billandlori

Thanks Bigen!! I'll do some more searching for what the Super Hero's have to say!! Bill

Thanks Mark! I used to work at a Mack dealer years ago and still know the owners well. They have offered to run the VIN's on any Mack I look at. What exactly are the "upgrades" that need to be done to the EGR system? I am pretty handy with a wrench (and hammer!!). I read one thread on here about blocking or removing the EGR all together. Will the truck still pass a sniffer test? Bill

A point? Am I a newbie missing something????? Lol. I think I will look real hard at a 2000 Vision with a rebuilt E-7 460. Bill

Thanks Bigen, That all explains why I see so many with seemingly low mileage. With this economy you don't know if they guy is selling due to work shortage or repair money shortage..... I sure appreciate the help and sharing of experience!!! Bill

Well, I'm still looking at a few Mack Visions. Various years, various miles. All 460hp. Is there certain years that are better than others? The ones I have found so far are between 2000 and 2007. The prices sure are a bunch lower on KW/Pete dealer lots. I guess they want to move the off brand stuff!! Thanks for the advice folks!! Bill

Anyone have any estimates on MPG?? Bill

Very good info, thanks a bunch!! I didn't expect anyone to look up the VIN for me!! The truck has about 710,000kms (440,000miles). I would like to replace a turbo before they go boom, much less work.... Bill

Sorry, they are 11R22.5. I have been doing some research and some articles from 2002 are saying that Mack suggests running them at 1600rpm for cruise. If this is correct, it should be good. I guess lower cruise rpm "should" get better mileage though.... Bill

Cool, thanks for the info!! Any estimates on fuel economy? Will be pulling ~25 tonne in a 53' van. Fuel being the biggest expense, I don't want to make a bad choice. I think this truck was used to haul a dump trailer before, so not sure it had much long haul. The way this truck is spec'ed it should pull a house down, I just don't want to have a tanker following me!! Thanks again for the help!! Bill

I am looking real hard at this heavy spec 2004 Vision. It has: E7 460 Mack 18 speed 4.10:1 Full Lockers 14000/46000 22.5 Tires VIN: 1M1AE07Y64N020862 I have been told that if you get the Mack's RPMs over 1500 the mileage goes for a crap. Would this truck be reving too high at 65mph? We are capped here in Ontarion Canada at 105kph (65mph). Thanks for the help guys!! Bill

If it's only around 400-500 lbs, I'm not worried about it. It will be good for current job, just thinking if I go back to tamdem/tandem work it might be too heavy. Bill

Thanks!! I will check the door. It has 4.10:1 Meritor rear ends under it. Bill

Hey folks, I am looking at a 2004 Vision. It has the E7 460 with an 18 speed. It is a heavy spec truck with 14,600 front/46,000 rear. Assuming cab/sleeper is the same, how much heavier is this truck than a standard 12K/40K spec truck? The frame is a heavy single also. Thanks for the help!! Bill

Thanks for the info guys!! I will take a very close look at this truck, the price is right. I will let you folks know what I decide on. Bill

That's a good lookin ride Mark!! Thanks for the info guys, I will get the VIN and check into it. Are the replacement cams/turbo's better than the originals? Bill