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There is also asphalt, but most of the guys that haul it use their trucks just for that. One thing I have noticed a big increase in is the roll off type trucks, I see more and more of them when I get out on the roads. There is also gravel, they get around $300 a load for crush and run. Dont knock the red clay, I have a friend who was able to quit his job and do nothing but sell his "hill" which is nothing but red clay, pack that stuf in good and it gets as hard as concrete. You should have no problem hauling for yourself, but some guys hire their trucks out to larger haulers but, there are just as many independants as contract haulers Big plus here is that you can work almost all year unless it rains, thats when I get most of my dump truck customers. I print hauling tickets and DOT numbers for them. It is about the only time off that that can get by my shop. David

I am pretty sure you can not use a tri axle in GA, I have lived in GA most of my life, years ago almost all the dump trucks around here had a third axle but around 10 years ago the state changed the weight limits and all the sudden no more 3 axle dumps. However, you can make a very good living running a dump truck in GA, alot of my cutomers have them and they seem to be busy all the time unless it is raining. I will check out the regs and see what I can find for you. BTW. most of the dump trucks along with the concrete trucks down here are Macks! GA has a lot of quarrys and concrete plants, also sand is a big item to haul. David

When I first started getting into Mack trucks I thought all engines made by Mack were Thermodynes, Then as I thought I knew more I thought that Thermodynes were built for fire apparatus. As I THOUGHT I was learning more I found that Thermodynes were also diesels not just gas. When I am talking to local drivers around here (almost every dump and concrete truck around here is a Mack) they all seem suprised when I tell them I have a Thermodyne gasser! I know why they dont make todays engines gas but can somebody tell me a little history on the Thermodyne gas/diesels and why they kept the name the same for gas and diesels? Did Mack build a Thermodyne engine that came with a choice of gas or diesel? Thanks, David

Fred, On my 48 S75 they are six spokes as well, I do not think I have ever seen a Dayton with 5 spokes. I bet some of the guys on the ATHS board would know more about this. David ATHS forums

I found the Bulldog and base for my 48 Mack pumper on Ebay, if there is not one for sale now one should show up soon. David

Here is the picture of the mount I need.

Looking for a source for the rubber inserts for a 48 "E" series front engine mounts. The ones in the truck now have turned into rubber goo! I was also told that they were the same on some early "B" models, can anyone confirm this? I have pics of the mounts that I need but do not have them with me. I will post them tonight. Thanks! David

I would not use a tarp, any moister traped under the tarp will not evaporate and in the long run will be worse than sitting outside. Also tarps WILL scratch your paint and cause mildew inside the cab. Paccarnut is going about it the right way, keep it waxed and as clean as you can, keep an eye on it if you have lots of snow and get that off as soon as you can. I keep my tractors out side year round, all I do to them is try and keep them clean and waxed, one is 12 years old and looks just as good as the 3 year old tractor. These truck were built to be outside in the weather, as long as you take care of it, being outside will not hurt if your paint is good, the sun will do more harm that the rain. David

Look in my gallery, I have a few of them posted there. They are older pictures, I now have most of the body sanded and primed, if the weather is good this weekend I will try to get it out and take some new ones and post them. David

Yes I would. Thanks! David

I keep my 48 pumper in a 40 foot cargo container with a shed roof built over one side. I dont think a CF would fit into one of these but you could place two of them on the ground about 25 or 30 feet apart and build a roof system over them and enclose one or both ends. Around here (GA) you can get a 40 foot container for close to a grand, (delevered) It is not heated unless I am working in it (wood stove) so anything left unpainted will rust pretty quick, other than draining the block, radiator and fire pump when it gets close to 30 degrees the cold is not a problem. In GA we do not get many nights or days below 30. David

Mack CF, Got any pictures of the Mack "E" series apparatus? Thanks! I always enjoy looking a ANY kind of Mack appartus David

Roopville, GA Diesel 2.69 Regular 2.99 Flying J truck stop I-20 Temple GA Diesel 2.59 Some parts of Atlanta were as high as 6.00 for premuim yesterday David

No rush, I have been looking for a year so whats a few days! Thanks for your time and help. David

Barry, Any luck getting the water pump off? David

Thanks for the offer, I will take you up on that if what Barry has does not match up. When I got the truck I knew the pump was bad so I thought "how hard could it be to get a new pump or have one fixed", I guess if it was just a regular E series Mack instead of a fire truck I might have better luck. After one year of searching I have learned that old truck restoration is also kinda like being a detective, keep asking questions and follow all leads. Again, thanks for the offer! David

WOW, that would be great! I will keep my fingers crossed. David

Ok, the fellow I got the truck from did not know what the grease caps were for so he never turned them. the bearings in the pump went bad while he was in his house and the truck was outside running. the shaft wore into the housing and it needs to be rebored oversize and sleeved so a new bearing can be used. There are not any automotive machine shops near where I live and the radiator shop that repairs water pumps says they do not have the equipment to repair it. I sent it out to Gould's repair shop in NY, they called me when they got it apart and said they could not fix it either but, a few of the guys on the ATHS site tell me that it should be repairable and that the shop I sent it to may not have wanted to put in the time to do it. I have been looking for a replacment or repair for a year now, I really want this truck on the road!!! David

I saw that ad, it is in IL and I am in GA. By the time I got up there and back It would cost me another $500 for fuel with todays diesel prices! That would give me a $1000.00 water pump, looks like I just need to keep looking for someone who can fix what I have. Thanks David

Thanks for looking! Keep me in mind if you come across anything in the future. David

DEN Join SPAAMFAA (spaamfaa.org they also have a yahoo group) Your truck might be listed on one of the registrys that are kept for Mack trucks. Also there is a Yahoo group for Mack fire trucks (mackfiretrucks) If your truck has not been scraped there is a good chance it is still around, I had to go to the city that originaly bought the truck I now have, they have a history center and I was able to get some info that gave me enough leads to get most of the info I needed. It was a long process but I stuck with it and was able to track down all of the previous owners and get tons of info. If you do find where it came from they should still have records of the truck. As your truck was on the West coast I would bet if it is in private hands it is still around, you will have to act like a detective at times but it will pay off. Go to the spaamfaa yahoo group and ask your question there, someone may know something or be better able to help Welcome to the group, you will find that everyone here will at sometime jump in and try to help! I have the same model truck you are looking for, if you have any questions feel free to ask me. Good luck! David Waits

Here are two pictures of the pump, if anybody needs another angle or a closeup let me know. Thanks to all! David

As far as I know they should be the same but, as John pointed out in his post that the ENF510 has a dual pully. The numbers on the casting are: 681 T 771GB432A