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James,dont worry about the state of the shop.most shops get untidy at times.the chassis looks well restored and painted.the cab looks solid..much much worse has been restored.....pictures help get problems solved.good luck its a lovely project. Paul

Yes keep posting it'll keep you going at the restoration and help get through the days when nothing seems to be going well.as steve.s said you have the attention of old Mack fans around the world.keep up the good work you have started. Paul

WOW what a birthday present.It looks fantastic.Best of luck with it and yeah keep us posted on your progress with it.Happy 75 th Birthday and with a gift like that id say you are more than happy... Paul

Hi all,I'd like to tell you of something that happened to me yesterday but first a bit of background to the story.Ireland is a very small country pop.about 4million people.Every year soccer clubs around the country compete for the FAI cup the highest trophy in the game here.Winning it is equal to a team winning the Super Bowl in the U.S. Drogheda the city were we live has a club called Drogheda United Football Club(DUFC) who won the trophy on the 10th of Nov leading to great celebrations in the city.Now to get to see the trophy is great but to touch it is an honour most dont get.One of my good friends,who lives beside me,his daughter is Public Relations Official for DUFC.Yesterday I was out cleaning and polishing the Cruiseliner when both my friend and his daughter came over and shoved the cup in my hands and said "smile"...The following picture says it all.To have the cup,our Cruiseliner and me in the same photo is something i'll never forget.Hope you all enjoy the story.... Paul

Its an absolute beauty.I like your term "east coast Cruiseliner" nice one that...... Paul

Great.I'll order that valve.many thanks to you and mrs Mack for your help. Paul

There doesnt appear yo be any shims on it at the moment but that doesnt mean a new one wont need to be shimed.I did see how to work out the shims needed but I forget..do you or anyone else know? Thanks Paul

Thats it ok Paul...thanks.My son was looking it up too but we didnt come across that.maybe we just used the wrong description....thanks Paul

Wow those Cruiseliners are something else.Is that you on the video talking about the Cruiseliner?.The E9 Cruiseliner interior is exactly the same as our Cruiseliner except ours is blue.they really are some trucks.... Paul

Yes I do notice that the exhaust is clean after the turbo spools up and the engine produces very little smoke if i ease the the power on instead of just flooring it. Paul

Is cylinder wash a problem without this working? Iv no experence with Mack engines and im getting advice from two sides...one says I dont need it and one says ill do damage to the engine because of cylinder wash from overfueling.....thanks for your input by the way... Paul

When we were looking for a cabover we almost bought an Astro but passed because we really wanted a Cruiseliner.the Astro is a hell of a truck too.they look really well. Paul

Wish ya got a picture too!!! I got a message yesterday of a Cruiseliner for sale in New York state.its rough but running and driveing.6000 dollars asking price.... Paul

Yes Paul that would be great if you could.just let me know price and shipping and ill get it to you... Paul

So far it isnt...we cant find one anywhere.we are interested in trying fjh's idea see how that goes.... Paul

Thats interesting.if we put a bolt in to restrict the rack movement how will it affect the trucks performance?..and cold starting?thanks for the hint. Paul

The air ride cab on your Cruiseliners sounds like a nice addition to have.was that a factory option? Ours has coil sprung cab but its not bad to ride in.we have P.S and a/c and western interior.i have wanted a Cruiseliner since i was 14 now 46 years later i got my dream.she will be well looked after.... Paul

That looks a very interesting project.There were very few Macks with gas engines over here in Ireland so I know very little about them.The lads on this site will I'm sure know more...good luck with it and do keep us up to date on how the project is going.I for one would be very interested. Paul

Interesting pic Paul.The Puff Limiter on our EM6 is leaking air from a small hole on the cylinder thats screwed into the injector pump.see photo.We're told this cylinder cant be overhauled.We blocked off the air line from the valve on the inlet manifold to stop the leak.... Paul

That 83 Cruiseliner is a find ok..E9 low miles.I'll look the video up later.Our Cruiseliner is somthing the same.EM 300 motor 6 speed Maxitoqure box Camelback rear.It was built in Allentown shipped to Kuwait for a construction project which never happened so it sat in its wooden shipping box for 6 years.it was then shipped to the Uk where it worked for 3 years and the next 3 owners showed it but never worked it.we bought it after it sat in a shed for 14 years.Mileage? 153,000..... Paul

I will have to look that up.thanks for the tip.Are your two Cruiseliners the only ones in the video?Have you still got them? Paul

Some coolnold american iron there Bob....and thst weather looks bearable certinaly better thsn cold wet Ireland.... Paul

Have to get a look at that...me being a Cruiseliner fanatic.... Paul

I dont know but i'd buy it anyway...your bound to get some numbers off the chassis or engine/gearbox that the guys could trace.once in a lifetime chance.im sure someone who knows/has an AC could tell you where to look.best of luck with it. Paul

The puff limiter is disabled on our Cruiseliner because its leaking air badly down at the injector pump.We are looking for one but no luck finding one yet.Can they be repaired? Or is it just a throw away part? Paul