The wife is gonna be mad

[BGarofalo 157]

Well, I found a truck I couldn't walk away from... I found this pup destined to be chopped up in NY. I made a deal and trailered her home with the CL613. I was wondering if anybody has seen it running around the CT area? Maybe even a picture? I was told it just hauled their cranes and big excavators up I95 in CT. Tag says custom built for The Stamford House Wrecking Company. Mack E9 powered with 18 speed and 58k camelback. 5.32 ratio. It is in very good shape despite is rugged appearance. 290k original miles.

The wife says to me, "What are you gonna do with another one??" I just told her I needed a spare in case my other one breaks down lol.

[Mack man 1973 271]

I always tell my wife I'm investing in her future after I die it is just one more thing you can sell at the auction . Lol

[41chevy 9,436]

Can't write what my wife used to say every time I bring another pet home. After 70 or so she just shakes her head. Paul

[j hancock 10,980]

Tell her that the guys on BMT said it was OK.

That will smooth things right out.....

[Outbehindthebarn 397]

Wasn't that the truck on ebay with the engine knock?

[dogg rescue 194]

So the next time she buys another pair of shoes...

[Superdog 5,831]

Can't write what my wife used to say every time I bring another pet home. After 70 or so she just shakes her head. Paul

Mine said once " You buy one more truck and I'm leaving" Evidently I haven't bought the right "one more truck" yet,so I keep trying.

[BGarofalo 157]

Wasn't that the truck on ebay with the engine knock?

Yea I first saw it on Ebay. Sounds like a dropped valve seat.

1998 was the last year of the E9's in the states correct?

[Baxter 491]

Short!

[Mike 746]

Just glad you could save it from a boat ride or chopper.

mike

[MACKTRUCKS4 181]

I thought I saw it in the TNT or TBG, said it had a spun bearing.

[thomastractorsvc 1,363]

as long as the truck it is not all rusted out, engine rebuild or swap is easier than body work just ask my painter going on 118 days to paint a hood and a cab with no rust repair

[felicello122 143]

118 days and no rust, what's the hold up

[David 648]

My wife just updates the auction brochure she plans on handing out at the wake.

[alex g 419]

Funerals at 1 o'clock auctions at 2 is what I get

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[Quickfarms 222]

My wife has not been in my shop in years, actually she does not go out in my storage yard

[mowerman 1,607]

wow,,that think looks real good,,,just scrach it up,and shoot it,,,,clean the aluminum,,,and she will be pissing herself over it.lol.bob

[41chevy 9,436]

No one would have the love affair with each and every piece I've collected over the past 40 plus years hell I sold a half dozen cars this year that I bought new in the early / mid 70's, raced and parked in the barn. l still fight he urge to buy em back. I've been agonizing the past 4 months finalizing the sale of my '51 Vicky and my '72 Valkry.

Told every body in my family to put an ad on BMT for the adoption of my trucks and "stuff". Paul

[BGarofalo 157]

Well, I found the problem. Motor turned over by hand no problem. Pulled the valve covers and everything looked good so I charged up the batteries and rolled it over with no fuel. The squeak noise it made is very distinct. Drained the oil and dropped the pan and found my issue. Spun rod bearings on 2/6. No surprise really, I bought it knowing it had issues. Crank is salvageable so that's a relief. Looks like its time to pull the motor. Ill try to do a write up of going through and E9 rebuild.

Now I just need to work in an E9 overhaul kit in this years Christmas presents!

[mowerman 1,607]

well now you will have a fresh engine as well have a ball...bob

[2stacksuperdog 4,113]

Company still runs a superliner with a E9 moving their equipment

[Vladislav 2,393]

It seems you'll need balls to have a ball with it.

E9 overhaul kits aren't for an avarage pocket.

Can you buy just a bearing shells set and grind the shaft?

[BGarofalo 157]

All parts are still available individually. Mack prices the individual pieces 10x what it would be to get you to buy the whole kit. For example I can get a complete engine kit from Mack for $4300. If I were to but a single piston/liner its $875. Crazy right? Ill pull the motor now but i'll have to wait a bit to get the engine back together with the holidays coming up.

Ill say that the company that had this truck spared no expense for repairs. That's one reason I bought this truck. It is not all cobbled together.

[Vladislav 2,393]

$4300 for a complete kit doesn't sound bad.

I just remember seeing PAI one on the net for something like $9000.

Good luck on putting the engine back together.

[Outbehindthebarn 397]

Glad your getting at it!