Joey Mack

Good point again Paul.... 20 years ago, I worked on a few of them, MS 200's and 300's, and a bunch of CS model's too, and I thought they were neat trucks, and they ran and drove good too. "M" can have a good truck, if it's not too far gone.. I did see some parts on E-Bay. Most were for the 300P. Are there a lot of parts in Australia?.... We used to order from Renault in France, here in the States.. jojo

i don't see where you posted that it is running Hot. Do you have other issues?

I'm curious why I have a (-1) next to my name on on of my posts.? I know I could start a thread in another forum, just looking for a short answer... Jojo

I beleive the engine brake will not operate below 150 degree's. so mabey the temp gauge issue is telling the ECM to dissable the engine brakes... jojo

Paul, you make good points.. re-sleeveing the cylinders is a good idea. As I said.... I honed the cylinders, However on this truck that I believe you have to pull the hub off the spindle,,,,,, I would get the machine shop work done. and then, if you (drive) it right..., it should last many years.. You're thought's Paul?... jojo

It has drum brakes, right? I bet if the shoe backing plate is re-useable, a local brake re-man shop can re-line them. there are a few places here in the Charlotte area that do it. The wheel cylinders, may be re-buildable too. I just recently had to re-build 2 on a 65 D-500. I was able to hone the cylinders and find a build kit with the correct diameter rubber cups. I was able to save the springs and pistons... They worked and didnt leak when I was done. No guess how long they will live, but it was my only option at the time. I assume you checked E-Bay? jojo

https://www.truckid.com/mack-midliner-series-accessories-parts/....France... (Renault).. Heck it was hard to get parts when I worked on them more than 15 years ago. They are good trucks, just pricey. I will keep looking. My local dealer still has books on them. Is yours an MS-200P? Jojo

A 90 model with an E-6?? and with an air operated fan, not a viscous fan clutch?? I'm about to learn something here. Mabey Glenn or F, will answer this one for you.

I have to apologise. The Owners decided to keep it for a parts truck. They spent more on it than needed, and will part it out into thier fleet. I will do better next time.. jojo

Please "Zoom Out" when you take the new pics.. jojo

My power manual.com... I have 5 or so downloads from them at less than $50.00.... I will be using one tomorrow. I have 3 John Deere 3cyl. diesel's to build. I got the download for $35.00.. Joey

Ok. I will try to get a video tomorrow on my lunch brake. This engine runs good and doesnt smoke. I have replaced the exh. manifold, water pump, fan clutch, (viscous), steering pump gasket, cleaned overboard breather, installed with new gasket, i removed the oil cooler and oil filter pad and cleaned all, and installed new o-rings and gaskets, the oil cooler was not leaking internally. I flushed the cooling system, and installed a new thermostat . Everything i did was dissassembled, buffed clean and painted with Mack Gray Eng. Paint.. This is not "Lipstick on a Pig". the paint looks good, and since iv'e been driving the truck around the yard and running it up to temp. It is not leaking any more. I also replaced the engine wire harness with a new one from Mack, and there are NO codes present.. I did not pull the E.U.P.'s because they were not leaking. there were no 8-? codes before i did the work. The company I'm doing this for was going to stretch it and build a water truck. This truck is a CH-612, but had a backhalf put on it from an International and made it into a twin screw dump truck.. I found another 'WHOLE' CH-613 for cheap money, and they decided to use the new Mack and Either keep this Frankenstien truck for parts, or sell the good engine and tranny to recoop the cost of the truck plus my work. The tranny is an Eaton, FRO15210C. The P.T.O. is off of it. the clutch doesn't look old. there is some oil in the flywheel housing. I dont know if the rear main is leaking, or it's left over from a leak. My guess is... it needs a rear main seal.... bare with me on getting a video and pics.. I'm very busy.. Jojo

How do you feel about an early E-Tech, 300 that runs great and Has a boat load of new parts attached. I was building a water truck for job sites, and did a bunch to the outside of the engine to stop leaks. I can try to send you a video of it. Jojo

on march 25 I posted the oil flow diagram.. Is that what you need?

most of my local gas stations were empty, on Saturday. I did'nt go anywhere (Today) Sunday.. I drive my diesel service truck tomorrow. Hope I can find diesel. we ran out of that too.. of course I didn't call the 3 truck stops near me, either... Who know's..... mabey we wake up tomorrow, and it was all a bad dream?? Joey

ok Carlos.... I did not know about the lack of resources... Do the best you can. unfortunately, you have a truck that requires computers as much as it requires wrenches and know how....i will respectfully step back and I hope another will step in to guide you.. Jojo

well Carlos, if you have the money and the tools to take a stab at the problem, more power to you.... I'm a diagnostic guy, I want to know why and what fixed it... Jojo

you can make your own test tool, with an old fuel line Banjo fitting and enough clear hose to reach the fuel tank fill cap. Have some new copper washers handy, for when you go back together.. Thanks for the compliment, but I'm getting rusty on MP's and the new ones are beyond my knowledge.. Go Bulldog!

has your mechanic done an air in the fuel return test?

that list is so true, along with racial issues, and high unemployment, too much free money for slackers, bussiness's closing down, major retailers consuming more small bussiness's, ammunition is high as hell, (if you can find any), scammers have doubled down on scamming, and White People are all racist's... I'm sure there's more.. Jojo

find the ground wire at the fan harness, cut into it and run it to a switch in the dash. the old timey way... or mabey find the fuse and put it on switch.... or..... wait for a few more comments. jojo

See you then..

do you have gas in the granite state?

The speedo from the '01 needs the V.E.C.U. to operate... I would expect it won't work. ,what does the back of the '89 speedo look like, I havent seen one in a while, so i'm forgetting.. there should be 10 dip switches, its the plug i'm forgetting.

ok.. cool. i wonder if you have a diode in that switch,,, also, are the screws stamped with any abbreviations at the poles? catch you later..