jaysm35a2 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I got the 66'back from the shop , oil in my air system and a leaky oil pan gasket.I found out that I had to pay $1,471.31 for a Reman Air compressor. Does that sound correct. I have the part # of RX283782BXR that they said was a Mack part # . Its for the 711 Mack engine. Ive never had to buy one before so I wanted to make sure. There's a 442.31 core charge that was added to make it 1,471.31.I didnt think the $105.78 was too bad for the oil pan gasket.An empty wallet - Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Wow.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yeah , I thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Holy SMOKES!!!!I had my compressor rebuilt for $500, door to door in a few days. Few hours labor to get it on/off.Are you going to get your $442 core money back?? Why did you get charged if they had a core?I'd pay someone $100 to put a pan gasket on, just so they can get all dirty! Only problem, mine leaks everywhere else too and you'd never know the pan gasket was dry anyway?? LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 They took the 442.31 core charge off and left me with 1,029.92 to pay. Like I said I was told that was a Mack part number but I didnt know Mack charged that much for a reman air compressor for a truck that old or even had one. I figured having it rebuilt would have been fine but they acted like that wasnt an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 1,400 for a reman air compressor doesn't seem possible,why don't you see if Barry can tell you how much they cost.I would say five to six hundred sounds right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Killer is due one, gathering up lottsa oil in system, cant do that much for one though,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 MACKS , im going to see if he can. I hope the part # is correct.By the way im looking to pull the PTO set up off the truck. It works if anyone can use it. I need to find the plate that goes back on the tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Those plates are easy to get. Nothing special about them. I had one with a pinhole and leaked. Picked one up at local truck parts store.If you want to check on getting compressor rebuilt, check with Mason Truck partshttp://www.masontrucksales.com/I've been by the place on my way to one of the local race tracks. Nothing to look at, but they do good work.One day shipping for me, one day for them to rebuild it, one day back. TruFlo 500? something like that. I did get a new coupler for mine as the original bakelite one had a couple cracked teeth on it. Mine puked tons of oil before I had it done. I'd fill that lil tank up pretty quick and had to make sure I drained it every trip. For the last 8 yrs, not so much as a drop of oil in the tank!!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Don't mean to steal the thread, but does anyone make a rebuild kit for the compressors for those daring amoung us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Don't mean to steal the thread, but does anyone make a rebuild kit for the compressors for those daring amoung us?I think both Bendix and Midland have kits available. 1 Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 You're gonna be hard pressed to find someone that can rebore the cylinders oversize due to the small bore.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 You're gonna be hard pressed to find someone that can rebore the cylinders oversize due to the small bore.RobSo a new set of rings doesnt usually do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 I think we have a FleetPride close by , what should I tell the guy at the counter about the plate?Next, anyone need a PTO kit?Im curious too about reboring the cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 So a new set of rings doesnt usually do the trick?The bores wear a taper into them. You set the ring gap at the top, and it is wide at the bottom. It can work but is less than design criteria allows. Will probably have a short lifespan, or pass oil immediately negating your effort. Years ago I bored one using a faceplate on a lathe. Probably less expensive for a reman unit than the hassle would cost screwing around with it.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Two or three years back a Tuflo 500 was about 340.00 here at a store that most guys buy their aftermarket parts and at that price why try to over haul a compressor. Its going to cost you 100.00 i think to bore it.Then the crank may need to be ground. Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Will a 501 slip on in place of the 500? I've never tried but have both styles.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Will a 501 slip on in place of the 500? I've never tried but have both styles.RobYes it will and so will a 1300 midland. Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm gonna cart the 1300 that is on my 1980 R model up to the rebuilder next month when I visit my son. It is slow to build air and I wanna start to driving this one shortly.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Get a rough measurement of the plate and how many bolts(mine was 6). Don't think it's a big deal, might call them to check the options. The stuff is pretty standard. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I had mine bored at the local engine machine shop and was able to buy conrods, pistons, rings, bearings gaskets and unloader valve kit. I also found I need the crank ground. The whole lot cost about $400.00 Aussie dollars. I have the satisfaction of knowing it has been repaired correctly should last well into the future as the truck doesn't do any serious work and I don't want to pull it off again as the steering box clashes really bad being right hand drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rqatwju21 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Wow. Very interesting. Quote fielxo for truckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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