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I will plan to attend the "inspection" at the nunnery.  That is if I can get my chauffer, mike69mackman, to stop too (which should not be a difficult task).  Perhaps one of these years he and I will not "fight" over the same "nun".

P.S. Make sure we do not get a nun that is PG!

Bringing this thread to the top.  Dates are June 16-17.  I am planning to arrive after lunch on Thursday (15th).  Many show up on Thursday and most leave on Saturday afternoon.  Friday night is the "family reunion" foodfest.  Reserve your wrist bands so you can get in the line early.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate and not be "mudcungie".  Safe travels.

Who is planning to be at the show?

6 hours ago, Superdog said:

Good to finally meet you too,I was hoping to run into you again,didn't kniow if you saw it or not but you MH was on one of the banners on the outside of the fence advertising for the show.

My MH on an advertising banner...where is my royalty check?!   Do you have a pic of the banner?

I saw you in the building on Friday but you were talking to several other people.  I passed your truck several times during the show but never saw you sitting there.  Glad I was able to meet you on Thursday.  Keep "plugging away" at your weight loss and improving health.

Mike,

Nice to meet and talk with you and your son at the show.  Sorry I missed the group photo...raining and was "hiding" in the horse arena.  Take care!

Enjoyed the show.  Back home in OH, uneventful trip, best kind.  1600 miles RT and averaged 7mpg running 65-70mph.

1 hour ago, Underdog said:

Around that time period Mack had 2 different oil pans, one with about 34 qt. capacity, and the ESI deep pan 52 qt. I think with the E-tech late '90s they did away with the deep pan option. I thought it went away with the centri-max, but apparently not, Ken. My '85 has the big oil pan with 3 spin-on filters.

Greg,

Thanks!  Makes sense about a larger pan.  Do you know if the same pan fits both the E6 and E7?  I do not remember specifics about the oil pan when the E7 was developed.  I looked in my parts book and it lists only one pan.  I checked some other E7 spec sheets and they all show 33.5 qts. capacity.  Perhaps it was a dealer installed item or installed by Martin's.

I just changed the oil and filters (2 spin-on + 1 centri-max) in my 1992 EM7-300.  The spec sheet shows 33.5 qts including filters but I added 13+ gallons (52 qts) to get to the FULL mark on the dipstick.  I use Shell Rotella Triple-Protection/T4 15W-40.  Mack recommends SAE50 synthetic lube in the transmission and  either 75W-90 or 80W-90 synthetic in the axles.  Capacity is typically about five (5) gallons per component.

http://www.macktrucks.com/-/media/files/pv776-89149448.pdf/?la=en

https://www.wattstruckcenter.com/portal/engine/filter-kits/ (click on the E6/E7 filter kits BUTTON at top of page)

I plan to be there on Wednesday.  I am sure there are some MH parts I want but don't have a list.  BMT group photo is usually Saturday at noon.  Safe travels everyone!

Mike,

Thanks for the update and good to hear you are doing well.  Are you going to Des Moines?  I plan to be there.  Look for the baby blue Roll Hauler MH!

How big is the box and how heavy?  If Freightrain is not going to Des Moines, I could transport it to Canton.  That is if I make it to Des Moines safe and sound.  Larry lives just a few miles from me.

Using IE11 and no issues "that I know of".

Just over one (1) week till we travel to Des Moines.  Tim Hoover will not be joining the convoy as he is leaving on Tuesday evening and travelling the PA/OH/IN turnpike route.  Per the original message, contact me if you are interested in joining.

Safe travels to those headed to Des Moines.

18 hours ago, 41chevy said:

You going to be at the  NMRA FORD SUPERNATIONALS  at National Trail Raceway, Hebron,  in early June?  I'm running my SVT there  after final dyno  and tune at George Montgomery's in Akron.  Close to you?

Paul,

Is this place north of Akron (just north of 303) on Route 8 near Boston Heights?

The 2017 show will be held on Friday and Saturday July 21 & 22 at the Morrison's Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg, PA.  This year's show will be held in conjunction with the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Department's 125th Anniversary celebration.  The MVFD will be selling ox roast sandwiches and other food/drink items starting each day at 11am.  They will provide entertainment each night starting at 7pm.  They will be selling a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday 7am-10am.  Plan to attend and support a local organization.  For more information and registration form please go to the Keystone Chapter's website http://www.keystonetrucks.org/ and click on "2017 MARTINSBURG, PA SHOW INFORMATION" button.

The Chapter is seeking any fire related equipment to help make the MVFD celebration as huge success.

A group of guys from south central PA are planning to convoy to the national ATHS show in Des Moines, IA.  The plan is to leave the Altoona, PA area on Tuesday morning May 23rd (O dark 30) via Route 22.  Quick stop at Watt's to meet Tim Hoover and then on to New Stanton.  Travel west on I-70 and stop at London, OH (exit 79).  Then continue west on I-70 to Indy then I-74 west to Danville, IL where we will overnight at the Sleep Inn.  On Wednesday we will continue west on I-74 to I-80 west to Des Moines.  We will leave Des Moines on Sunday morning (28th) and return on the same route with stop for the night at Richmond, IN (New Paris OH Fairfield Inn).  Then return home on Monday.

I will be leaving Tuesday morning from my residence in Canton, OH and driving I-77 south to Route 30 west to I-71 and south to Columbus OH.  I will be meeting the PA group in London, OH (exit 79).

If anyone is interested in being part of our convoy, send an email to rollhauler at outlook dot com and put "Des Moines Convoy" in the subject.

I saw in WoT another group is planning a convoy from MD via Route 30.  Route 30 would be an interesting route but will take forever with mountains, two lane highway, and small towns.

Tom,

Sorry for your loss.  It could have been worse but that does not make it any easier to handle.  Good luck with the insurance settlement.

Thoughts and prayers going your way!

I visited the local (10 miles away) used truck dealer and measured several Rs and RDs.  The door width varies from 31-3/4" near the bottom to 32" near the middle.  The overall height is about 53-1/2".  Distance from the lower mirror bracket to bottom of the door is about 29-1/2".  The depth is about 5" inside to outside door skin (4-7/8" from inside the skin).  I hope this answers your question.  If you need more information, send me a PM, and I will help as best I can.

It is too damn bad you cannot get a straight answer.  I was told and have seen many times, there are no dumb questions.  But I see there are some knowledgeable with smart ass answers and getting tired of seeing the BS!  As the saying goes "everyone likes a little but no one likes a smart ass."  I will be out and about this week and will find an R and measure the door.  Perhaps it would be easier for you to find a R and measure it yourself considering the BS replies you are getting.  Is there any other information you want concerning the door?

Any Mack dealer or truck parts outlet should be able to match your existing strap.  I don't think there is anything "special" about the Mack tank straps.

42 minutes ago, eddeere said:

The oil sample or analysis makes good sense. When I buy a used tractor,  truck, or backhoe I change the oil and send a sample to Blackstone Labs for analysis. It gives you a good idea on the condition of the engine. Unless you change the oil it is sometimes hard to get a good sample.

"Back in the day" I had fleets use a vampire/suction pump and clean tubing if not at an oil change.  The sample bottle attached to the pump and the UO was drawn into the bottle with the pump.  You need two (2) bottles, one to purge the line (about 1/2 bottle) and the second (clean/new) for the actual sample.  Remember to use the tubing only ONCE and then trash.

9 minutes ago, j hancock said:

Hi Ken, Any particular reason for the Delo to Rotella change?

When I changed the oil in 2012 I had access to Chevron at my friend's farm in OH and it was "priced right".  Personally I prefer Rotella but I think either one is a good oil.

I did not realize the PS pump is connected to the air compressor.

15 hours ago, sodly said:

Speaking of air horns..... 

Does anyone know when Mack went from round to square horns?  

As far as I know, either horn (Hadley or Grover) could be spec'd/ordered.  The "standard" horn may have been Hadley (rectangular).

Being a retired "oil expert", I recommend taking a yearly oil sample.  That will determine if and when you need to change the oil.  Something to consider, if the truck is only used for parades, short trips, etc. the engine and oil do not get hot enough for long enough time to drive off moisture and other contaminants.  I must admit the oil/filters in my MH were changed in May 2012 and still running without an oil change (about 7K miles).  However, when I run the MH to shows, it is for several hours so the engine/oil do get hot.  When it comes out of winter "hibernation" in 2017, O/F change is scheduled.  BTW, currently has Chevron Delo 15W-40 but will get Shell Rotella T 15W-40 in the spring.  Personally I am not a believer in using synthetic engine oil unless there is a valid reason why you need it (cold and extremely hot operating environment for example).  I do however recommend synthetic lube for transmission and rear axles.  Bottomline...used oil analysis is your friend.  Just my 2 cents.