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EM6285 Thanks for taking time to get the pictures and post them here. There are some great looking Macks in PR. I don't know where they were last time I was there about 10 years ago! Nice to see Mack is making a come back! Firemack

Yes and also a B405F but those were really very low production.

B75F, B85F, B95F B125F are Firetruck designations, and were available as gas or Diesel. The first Mack Diesel Firetruck was sold in 1960 and went to Bermuda. B75 was a 464 or 510 Gas with a 750 GPM Pump B85 was a 707 Gas , 711 Diesel with a 750 GPM pump B95 was a 707 Gas,711 Diesel, or Hall Scott with a 1000 GPM pump B125 was a 707 Gas,711 Diesel or Hall Scott with a 1250 GPM pump Firemack

Harly Charlie, I listed a 1951 L Model B95 Mack in Alabama last year, I think it is still listed on this site, It was upgarded to a 711 diesel and 1250 pump. Was in service until about 4 years ago. Let me know if you are interested and I can get you connected to the owner. Surface rust on the grill surround, truck has about 32,000 miles, new engine has less than 10000 miles. Firemack

The Fuel Pump arm absolutely needs to be against the cam lobe when bolting it up to the block (and you will feel the pressure when bolting it up). Also to verify that it is working properly you can add a t in the line (pressure side) and add a line to a fuel pump gauge to read the pump pressure and make sure it is indeed pumping. I used this to diagnose that our B75 was actually running out of fuel becuase the fuel pump (just rebuilt) could not keep up with the demand while at operating rpm. It could keep up all day at idle, but would run out of fuel while driving, so use the fuel pump pressure gauge to monitor the pressure at idle and while running. The B75 would drop pressure (typically 2-3 pounds at idle) and run out of fuel (0 PSI) when under load. Firemack

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Here are some pictures I took at the show.

Brunnerville Road side Line up

Mack MH 612 hauling Radnor's B75F Pumper at Gerhardts Show on Lititiz 10/6/2012

Napa 1503 will work Firemack

Olsons is usually reasonably priced. I have used them several times and recommend them highly. Randy's 3 kids are eating up his gasket budget! The Oil filter is no longer available, the best fit is a Napa 1503. Firemack

Paul, Great story and glad to see the truck found a good home! Firemack

Loadstar, The 707B was a strong engine, as long as it was maintained. Check the compression and oil pressure against the specs, and also make sure the radiator and cooling system are in good shape. the radiator can be about $1400 to replace, so want to check it out before you make the offer, FXFYMN hit most of the points to check. Keep us posted after you see it in person. Firemack

Tom, Sounds like you made a good purchase, any Mack CF coming out of service in decent shape is a good buy. As for your questions: 1. Shell Rotella T is a good oil, I use it in my E6 300 and have 722,000 miles since rebuilt and doesn't use any oil in 2000 miles I use it every year. 2. 80-90 weight for the trans should be fine, I just topped mine up with 80-90. 3. There should be 3 air tanks on your CF, but may have an air dryer that removes the condensation, or Bendix air bleed system, if you run the truck and you occeasionally hear a quick short air release for this unit, that is most likley what you have, if not the air dryer works when plugged into the shore line, and if you are not using the shore line then will need to drain the 3 tanks manully. The 3 tanks are usually located on the inside of the frame rails about mid ship or maybe close to the rear, and sometimes are mounted on a cross member. You can replace the manual valve with quick pull drain valves available at Napa and have a cable that you can mount inside or under the cabinets near the drains and then will not require that you crawl under the truck each time to drain the tanks. Question 4 I will defer to someone with more years working on your model Mack engine to determine when is the right interval to adjust your valves. Good Luck and post pictures of the CF, also you should join Spaamfaa if you are not already a member, as we have great national meets, once a year, next year is here in PA,NJ De area. Hope to see you and your CF at next years National event. Firemack

Check with Matt Pfahl Here might have one, his ad runs on the banner screen Firemack

1951 LS95 Pumper For sale located in Alabama. Ex Radnor PA sold in 1971 to Rossville GA, served untll 2009, Original 707 Gas and 1000 GPM Pump- Upgraded to Mack 673 diesel and Hale 1250 GPM pump. Truck runs great, minor surface rust on Grill surround. Posted pictures on this site last fall. Road ready-Good tires and could be driven with low miles on Mack 673 diesel. Owner wants to sell- has $8500 invested- make reasonable offer. If interested send me a personal message with your contact info.

Carl Your truck looks great- can't wait to see again this year, Firemack

What a nice looking truck, I am always amazed at how someone can cut up a good looking firetruck- Hope you find it. Firemack

One other issue can be the shoes are not adjusted tight enough to build up pressure, so if the brakes have not been adjusted for awhile tighten them up first then bleed the brakes per the process fxfym listed.

We have had the 6-71,8v-71,8v-92, series 60 Detroits, all have been extremely reliable in fire service application, and like anything else if you take care of it- it will take care of you. My 1982 Hahn has the 8V71 is 30 years old and runs great. I would go with Rob's advice- check the fuel line(s), filter(s) and make sure they are clear and clean, the detroit is not a complex system.

Check with Matt Pfahl, He is in CT and has an ad banner on the site. His neighbor Don Holden has few Mack Fire Trucks and may also be able to help, if Matt does not have the parts you need. Firemack

Sounds like a good stop if the church was not a total. Once they get going- a church is hard to stop because of the high roof lines. Did it have a slate roof? Firemack

Sean The Mack Museum sent me the original sales brochure, which describes the various trrim levels, but only has pictures of the vinyl and leather. I think the Magnum was only available for a short timeframe, so would be outside the level 1-4. I can scan the original brochure for you if you want to see that info, or you can request itr directly from the Mack museum. Firemack

Sean Most of the basic engine parts (fliters, belts etc.) are still available thru Watt's Mack or the local Mack dealer. I have an MH 612 with an E6-300 which is very common, and easier to get parts for than the E9, but most of the cab parts should be available from the the guys that are parting out MH's or have E9 parts. The MH cab is extremely durable, and made of Maxiglas, which of course doesn't rust. Most of the work I have been doing is making sure the doors and windows, seats, locks, gauges etc, all work correctly. I think most of these are common with other Macks so you can buy these if you need them. Firemack

We have a local FD with a Mack ED pumper that needs a new Transmission. The trans is a TR28 4 Speed with a PTO for the pump. Any leads are appreciated. Thanks Firemack