Steve L

Unfortunately autocardc I don’t think Volvo have the capability or the interest in producing monster trucks like Mack’s used to.

It’s so straight and probably original. . . . . It’s a bargain

I plan to keep the steering pump on back of the compressor. Not sure if a front mount pump will fit an Aussie truck as the steering box is right there. I’ll get a steel E6 timing cover and see if it fits. My main concern is the diameter of the cranks where the damper adapter presses on, hopefully they are both the same. If so I’m sure a front engine mount swap is doable.

Similar to a metro liner we have here in OZ, approx 1994

How very true Hayseed I lost a truck over the range going down to Balina from Adelaide early 70s in a Ford D1000 185 Cummins overloaded to the crapper ( as we did back then ) the red reflections on the bitumen from the hot brake drums were brighter than the side lights on the trailer. It stayed upright tho and I’m here to tell the story. So I have been a pussy going down hills ever since.

I wish to replace my E6 in a R model with a E7 400 does anyone know if a E6 timing cover will fit a mechanical E7 so I can use the existing R front engine mount. I’m fairly sure the covers are interchangeable but what about the crank pulley as I’ll need to use a E6 damper and pulley, Pictures of each crank front boss look the same but I can’t find actual dimensions. Waste or time asking Volvo.

Geeeeee! I would love to have that in here in OZ

We all want to see the video. Why so many engines Nigeria, I guess you might be running out of parts

Re: modified R models. Some of you might remember Eddie Holland, he was a dear and long time friend of mine, we worked together in New Guinea way back in the 60s (now I’m giving way my vintage haha!) spent many days bogged in the bush together, sadly he passed. Well shortly after I built my R model Eddie built one. His was a ground up re build and called it “ EDDIE LINER “ even had an oval Eddie liner emblem each side of the hood. That truck sure looks good. It maybe mistaken for a V8 Valueliner which a few have but take a look at the grill and headlight profile, it’s a flat front R model.

I reckon that was it Paul, also the cab was as high as a Superliner so that fitted the Mack V8 era. lookin for a cheap “R” metro liner (square bonnet model). Gunna lift the cab a few inches to clear twin air cleaners while leaving the bonnet on its present mounts. Should make an interesting truck.

Lifting the R model cab makes a huge difference to the internal temps and quietening the cab down. While I was waiting delivery of a new Valueliner ( probably the first ever sold in SA late 86 ) I decided to lift the cab of a R model, 250C quad box I had sitting round. I lifted the cab 9” but left the bonnet and guards in the original position, cut the top out the hood and glassed modified sides in, looked similar to a SAR. About March 87 the modified R model with its driver visited Mack’s Wacol QLD to pick up spares for its regular trip to WA. Mack’s climbed all over it and took many pics. I got a call from a guy at Mack’s saying they were interested in building a V8 Valueliner and my truck gave them an insight into what one would look like. The rest is history. Eventually I sold the truck and it has changed hands a few times but the last reference I received was it’s still running and had a tipper body installed.

You have to use a rear mount pto on a 12 speed if you want to run out, my experience with 12 speed side mount pto’s are, you need to have the main box in 4th gear to get the body to raise at an acceptable speed, hence 4th gear is much too high to move the dumpster while raising. The 12 is a very versatile and bullet proof gearbox that will work in harmony with all Mack engines, even the Superliner E9 500 which Im restoring ATM. I have done many millions of kilometres in 12 speeds since they were introduced, at times pulling over 100 tons in outback Australia and they NEVER let me down. I also regularly pulled a 100 ton with a 6 speed 237 on 4.17s before the 12 speed came out. I’m presently looking for a rear mount pto ( maybe 2 ) for my Valueliner and CH 12 speed tippers. Even part numbers may help. cheers Steve

Hi guys, I have a 88 R model with a 12 speed box and am trying to find a rear mount pto. The present side mount pto won’t run gravel out while moving. My other R model I swapped for a 13 speed fuller to achieve this but I much prefer the Mack 12 over any other gearbox. If I could find 2 rear mount pto’s I’ll put the 12 speed back in my 2nd dumpster. 👍 hope someone can shed some light on it for me, even part numbers. Chelsea and Parker both haven’t replied to my emails, I guess they don’t bother with earlier and REAL trucks. cheers from OZ Steve