Sylvester Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I have an opportunity to purchase an L. It hasn't run for at least 4 years and hasn't pulled a load for about 20. I knew the previous owner well. He hauled heavy equipment with it specifically Koering Draglines. I collect all sorts of old Iron and my collection is getting heavier with my interest in Caterpillar. I have just recently completed a 1938 D23J. If I stay with Cats my present hauler isn't big enough and I really like the look of the old Mack. It has a Lipe auxillary which I have no idea how to shift yet but by the time its ready to haul a Low bed I figure I'll have learned how.looking forward to learning more.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Welcome to the forums! You came to the right place to learn about old Macks! Lots of friendly folks and great information here! Enjoy... Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 You wouldn't have to twist my arm very hard to buy that one.Does it have the Mack-Lanova diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 In its present colours it even matches the Cats! LOL! Once fixed up, that'd look mighty fine towing a lowboy loaded with vintage equipment, be like going back in time! Let us all know how you go, mate.CheersAndy Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 In its present colours it even matches the Cats! LOL! Once fixed up, that'd look mighty fine towing a lowboy loaded with vintage equipment, be like going back in time! Let us all know how you go, mate.CheersAndy ←Thanks Guys. Superdog it does have the Mack Lanova Diesel but as yet I don't know much about it. I have rebuilt several of the END engines. What's the displacement of the the Lanova engine? Any one have a good shot of the right side of the engine. This one currently has a real rats nest of injection lines. I guess as one failed the owner would just use any line from any old engine to replace it. I'd like to see how it should look.I have the resources to fabricate new lines @ work. Andy my oldest son wants in on this one. That's a good thing I think except he wants to paint it the original dark blue that is under the yellow. I always liked the really dark green. Ol' Cat yellow works for me but she's a long way from paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I have one very similar,I'll take some pics of the engine and post them first chance I get.There were 2 sizes,the END510 and the END672. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Welcome !That's a great truck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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