Popular Post Ahubbard Posted March 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2016 I am a couple days in on my project. I am replacing the etech motor in my 99 RD with a 94 mechanical e7. I wanted to post some pictures because I enjoy seeing others projects on here. Hopefully I can get the pictures to load. . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 where in avoca are you located. will be going thru there for easter at my aunt and uncles in bath up on mt. washington. what happened to the engine? what you going to do with the dm mack Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 That is a pretty cool engine crane, what I could see of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 I am in the village of Avoca. Just down the street from the only gas station. The motor was making some pretty good blow by. I have never been impressed with the electronic motor. So I bought this mechanical off my dad. Hopefully I get her in and working right. This DM was rough around the edges. Makes a good parts truck now for his DM dump. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Kind of handy. The neighbor has a wrecker. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Nice looking RD. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I imagine it will be a desirable truck once it's completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 looks like your plan is all coming together ok very handy having a crane at hand sure would make life easier Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Ya, your "friend with a wrecker" has a BIGGER wrecker then my friend with a wrecker LOL!!! But, it all works the same. Beats the hell out using a tree........... Yuns got a slightly larger shop to work in too. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Enjoyed the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys! I was able to work on my project some more today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 23 hours ago, Ahubbard said: Kind of handy. The neighbor has a wrecker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That is the best kind of Neighbor! Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Good luck on the project! Hope RD will fly soon! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ahubbard Posted March 22, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2016 After a few days I finally had some time today to work at my project again. I already like the looks of that Bosch pump between the frame rails. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 looking good Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ahubbard Posted March 30, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks for all the replies guys. Things looking good. Just waiting on my hood to come back. I had a guy fixing some fiberglass and painting. I can't wait to test drive! Goodbye ECM! Goodbye mess of wires! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 AHHHHH the simple life has returned LOL Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Now put some fuel to it and adjust your air frac control and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Did you swap the linkage over from the donor truck? Before you poked the engine in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Sorry my pictures are about all from the same angle. I finally got the hood back and things are wrapped up. I think it came out well. The donor truck throttle linkage was a little different than I needed and I decided to build my own. But before I started I called my Mack dealer. I had a serial number from an rd with mechanical already. It fit my budget to get new parts right from Mack. Pedal to pump. Made that part easy. As far as power goes, I put my s300 turbo off the etech on her. Also I slid the fuel plate ahead and spun the aneroid star wheel a few clicks until I got a nice puff of black out the stack that clears right up when I crack the throttle good. I got to test drive today and m seeing boost pressure as much as 30 psi when I get on her. I will be hauling a load tomorrow so I will be hoping for some nice power. Thanks for checking out my post guys. I have had a lot of fun with this project Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 I also put dynamat on the floor and firewall and added some padding to help quiet the interior. There are a few more things I want to spruce up on the old girl but I am out of money. I need some warm stone hauling weather. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Also when you do have to over haul the engine I would and have replaced pistons with what a VMAC 427 engine has and with the injectors from a 427 and the turbo that you have the engine will work so good.The 427 uses a lower compression piston and is better for the head gaskets. 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Ok theakerstwo I will remember that. I wonder how much boost pressure is too much for my set up? I don't want to over do it for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Don't worry about the boost as much as the pyrometer.I would not want it to go over 950 if its behind the turbo in the pipe.I have one that I have did that way and the pump is maxed out with the pistons and turbo and injectors from a 427.It will run 32 psi on boost on a cool day and up to 1000 on pyrometer if you stay in it on a long pull.It runs with 425 cats Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Ok thanks. I will have to get used to eyeing the pyrometer again. That never was a concern in the etech. I will give a report tomorrow. I got a load of sand headed to a farmer. There is a pretty good hill in between my place and his. Kinda feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I might be too excited to sleep. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Very nice work indeed! I'd love to hear your thoughts on how well the dynamat works as my truck is noisey inside. If I remember correctly my dads e7 400 should be making about 32psi. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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