,350 engine,8LL transmission,been sitting a little while, tryed to move but not getting air to brake valve on dash any ideas what I might check would be thankful,looks like a few air lines have been messed with under dash, when I do supply air to air valve from another souce, transmission only goes into high, before it...

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    TiTAN

    Posted by joe white in MACK MAD, 30 April 2013 · 72 views

    What is the best type of coil over springs i can fit to the rear of the cab of me titan  to assist the existing airbags and cab shockers .

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    1996 mack rd 800

    Posted by amandamitchem in amandamitchem's Blog, 21 April 2013 · 135 views

    I drive a mack rd 800, 400 half mechanical half electrical fuel pump and when in a pull going up hill with a load the fuel pump shuts off when the computer is trying to feel fuel. could anyone please help

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    Mack 1975 RS700L V8 for sale asking $13,500.00 or best offer

    Posted by truckingisallme in 1975 Mack RS700L V8 for sale, 19 April 2013 · 335 views

    Mack 1975 RS700L V8 for sale asking $13,500.00 or best offer I am selling my 1975 Mack RS700L V8 end dump. Truck is in great mechanical condition. I'm unsure of the actual mileage being I just fixed my speedometer. I am the third owner of this vehicle. Both owners had their own work done to the truck for road legal repairs. Rear ends rebuilt in 2009 that I have documents for. A little about the truck. It's again a...

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    1995 Mack Truck

    Posted by ellingtonandson in ellingtonandson's Blog, 04 April 2013 · 203 views

    My fan isn't working for a/c and heat.  I don't have a fuse diagram to show me which one it is.  Does anyone know where I can get a diagram from or any suggestions.Thanks!

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    Scrap Metal

    Posted by Aluminum Guy in Aluminum Guy's Blog, 01 April 2013 · 298 views
    Aluminum

    Scrap Metal Hey All...I am in the aluminum scrap metal business. I have the option of purchasing over 200k lbs. of 1980  Mack Transmissions & motors.I need to know approximate percentage of Aluminum per trans & motor. If anyone can offer there expertise I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you,AL Guy  

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    compressor recirculation valve

    Posted by JohnS in JohnS' Blog, 28 March 2013 · 270 views

    Having an issue with the compressor recirculation valve. I hooked the computer and it says that it is shorted low or open cercuit. I'm looking all over and I cant find or identifiy this item.  

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    EGR Emissions Delete

    Posted by 04Mack in 04Mack's Blog, 18 March 2013 · 259 views

    New to this.  Have a 2004 Mack with a 460 ASET, pretty sure it's the AC because it has the EGR cooler.  Been have some problems with it and are pretty sure that it is the EGR valve and possibly the cooler.  I know that with the 08 and new you can delete the emissions but i can not find a way to delete them on the ASETs.  Was wondering...

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    mp8

    Posted by lbeltrame in techwreck, 18 March 2013 · 227 views

    I have a MP8 motor in a 2009 trident done 160,000kms and the injector tubes failed i replaced them and only lasted another 20,000kms this is not a cheap job is there an upgrade for these around i am considering ditching the motor and putting in a used cat 

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    2008 MP8 engine

    Posted by tryingtomakealiving in tryingtomakealiving's Blog, 12 March 2013 · 558 views

    Working on 2008 Mack with MP8 overhead cam engine. Ive got problem where the gear on air compressor keeps getting chewed up. Removed tranny from truck and removed timing gear cover from rear on this engine. Found the intermediate idler (double idler) gearset rubbing into aluminum timing cover. Wanted to know if anyone has come across this problem before.

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    2002CL700cammel back replacement

    Posted by butchk in butchk's Blog, 05 March 2013 · 333 views

    We are starting to replace the cammel back spring on a quad dump truck. The labor cost at the mack dealer is $2600.00 and $2400.00 parts to replace springs and all hardware. Is there any tricks to doing this job or anything a fella should know before starting.

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    Good or Bad, 2002 Mack Freedom Renault Diesel?

    Posted by thunderhawk in Thunderhawk's Blog, 04 March 2013 · 237 views
    Renault, Mack, Freedom

    Can anyone tell me what 2002 Mack Freedoms are like?Are they worth buying?What kind of mileage do they get?Does the engine and automatic transmission hold up well? ThanksCasey

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    Dash

    Posted by Macktrk21 in Macktrk21's Blog, 04 March 2013 · 160 views

    The plastic tabs that hold the inserts in the center dash are breaking off on my RD688S.  Is there a way to repair it without replacing the dash?  Or is there an aftermarket dash or insert I can put in there?

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    2000 mack rd

    Posted by twswasteservice in twswasteservice's Blog, 20 February 2013 · 233 views

    Does anyone have any tips on em7 cam /lifter removal



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