Joey Mack
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Man that it awesome!! Jojo
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Since I am typically replacing the bearings, I pull the caps and just put them back snug.. won't be starting the engine anymore.. it takes me about 2 hours to pull all 13 caps, one at a time.. my customers appreciate that I do that before I buy any parts or pull the heads and such... Jojo
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one other thing I was thinking about, because this is on my mind all day.. I hope that whoever digs into this engine, that they take the time to drop each rod and main cap individually to inspect the condition of the crank in the beginning.. a bad crank changes everything.. I would like to hear other opinion's, on my opinion... jojo
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Bob, I have alway's had the owners concern in mind in all of my repairs.. I know that a money maker, that is sitting aint no money maker.. That can also affect the guy that drives it, if there arent any spare's to keep THAT GUY workin'.. (earning a paycheck) This is no B.S. !! I truly care about those that need the truck i'm fixing, to make their living... Jojo
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Funny you should say that..... The 2 customers that didnt like my price increase last year, and told me that If I went to $70/hr cash or $80/hr on the books, I can pick up my tools and go... Well, both of them called on me a month ago. I did do the work, and I have more coming.. Since I have a full time job with my city now, I just set the price at $60/hr cash... If I was still running my service truck, they would have had a choice to make... just sayin'.. Thanks 880joe.
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To add to what Vlad says, One of the company's I built 5 engines for in 2022, got a lower price on the last 2, because they gave me a good bit of work, so I cut some of the labor cost's.. so those 5 engines averaged out to around $4000.00/ea. aprox: a $500.00 savings per engine. I still have 2 more to do.. So back to the 'Topic'.. I hope all of these posts, help ''bluebulldog'' make good decisions on who is going to build it and the tools to buy to get it done.. As far as tooling, I would be happy to post what I have, the cost, and where to get them... or I can P.M. the info. jojo
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so you hit a bump and power came back?? that sounds like a loose wire or bad sensor. have you checked the grounds under the hood and behind the dash? all those wires are gray. Do you see soot leaking from the exhaust at the pipe joints? Do you hear a squeal or hissing when the problem occurs? That's about all I can think of for simple free checks.. Jojo
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The guys that know these, will be along soon... jojo
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880joe, makes a good point. I really didnt have bad experiences with the owner being there. He actually got to see how I did my work, and is greatful for the attention to detail, and not rushing the work.. As far as the phone ringing every hour, that was the B.S. at the dealership... I don't miss it or a pushy service writer...
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I'm out of likes Mark..
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CH613 EA7 410 using coolant no external leaks
Joey Mack replied to Magilla's topic in Engine and Transmission
that is $108,000.00 - $134,000.00 U.S.D. WOW !!!!!!! for a used truck,,,??? -
Please,,,, No apology needed.. I truly ask questions to learn and get opinions.. I am small potato's for sure.. I get the shop/dealer pricing.. Part of my question is because, here in my area, I have been told i'm too expensive. But on BMT Many of you say the opposite. Like I said before,, I say to the potential customer.... ''I drive my service truck to you and use my special engine tools" how can you say i'm expensive, and if you took it to the Mack dealer that I worked at, I would have been the one to build the engine anyway.. All good Bob White... I hope you find a plumber that is reasonable and good at his craft.. Jojo
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I just flat rate the builds. E-7/E-Tech. Pulled out is $4,000.00 / In-frame is $4,500.00.... ASET-C $5,000.00.. Plus I come to you, so you can stand over my shoulder when I work I take 50+ hrs. I do a lot of measuring, and checking, and lots of note taking during tear down, and re-build...
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Feel The Love !!! Bob..... 🥰
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Yep, Nutty... I stepped on some squirrel 💩 and cut my big toe on a piece of an acorn... Damned squirrel's...
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Bob White, Do you think my labor cost of $4k-$5k is too high? Just curious. and also curious how many guys go to the customer with their own tools and builds them? No biggie,, just curious... Jojo
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Availability: Part Number: B732GB3452MX OEM Number: 732GB3452MX Brand: Agkits This item has a $140 handling charge (added in checkout). Refundable Core Charge* Yes (+ $250.00) $1,710.43 (+$250.00) WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - Raneys truck parts has new heads for $3,000.00..................................
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Make/ Model/ Year/ Engine?..
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470ccrs will not start
Joey Mack replied to Mack Gazza's topic in Electrical, Electronics and Lighting
(8) codes are the EUP's.... 8-5 is the #5 EUP.. check the EUP harness for damage, chaffing, bare wires, etc. -
$1500.00 ea. + tax and shipping..
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I have that book too.. Damn good one to have.. Jojo
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ive used Agkits.com to get PAI engine parts. They have Heads, and inframe kits, cam and bushing kits, oil pumps and so on. The Inframe kits are better than Macks, and have more gaskets and seals including the head gaskets. I have built (6 or-so) E-7/ E-Techs in the last 2+ years and they are doing good. The parts are working. When I build one, it usually costs between $15,000.00 - $18,000.00, labor included, and that is also with me going to their shop and building it on-site.. Good luck and keep in touch.. Jojo
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heads are aproaching 2 grand now. PAI has kits (without heads) around 4 grand.. cam sets I think are around $1500.00.. I think you can build one for around $10,000.00 If you do the labor yourself. May I suggest starting your own NEW thread on this issue.. That usually gets better exposure.. jojo
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94 Mack ch613/E7 won't restart after it gets hot
Joey Mack replied to Brianpcp's question in Mack Truck Q & A
Have you tried adding Stanadyn to the fuel filters and tanks to see if it can loosen up the Inj. pump guts? Yeah its hard to feel how hard you are pulling in an excavator, but I would figure the guy on the ground would be watching... I guess watching the axle come out..
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