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Thats great I dont get that much with my duramax pulling that kind of weight

finally the answer i wanted thanks. I just didn't finish and regret changing the engine. would love to be getting that kind of mpg

Big thing to look out for. I have 4 b models with dumps and they all had multi layered floors that can make allot of different and all had a few tons of dirt, rock, or trash in them.

you should be about 8k under my b81

48,000.00 lbs

Love the edgcomb banner

I have a B81 dump truck that weight 48k unloaded.

Back in the day I remember seeing R models coming down the road with the driver side front bumper torqued obviously higher than the right side even when stoped not under power, old men would tell you that indicated that the driver had the fuel turn up on those engines. There where also stories of 237 macks running with 350 cummins. One tanker company "Branch Transfer" was noted as having the fastest trucks on the road with 237s and 300s later, when their trucks made it to the mack dealership, I remember the exhaust manifolds being white. I also remember drivers using a "Stingers" for the fuel pumps. Also a trucking company "FW Groves" had F models with V8s and all truckers knew they wouldn't stand a chance against one of those souped up V8s. they hired a talented mack trained V8 mechanic just to keep them on the road. Great days

Wow thanks....Kevin

Guess you right. just have to keep an eye on the pyrometer huh?

Anyone have any picture oh edgecomb steel Blue trucks

Its 1988 mechanical

Thanks

What is the changes in a e7 300hp e7 350hp I know both have charge air.

Thanks maddog. Was it lugging or too hot operation is that what was killing the 711s?

I saw his b models pulling his stage equipment in the 80s.

Nothing wrong but my dad had a manager that use to own a mack dealership in GA He came home from a Carribean cruise in the 60s to find 75 b61s with 711s that customers had return because of head gaskets . He later lost his dealer and everything he owned but a new yorker car . I know 673 aren't 711 but did they have any problems?

The dt466 just doesn't have enough torque I'm afraid.

thanks I've heard its a tight fit. Have you ever checked the fuel milage? and what transmission did you use?

When i was younger I use to see the Edge comb steel R model Macks around Greensboro NC. They seemed to be a dark blue wondered if anyone knows the color code. They always looked Great.

I have a 1965 B613 with tandem 4.17 axles. I'am installing a 28' jer-dan rollback, I plan on taking it to shows up and down the east cost while hauling antique tractors or small dozers. it has a 673 turbo with a triplex. with this extensive restoration I'm considering if I should repower. I have a 237 maxidyne with 5 speed and also a few dt466s. with fuel prices being so high I'm wondering witch might be the right choice. any thoughts would be appreciated.

So Mike D any update on your paint mixture?