Joe Ditchkus

The B68'S only engine offered was a EN 540 gas. It was offered withquite a few chassis versions as P,T,LT,S,ST,X,SX. Not as many as the B 61 but quite a few versions. As you know even # B Models were gas powered and odd # B Models were Diesel powered.They both used the most common cab 102". Joe D.

bulldog man I hope you are getting better and back to the way you were before accident. I bet if you were in my stout little Huskie you would not have felt anything. You said in earlier post you like Brockways my new purchase 1968 Brockway 361 can be seen at Brockway Trucks Forum as Joe D'S 361 if you care to see it. Good Luck in the future. Joe D.

I have a can of B Model Mack interior green paint. I think it was the same color for all Mack interiors (steel dash) up to 1971. Gloss Spray Enamel 812Green metallic 3125X19P2.If you go to any automotive paint store that mixes paint they could probably mix you up the amount you need.I never had a problem as yet with getting it made up. Joe D.

Nice job on the 4000 White. I had a 1967 White 4000 220 cummins, RT 910,single axle and a 1972 White 9000 250 Cummins RTO 910 tandem. They were a good work truck,no frills.I had a78 and 79 Autocar Tri-Axle Dumps with the same corporate cab. Like others said the unaerodynamic design was the best looking. Joe D.

If someone is looking for a E Model there was one advertised in TNT Magazine 23Nov. 07 issue page68 it is a 1947 Mack EHX with dump $7500.00 or Best offer.Phone # 609- 298-0841.New Jersey.Was garage kept Looks good in picture but a bit pricy.

Cool site. When I first came to work a Mack dealer back in 87 we had 2 old striped (mint condition)Brockway cabs out back in the bone yard. They looked like F-models but said brockway, one was lime green, the motors were missing, an old timer that was working here at the time said that one had a Scanny? motor in it. I'll never forget that lime green cab, sadly the cabs went to the crusher.

Mackpro68 I do not think any Brockway 400 series came with a Scania Engine. The Scanny was offered in the low cab coe MB Series,I never saw a Scanny in a F Model Mack that is not to say it was not ever offered.

Worked at a township maintenance shop 20 years ago that ran 4 Waukesha powered Walter Snow Fighters,and a couple of Waukesha powered Maxim fire trucks.Needless to say,had my fill of them.Most all old 6 cylinder gas engines have that nice bassy rumble,from GMC V-6's to Macks and one of my favorites,the I.H. Red Diamond.The REO 6 cyl never seemed to have that sound.

ROB tHE v-6 gmc's HAVE A NICE SOUND. i HAVE A 1960 wHITE mUSTANG WITH A 386CU.IN fLATHEAD ENGINE IT HAS THE SPLIT EXHAUST MANIfold it makes a nice mellow sound all its own.

That is what is called a 13 speed triplex, there is also a 18 speed quadbox and a 9 speed duplex.Mack also made a tri-plex with a very deep first gear about the same as a quadbox in first gear it was avaible in vocational B Models as the B-53. You would use lolo in the back box in first or second gear only for starting out. I do not know if all but the quadboxes we had when you shifted out of lolo it could only be put back in lolo in first or reverse gear, it was designed that way from factory.

That is what is called a 13 speed triplex, there is also a 18 speed quadbox and a 9 speed duplex.Mack also made a tri-plex with a very deep first gear about the same as a quadbox in first gear it was avaible in vocational B Models as the B-53. You would use lolo in the back box in first or second gear only for starting out. I do not know if all but the quadboxes we had when you shifted out of lolo it could only be put back in lolo in first or reverse gear, it was designed that way from factory.

Your friend is right. The fuel lines are Mack parts there is a certain one for each injector from the pump.I think they are avaible from Mack as they should be the same lines that are on the 675 327 HP. engine.If they are old it is only a matter of time before they crack and leak fuel all over.

Is anyone in East Central Illinois with a dropdeck to transport a 1967 Diamond T Cabover Tandem Tractor from Cissna Park, Ill. to Lake Ariel, Penna. Truck can be made to run if needed no real hurry at present time but would like it in Penna. before snow flies. Thanks for any info.

2 Macks 1950 A-51 T,and 1962 B-67 T.

Macks. I am with you as you stated the clutch brake is only for putting trans in gear when in neutral and completely stopped I have to believe the drivers that read the post missed that comment about using the clutch brake when moving. That is why there was no clutch brake left for whoever posted on the trucks they drove.

If your truck has internal fuel lines and no turbo it is most likely a 855 cu.in 230,or 250H.P. It could be a Super 250 "927" cu.in. but not likely as there were not many of them around.

Hello Other Dog Not many B53'S left. Does yours have a Quadbox or is it the Tri-Plex with the deep reduction Low gear around 17.+ to 1. Not a lot of people heard of a Tri-Plex like that it has nice reduction for the soft stuff or in amixer doing curbs.A few Transit Companies where I live Northeast,Pa. still run B Model Mixers and DumpsThe tin on them is still pretty good as they are not used much in winter so the road salt is not much of an issue.I think the last B Model made was a B53 with Tri-Drive rears.

Thanks to all who answered my questions about Detroit powered Superliners.

Superdog. The Superliner you said was on Ebay several times is that the one in Peekslill,N.Y.? It is only about 100 miles from me I was going to look at it. When he said it had a 318 in it and was a1987? it did not seem right to me too new for a 8V-71.For a truck with less than 100.000 miles on it the cab looks like it has seen a lot of salt on roads.You are right about the 8v-92 as a bad engine I bought a new one in 1979 it was one of the worst engines I owned new another engine I do not care for is the C12 or C13 Cat lots of head gasket and turbo problems.I have a Detroit Series 60 515 HP. in a 2005 Western Star so far it has been a good engine.I had a R Model 237 that saved my Butt from loosing everything it would not quit working. It still is used today I sold it to Bolus Freight Lines in Scranton,Pa.over 20 years ago they made a roll-off to pull a race car with it. Joe D.

P.S. If this is the same truck you are talking about , do you think it is a scam as I do not want to waste a trip for nothing.

Most of these fancy Volvo Mack dealerships, gives me the impression that my business and my old truck is unwelcomed and a nusience that should go away just like the old parts they need to stock.

P.S. Toledo Mack is offically out of business and closed up. That leaves Findlay Mack or Vomack here in nw ohio area, both are quite a drive. I wonder how hard it would if I wanted to start a Sales and Service center?

Automatic Mack or anyone else that knows. What happened to Toledo Mack? I am from Pa. but when I would read a magazine with a Toledo Mack sales ad in it they always had very good prices on new trucks. Thanks Joe D.

I would like to know the last year a 8V-71 was offered in the Superliner.Also what is the prefix for a Detroit powered Superliner and the model number? What would it be for a glider kit? Some of the other truck manufacturers start it out with GC#. Thanks in advance.Joe D.

If your truck has 22" tube type rims spoke style, all you need to do is buy 24.5" rims and tires. You may have to check your spacers and cleats to make sure they are the right size. If you are putting on 1124.5 tires you will need 8.25" rims. Joe D.

Go to Macungie,Pa. it is Fathers Day Weekend. I have to say Saturday has the most trucks and vendors.Usually the first weekend of October is "Gearharts All Mack Day" It is a very good show for all Mack products past and present.It also includes Brockway as they were a division of Mack Trucks from the Mid 50's on until end of production in 1977. You will not be disappointed in either show. Joe D.

Speed. Your truck has only 2 marker lites because that was all that was required at time pf productio. In the early 50's the Federal Govt. made it a law too have 5 marker lites 1 on each corner and 3 in between. The cab markers must be amber(yellow) by law.

If it has the 3 spin on oil filters from the factory,it has the larger oil pan. If you are not sure and you have the right dipstick just fill it up to the full mark on that.The other way is to drain your oil if you know it is the proper amount in pan just measure how many gallons you drained out and what would go into the filters.

Macktrucks4. You live near the junction of 1 80 and 81.You have some dumpers in your picture who do you work for? I have a Tri Axle Western Star I usually work for Slusser Bros(Pennsy Supply) Pittston, Pa.A few years ago I hauled coal into some power plants down your way Nepco and Panther Creek. Ilive in Mount Cobb we got about 20" combined Ice and snow, Scranton got about 14" combined ice and snow.

Speed. Your truck has a GVWR of 20,000 that is the gross weight of the truck and load.Your GCW is the combined weight of tractor, trailer and load.The GCW will be considerably higher than the GVW.

UPS bought out Overnite Transportation ,I think they were from Richmond, Virginia. That is the new colors for UPS Overnite.