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According to the Bible(Harvey Eckert's Mack fire truck book) all 85 LS's were built with the Mack 707A. If it had a different engine it had a different model designation. My 1947 85 LS has a 707A. It is serial number 1101. What is your serial number and can you post pictures? I have 2 707B's out of B model fire trucks that I would be interested in selling if you want one, but you should really have an A. I believe the difference is in the manifolds, but I am not expert. If you have a continental in a 85 LS it must have been changed at some time. Mike Yarnall

Congratulations John, Now you need a really big garage. Mike.

Yes it is a Fleetstar 2000, but they also came with a gas motor then had the Y designation. I have a 1969 Fleetstar 2000Y with a 549cid gas V8 with a 5 and a 2. I had another gas job which I sold to a guy in Delaware. They were both single axles. I really like the look of them. With the stack this is probably a diesel. Both of the gas jobs had grass burner exhaust. Mike

Just saw this post today. I have some mack's from a fleet that was red and cream. I don't know if it is the same color. I have a couple pictures in my gallery that you can look at. I have a paint code from a can that matches pretty good. I would attach a picture, but can't figure that out. Mike

I guess I should be a republican to like old trucks. I got three negatives in my reputation for not liking the Bushes. How about we stick to old trucks and leave the politics to the politicians? Michael Yarnall

We had 2 bushes first.

If the truck was as nice as it looks it is well worth paying $57,000 for a truck instead of putting $100,000 into restoring a truck. He got half off. When Nelson Barber sold his AC pumper for $80,000 privately he thought he sold it too cheap and the guy who bought it wouldn't sell it for $120,000 now. These trucks are rare and that makes them even more valuable. We are not talking about a 1960's Ford chassied Pierce. Mike

Is anyone coming to Macungie from New England with room on their trailer? I bought the Autocar DC75T advertised in Double Clutch and need to get it to Pennsylvania. It is in Naugatuck, CT. If you have room or know of someone that does please give me a call and let me know what it would cost me. Thanks, Mike Yarnall 610 764 8283

It's been raining the whole time out here in South Bend. It reminds me of the mud fest at Macungie 2 years ago. I drove my 1973 Transtar with and PA Antique license. I was pulled over by a state cop in Indiana while looking at my toll ticket. He thought I was texting. Then he said I didn't have on a seat belt. When I pointed out my lap belt he said I needed a shoulder belt in Indiana. He took my license and came back saying I did not need a shoulder belt and wished me a good trip. I don't have a CDL, but he did not say anything about that. My father drove his superliner with a B85 tractor and IH R190 on the trailer and did not get a second look. I wouldn't worry about driving to macungie. Trucks keep coming in here. There are a good number of Macks, but many more Kenworths and Petes then I'm used to seeing. Hopefully the rain will stop tomorrow. Mike

I'll be there with a few macks and some other trucks. I'll bring my 85 MH 612. If you are coming from the south you can wash your truck at my house. I live 18 miles south of macungie, just off of PA 100. Just arrived in South Bend with 2 Macks and 2 IH's. Mike

I have all of these things. You can call me at 610 764 8283 Mike

Sounds good. I'm available the morning of the 12th, but have to work at noon. Let me know. Mike

I've been looking on the site for several weeks now and have really enjoyed it. My father and I have several Macks, some nice and some not so nice, but we love them all the same. It is interesting to see the way the Macks are set up in different parts of the country. I have become addicted to the site, but is much better than my previous addiction to the fire trucks on Ebay. I could do without the politics though. I love talking trucks and if anyone is in the area and wants see my junk let me know. I live in Boyertown. I like other brands of old trucks too. I tried to post some pictures, but it would not let me. Michael Yarnall 610 764 8283

Mine came yesterday.

I don't run an oil filter in my 47 ls85. The filter is not full flow. There is only a little tube feeding into it. I was unable to find them two years ago. Cal Little said it was not a concern since it will not be driven very far. Mike

If you are not looking for a Mack, Cal Little has a cab forward that is pretty nice. I believe it is a Crown, but not certain about that. I think the price was $20,000. I have IH V190 semi open cab with a pirsche 85 arial that I would sell. It would need paint and the hydraulic brakes done, but it runs and drives. It is inside now, but has very faded paint and a little rust. It is from Reading PA. Mike

Wayne King in Ontario has a B85 tiller for sale. It is completely redone(repowered with diesel I believe, newer ladder). He wants a lot for it. Maybe $100,000, but I don't remember. I have one that could be put together, but would need a lot of work. Probably much more than anyone is interested. It is a B85 from lowell mass. The ladder is a 1941 ALF with a wooden ladder which was from Harrisburg, PA. It would probably need a new ladder. I father has the tractor which is nice, but not for sale. If Wayne Kings is in your price range let me know and I can give him your number. Mike

I am having a Mack Lanova Diesel rebuilt from a 1950 LFT. The heads are cracked and I have a second set of heads, but they are different angles and I do not have enough good valves for either set. Does any one have a source for valves? They have the 45 degree seat. Parts numbers 690GC291 inlet and 688GC2180 exhaust. I tried John Chalmers, but did not get an answer. Watts does not have them. Mechanic has found them at $85 each. I need eight so $680 plus shipping. Maybe I should just buck up and buy them. Sorry guys, I bought the truck apart so I do not have any good pictures. Thanks, Michael Yarnall

Doug, It looks great. Is it as nice as the pictures? I am very jealous. I need to get a nice B model. Michael Yarnall

Nice truck. If that is the R700 that Cliff bought at Macungie a few years ago is was a Doehler truck from Pottstown, PA. I believe it is a 1972 and Doehler bought it new. Harold Reinert bought several of their trucks in the 1980's. He sold this one to Henry Bealer of Pottstown who used it to pull a lowboy and a cat loader for his excavating business. He used it for quite a few years before selling it to an excavator in Parkerford, PA. That guy only had it about 4 years until he sold it to Cliff at Macungie about 4 or 5 years ago. As far as I know it was the original V8 when Cliff got it. It had some engine trouble when Cliff got it, but I think he fixed it and did not replace it. On a different note, I am really jealous about Doug's new B model. Michael Yarnall

George, I am going to have Cal Little rebuild the carb off my 85LS 1101. For the moment we have the carb off of a newer 707 from a B85 on it. It runs great. The only problem is it has both governors on which makes it so hight it rubs on the underside of the hood. On another note, my computer is still not working so I cannot send pictures of the ford pickup. Michael Yarnall

Welcome to the forum. Hope you and your family were not affected by the earthquake. I spent 2 weeks in Rotorua last October and had a great time. I went to the technology museum in Aukland and was impressed with their collection. I tried unsuccessfully to get them to show me the trucks that were not on exhibit. Enjoy the rest of your summer. It was zero degrees F here this morning. Mike