daveigou

I agree with Paul. I'd rather try to explain no sticker than a bootleg sticker. I must admit though, I'm haven't been brave enough to go out of state (PA) on our "classis car" plates. Has anyone else out there been stopped and questioned at a scale?

Maybe a Perkins (Massey Ferguson)?

Take it to a good fabricator, cut the end out, straighten it, and weld the end back in it. Sounds like a lot of work, but it is still cheaper than a new tank.

2003 was the last year for "E-Tech", by then the E-Techs were doing pretty good. 2004 was the first year for "Asset" (EGR), '04's and '05's were trouble. 2004 thru 2007 were Assets, the last ones did better than the early ones. 2008 (EPA 2007) are engines with DPF aftertreatment, the early ones had problems, but the later ones are doing OK. 2011 model year (EPA 2010) are DPF & SCR. We don't have any of these on the road yet, too soon to tell. Dave

Does that mean you kept your MH. I hope you did. Dave

The cb accomodation in the header is a factory option, and had to be specified. It is also possible to specify both locations. It should be easily apparent if is is so equipped. Otherwise it probably doesn't have it. Dave

Maby this is a little dumb, and please forgive me if it is, but even if the coolant level is up in the overflow tank, it still may be possible for the coolant level to be low in the expansion tank, make sure you check it at both places. Dave

I think you were right about this. As I remember, there were actually two that were making the rounds to customers here in the Lancaster area. They were painted gold with a gold stripe, one was a R686 with a hood scoop and a big "300" logo on the hood, and an R700 with a 325 V8, which a local contractor bought for a lowboy tractor. I remember all this because at the time I was driving a mighty F-1000 Ford with a 534 ci V8, and I thought I had a bad ass ride, but those Macks were really something! Dave

Don't forget, I don't think their engines are actually EPA '10 compliant, I believe they are only able to do this with banked credits, sooner or later they're going to have to comlpy.

You're on the right track. I also agree with your last statement on another post, and our experience is also that we are seeing fewer problems with "08 & '09 trucks then we had back in '04. By '06 & '07, the Asset engines were doing alot better, especially after some of the later updates, but there were still issues. I still think that we're through the scariest part of emissions with EGR & DPF. I don't think SCR is that big a deal. But that being said, there are others that feel there will be some breakthrough on the horizon that will clean up the emissions in the combustion chamber instead of in the exhaust after-treatment, and all this other crap (EGR, DPF & SCR) will go the way of the dinosaur. For example, Volvo is experimenting with burning a mixture of diesel & methane. Most people in the know still agree that diesel power will continue to be the power of choice for heavy trucks well into the future.

I know Dave McKenna, manager of Mack powertrain very well he's been out here several times to see us. If you haven't seen his section on macktrucks.com, take a few minutes to do so. International's mass EGR is going to pay a penalty in heat rejection & fuel mileage, let alone serviceability. I really think Mack & Volvo have the inside track on SCR.

Take a look at the Maxxfoce video on youtube. If you think SCR is a nightmare, look at this. Yikes!!! Try the link below, if that doesn't work search youtube for "maxxforce" Thanks, but no thanks. Three inter-coolers, two turbos?

Not sure about what you mean about a "Cat nightmare", I think that was a compliment. It's still too soon to tell, but it seems like Mack is in a good position with EPA 2010 technology, they have had a little time to "de-bug" the basic MP engine platform, and everybody else will hit the street with brand new product. I heard Cummins is struggling to get certified for 2010. I think 2010 technology sucks for sure, but it's here anyway. The Titan looks good in that extreme logging application, but I still think it missed the "mark" for most of the rest of the North American market.

i can't find much on that thing, but what I did find showed it as only being put into service Sept. 2009. If that is legit, there may be factory warranty on that thing. Check it out. Dave

You are to be commended sir, a good concience is not a curse at all. Hats off

What's under the hood?

Another thing about the LR that I forgot, it looks like it ran a torque converter between the clutch and transmission. I think that's what the extra gauges were on the top of the dash. Definitely neat old trucks.

Definitely wasn't an Allison. I think it was a nine speed.

I agree with fjh on this one. You said the previous owner had all Macks, and he is just assuming the other guys don't have any problems. THEY DO. Don't think series turbo Cats are trouble free! Dave

Hope this helps. The plugs at the power divider and top carries side cover are magnetic. They are only for initial fill and should be checked (for metal flakes) and cleaned at service. After that check oil level at the middle of the lower axle housing. Dave Mack axle lube.doc

Just in case you're interested, power is 12 cyl Cummins NVHB natuarally aspirated (400 hp) I'm not sure what trans is in them, some 2-stick Mack, could be a 9 or 10 speed. Dave

Here's a picture I took in Harrisburg recently. The way I get the story,Aycock bought these as dump trucks, removed the bodies and kept them as prime movers ever since. It looks like it's been awhile since they've seen any action. Dave

The pro's for Steer-tek air ride are: improved ride quality, slightly lighter weight. The con's are: not serviceable, not able to set camber, not able to replace king pins. I am around both, and I can't usually tell if it is air ride or not just by driving it. I work closely with a customer who has both spring steer and air ride steer axles in fleet service, and tire wear is not as good with air ride steer,and there have been some handling (front end shimmey) complaints, seems like mostly with shorter wheelbase trucks. Based on my experience, I would not order it on a new truck, however I would not let it keep me from buying a used truck if everything else was right. Dave

Also noticed it has an air-ride steer axle. There have also been some issues with those. For one thing, they are not serviceable, if a kingpin wears out, the whole axle goes in the scrap bin. Dave