Etu Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago We have a low mileage 2001 Mack CH600 tractor on which the turbo oil line ruptured and started a fire on the turbo. We went through 3 fire extinguishers but the fire spread to the air filter housing and wiring and everything on outside firewall and interior passenger side of dash is ruined. Fire department blew out the front windshields but doors ,air ride seats, rear glass etc is good. Before this happened there was no damage at all to the truck. It has 300k miles, ETec 7 engine, 10 speed manual transmission. We only use it on our farm and everything worked fine on the truck. It’s pre def and onerous emissions. I searched for this truck quite long time and it was so reliable for our needs. Before I sell the truck for salvage, I wonder is it possible or practical to replace the cab? All feedback is appreciated Eddy Turner, Georgia Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76468-cab-replacement-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Im sorry about the fire. Pictures of the damage may be helpful for us to guide you. Many here have parts... 880joe is very smart about this topic and has many parts. He is a good guy and I feel sure he can help you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76468-cab-replacement-question/#findComment-592659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etu Posted 31 minutes ago Author Share Posted 31 minutes ago Here are some pics. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76468-cab-replacement-question/#findComment-592665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 27 minutes ago Share Posted 27 minutes ago Well I know it is bad to you... I have repaired worse.. will you be doing the work, and what is your time line to be up and running? I see the valve covers didnt melt.. Nice... i guess all damage is to plastic and wires.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76468-cab-replacement-question/#findComment-592666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etu Posted 11 minutes ago Author Share Posted 11 minutes ago Yes everything plastic on the turbo side of the engine melted, hoses wires, etc. Driver side of the engine doesn’t look too bad. When the large plastic air filter housing melted it left a lot of plastic residue. Valve covers look good. Hard to imagine but the oil feed line to the turbo is still intact I wonder if we just had turbo seals to fail? The fire was initially just on the turbo but when the air filter housing caught fire that’s when the fire became intense. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76468-cab-replacement-question/#findComment-592672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 8 minutes ago Share Posted 8 minutes ago Oh Sh!t!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76468-cab-replacement-question/#findComment-592674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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