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Well I just got back from the local Mack dealer and as I suspected there is no hand stamped serial # on the block. They were not sure what to tell me as the block many years ago was sand blasted and this must have removed the numbers. I have it down to a 707A, but Watts is telling me there were 6 different rebuild kits for a 707A because of bearing and crank sizes. Anyone know how I can easily tell the difference, so I can get a rebuild kit on order from Tracey?

Thanks for the warm welcome! We usually do hire every year, because we are growing like a bad weed. Unfrotunately with the budget this year we may be limited to 0 or 20 folks. Only time will tell!

I wanted to take a second an introduce myself to you all. I am Tim Henshaw of Raleigh,NC currently a firefighter and firebuff. I grew up in NW PA and have always loved Macks and firetrucks. My Uncle drove a R with a maxidyne and manual, red of course, and I fell in love. I have been reading Bulldog magazine for years, but have recently come into ownership. I had three firetrucks in the stall when my CF arrived this spring. I had been looking for years but they were either or of my price range and wore out like a pair of jeans. To make a long story short, I now own a one of a kind Mack CF685F. It was the only stainless Mack CF every made according to Allentown. It drives like a dream with 64,000 oon the clock. I have gone through it mechanically now, it turned out to be better than I expected buying it sight un seen. I also run a website similar to this called: www.alfowners.com. Please stop by and check it out. I am also working on a L85 for my FD so I will be tossing out alot of amateur quesitons over the next couple of weeks. Look forward to meeting you all, Tim H My CF685F moving some water in April 2009

Guys I am brand new to the forum, but wanted to get my first post out there. My Fire department has a L85 with a blown up 707A. I found another complete motor up in Baltimore County, MD. I now have it in the shop and have been working with Tracey @ Watt's to get parts. I cant find the serial # anywhere? Where do I look. I found the ENF707A number behind the oil fill cap; I found the block casting #s; there are stamped #s a each spark plug and three stamped #s on the side of the block behind the distributors. Tracey said the #s should be like GB11, but none of the numbers match. Thanks for your help. Tim 707A 707A 707A 707A 707A